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Originally Posted by Judge
If you aren't going to power something that is critical like a residential fridge, then you don't need an Inverter with a Transfer Switch. While having a Transfer Switch is a convenience, it really is designed to switch power over to the Inverter so something like a fridge can keep running.
If you are just going to power a TV, coffee maker, etc., you might be able to save a few bucks and just power the Inverter on when you need it.
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If he doesn't get one with an ATS then he would either need to wire in a manual transfer switch or run the inverter all the time. You can't have the outlet of the inverter tied to a live 120 VAC circuit - you'll let the smoke out of the box.
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