Generator Interlock Device

The interlock kit is installed on the front cover of the breaker panel.

Generator interlock device.

An electrician can easily mount the kit to your existing electrical panel. Unlike a transfer switch an interlock kit allows you to provide power to anything in your home since it isn t just limited to 6 8 circuit breakers. A generator interlock kit is a device to allow safe backfeeding of a home through a portable generator during power outages. Not allow the main breaker to be turned on unless the generator breaker is off.

These interlock kits are designed specifically to work with siemens electrical panels. The interlock kit is a less expensive alternative to transfer switches and generator sub panels. Once the kit is installed you ll be able to safely and conveniently power household systems and devices through your electrical system. A generator interlock will.

This eliminates unsafe generator backfeeding situations that could potentially electrocute electric power company workers or destroy the generator. All electrical equipment should be installed and maintained by qualified licensed personnel. Developed and manufactured by a second generation licensed electrician with over 25 years of experience our generator interlock kit product line offers a wide assortment of clips both listed and non listed and are available. Kits include top and bottom interlock plates hardware warning stickers generator operation instructions drill bit generator location sticker.

Each kit functions like a manual transfer switch allowing you to safely and easily connect your portable generator to your home s electrical panel. The interlock kit allows you to safely disconnect your panel from the utility feed and switch it over to the generator which is being fed through a new generator breaker. A generator interlock kit or just interlock kit is a device designed to allow safe powering of a home by a portable generator during a power outage it is a less expensive alternative to purchasing and installing a dedicated transfer switch the kit achieves the same function by adding an external interlock onto an existing breaker panel that allows the main breaker to be turned on or one. A generator interlock kit is similar to a transfer switch in that it is a device that allows you to power on your generator through your home s electrical wiring system.