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Originally Posted by Evans, Marv
Dave. You should get with your electrician early to decide what you want to power (that will determine the size), the location of the unit, and your transfer box. You're smart to plan for that now, since it is a lot cheaper and effective that way.
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That is key.
Our electrician came over a month before the install and we went through the "must power" circuits and then the nice to have's in order to build a power budget plus spare capacity.
He also designed in a circuit that powers two lights, one upstairs and one downstairs, that illuminate when the grid is back up. My system is manual transfer powered by a portable generator so it is nice to have that feature.
I have no idea how he did it
One other thing. Our main fuse panel in is the basement in a small closet. The transfer box is now right next to it. I wish it was in a more convenient spot. Something to think about.