Electrical Panel Interlock Switch

National electrical code requires a system in place that prevents an emergency generator from feeding back into the utility line.

Electrical panel interlock switch. I did have to grind the panel cover a small amount to get around the rocker arm it s a tight fit. An electrician can easily mount the kit to your existing electrical panel. A generator interlock will. Not allow the main breaker to be turned on unless the generator breaker is off.

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. 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. I have a murray 100 amp main breaker box and the interlock switch fit perfectly over the 100 amp breaker. These interlock kits are designed specifically to work with siemens electrical panels.

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 is a less expensive alternative to transfer switches and generator sub panels. Thankfully there s a solution a way to connect your generator to your panel without a transfer switch.