Think of a transfer switch as a miniature circuit breaker panel that draws electricity from your generator instead of the power company. When electric service is out in your area, you can plug ...

If you have a mid-sized or larger portable generator rated for 5,000 watts or more, you can connect it to your home’s circuit breaker panel with a transfer switch—a small board that looks a ...

2. Flip ON the manual transfer switch inside your home to disconnect the panel from the grid. This simultaneously establishes a connection between your generator and those essential circuits you ...