💡 Efficient and Secure Siemens ECSBPK05 Generator Mechanical Interlock for Seamless Generator Control Review

Totally safe and the best investment for starting a generator Insanely easy installation with no panel modifications. You simply remove the bezel of the panel. front panel, done. At my house the electrical panel is outside and the only switch in it was my 200 amp master switch so I didn't have to put it where it was supposed to be, I feel a lot better and ready for the upcoming Florida hurricane season.

I installed the lockout as part of the main panel upgrade (maintenance from 100A to 200A). Installation was simple, easy and significantly less expensive than a switch. My 8kW generator can power the entire house (20+ circuits), while the inexpensive transfer switches are only rated for 10 circuits. The emergency power system has been tested several times and works perfectly. Transferring power from the grid to the generator set is quick and easy. I recommend the following procedure to avoid…

Media failed to load. After weighing my options I decided to use this latch to hook up my portable standby generator instead of a transfer switch. My reasoning was threefold. First, I had the knowledge and skills to safely complete any job on my own. Second, the lock cost me less than $20 with shipping compared to $350-$600 for an automatic switch. Third, the interlock allows me to power the whole house while being limited to just a few branch circuits with an automatic switch. This lock is…