Generator transfer switch help in Houston

Generator transfer switch help in Houston

09-19-2008, 09:46 AM

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JRS

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Generator transfer switch help in Houston

Survived the hurricane with minor damage. Have been running house on Onan portable generator set since last Saturday. Estimate from the power company is 4 more days of outage. (these guys are working as fast as they can) Since the generator is normally used for my race car trailer, I have extension cords snaked throughout the house. However, I would like to do it right and purchase a manual outdoor transfer switch. Where is the best place to purchase one at? I was going to head to the local electrical supply house, which is a City Electric. I'm sure these are in short supply in and around Houston but would like to research/install one before the next storm.

fyi- I forgot about the quality of gas that is availble after storms. My hurricane survival kit will now contain a couple of bottles of BG 44K fuel cleaner and a can of carb cleaner.

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