Originally Posted by Fat_Mike
Originally Posted by Sniper
Not sure what manual switch you are thinking of, but a properly installed and used one will only connect the house to the generator or to utility but not both at once. The only thing manual about it is that you have to throw the switch rather than pay a lot more for one that will throw it for you.


There are several ways to connect a manual switch. If not used properly, it creates a potentially deadly situation for others. It's not worth taking the chance that someone may not perform that one important step! Automatic switches are cheap, and in my county (maybe even state) they are mandatory.


I don't think you understand how a properly installed manual switch functions, nor do the politicians who passed your law.

In a properly installed manual transfer switch there is no way to back feed anything. It's wiring is no different than automatic transfer switch. I don't really think you even know what the difference is between a manual and automatic transfer switch is, nor do your politicians.