Powering an AC distribution center/panel from two sources

[TimeOutside]

I have a small camper. I'd like the option to power the distribution center/panel from either shore power or by the AC output from a Jackery solar generator.

I'm thinking to have a two-position changeover switch with one input and two outputs. Input would be from shore power as it comes into the camper. One output would direct power to the distribution panel. The other output would direct power to the Jackery (for charging it, if/when needed).

Then I'd have a second two-position changeover switch right after the first having two inputs and one output. One position would take power from the first switch (shore power) and direct it to the distribution panel. The other position would take power from the Jackery and direct it to the distribution panel.

If this would work, I will need assistance on which changeover switch(es) to buy and exactly how to wire them.

Here is a drawing I made illustrating my thoughts. Of course, I'm certainly open to better ideas.

Thanks in advance,
Andrew

 

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I have a small camper. I'd like the option to power the distribution center/panel from either shore power or by the AC output from a Jackery solar generator.

I'm thinking to have a two-position changeover switch with one input and two outputs. Input would be from shore power as it comes into the camper. One output would direct power to the distribution panel. The other output would direct power to the Jackery (for charging it, if/when needed).

Then I'd have a second two-position changeover switch right after the first having two inputs and one output. One position would take power from the first switch (shore power) and direct it to the distribution panel. The other position would take power from the Jackery and direct it to the distribution panel.

If this would work, I will need assistance on which changeover switch(es) to buy and exactly how to wire them.

Here is a drawing I made illustrating my thoughts. Of course, I'm certainly open to better ideas.

Thanks in advance,
Andrew

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Your best bet would be to purchase a manual transfer switch. The switch will have the spec sheet on how to wire it. You will probably need to go online or buy from the local electrical parts store.

 

[TimeOutside]

Your best bet would be to purchase a manual transfer switch.

Thank you. I looked further into transfer switches and that will indeed work for me, and I'll only need one. Perfect. Thanks again.

 

[TimeOutside]

I'm bad. I forgot that I made this post and I started another that is very closely related. In it I have drawn out a detailed wiring diagram, including the use of the suggested transfer switch. I'd love it if someone would proof the drawing. It looks correct to me, but I'm not an electrician. Here is the post:-

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Thank you,
Andrew