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Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc
Red Beard here's what I know . My house has a 200 amp main service panel . The first generator is a Honeywell that includes a Generac # 6334 100 amp transfer switch . To me it looks like a manual switch . Can a 100 amp be used to feed a 200 amp panel ? I know that sounds silly but can't I control load via my home breaker box ? Turn off high amp breakers then add as needed .
Second generator is a Kohler and he is selling a Honeywell transfer switch for $300.00 . I can't see a model number but it is physically fairly large and the nomenclature on the decals sounds like it is a auto transfer switch . I do not see an amp rating .
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The 6334 is, as you stated, a manual transfer switch. I am a VERY minority partner in a Generac Premier Power Pro Dealer ($1.5m or more purchased from Generac annually, and a bunch of other service/technician related requirements). If you bought the generator from me, I would sell you that switch for $199. It is a current model. Lowes cost on it is probably $100. I'm not kidding.
You need a 200 amp automatic transfer switch. When you are out of town, you want the system to work as if you were in the next room. Again, Lowes is your best bet for that. Expect to pay $700 for it. The Honeywell costs $10 more than the Generac. If I had a Honeywell Gen then I would get a Honeywell Xfer Automatic Xfer Switch. When you sell your house it will present better.
Lowes is fantastic. We have the installation agreement for 15 Lowes Stores in a region in Florida and we do several installations for them each week. They will treat you right on that Auto Xfer Switch.
DL