Manual transfer switch,240v

[Mr and Mrs Tupcox]

Hi I want to connect my vans 240v system to inverter. So looking at fitting a transfer switch ,which has 240v hook up lead off site and inverter, so van will have 240v off grid.
Don't want run separate cables and sockets.
If any has done this please advise and recommend a transfer switch.

 

[wildebus]

I recommend mine
What can I say - if I need one, I make my own. Never bought one.

 

[Mr and Mrs Tupcox]

I recommend mine
What can I say - if I need one, I make my own. Never bought one.

How much for yours.

 

[wildebus]

Think they were around £50 when I used to make them to sell?

 

[Floydster]

I've been looking at one of these

Amazon.co.uk

Just trying to figure if it does all i need.

 

[Pudsey Bear]

I did a very BAD version, a lead with a plug on each end into a socket behind a panel in the self-build, only the inverter plug was accessible.

 

[Wightman]

Instead of a switch that you have to remember to use/change why not use a relay? Have it wired that the "resting" contacts are wired for your inverter but when the relay "detects" mains it switches over, simples!!

 

[wildebus]

I did a very BAD version, a lead with a plug on each end into a socket behind a panel in the self-build, only the inverter plug was accessible.

That really is a BAD idea on multiple levels.