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Generator fall over for ESB

  • 10-10-2007 8:46am
    #1
    jasgrif11
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 439 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I'm in the process of building my house and i'm just about to start the 2nd fix. I'd like to know if its possible to get an adaptor/fall over switch for a domestic supply so that in the event of power outage I could use my generator? Also has anyone any idea of cost? My generator is only 3.4 kva so it would realistically only be used for lighting.

    Cheers
    J


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  • #2
    Avns1s
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,423 ✭✭✭Avns1s


    Theres a standalone switch you can get or a smaller version that will fit into your consumer panel.

    Cost is about €120 if I recall correctly.

    This is a special switch but its role is to switch from one supply source to the other and isolate the one not being used at the same time.


  • #3
    sunnysoutheast
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,072 ✭✭✭sunnysoutheast


    you need to get a special switch which is fitted next to your board - this has three positions - mains, isolated and generator

    the idea is that you isolate, flick off all your circuits, start the generator, switch over and then flick on only those you need - reversing the process when power is restored

    one good idea is to have your fridge/freezers on a separate RCD to your ring main so that you can have those on separately in an outage - this also has the advantage of these not defrosting the appliances if one of the other sockets trips out the main at night or when you're out

    another option is to use an emergency light - we have one over the stairs - you can get 8w CFLs now which are flush with the ceiling. also don't forget an emergency light over the board so you can see what you're doing

    I was a little disappointed in our switch actually - I was hoping for a "Frankenstein-mad-scientist"-type one but it's just a grey box

    SSE


  • #4
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 31,118 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    I have tha same type of switch, not been used in anger yet, but had several long power cuts during the build so decided to have one.
    I was a little disappointed in our switch actually - I was hoping for a "Frankenstein-mad-scientist"-type one but it's just a grey box

    Yes, know the feeling;) nice 60A knife switch (as used in Texas)

    Only thing I have an issue with is, how to be alerted as to when the power is restored! I am thinking of fitting a "mute" type button to the incoming mains feed that automatically connects a buzzer when the power restores and you press it to mute.


  • #5
    jasgrif11
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 439 ✭✭jasgrif11


    Thanks Guys,

    Can someone PM with details of the switch they got and how much. Also do I need to inform the ESB that I will be installing this?

    Thanks


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