Would the load on the switch also be protected by GFCI?
71850
Only if the black "load" terminal on the g.f.i. is connected to the "line" side of the switch. Then the motor, (or whatever is being switched) will be protected. The white "load" terminal on the g.f.i. should lead directly to the motor, or other load.
676794
A slight variation in voltage under load may trigger the gfi thus shutting off your heater
589157
It should work as long as switch is not being kept from moving to off set point
65562
This transfer switch should be hard wired. It is normally wired to a whole house generator and is designed to manage the loads as demand allows.
1138046
If the cable is disconnected the volt switch can be in any position. If extended periods of non use are encountered there may be minor drain and the switch should be placed in the off position.
554361
The switch gets its power by using the ground connection as a neutral, so it's running a small amount of current between live and ground. It's not a lot of power, just enough to run the detection circuitry, but it might draw enough for your GFCI to notice when it flips the relay.
1401911
Yes. If you have a GFCI this is there for a reason. For instance, GFCI are required in bathrooms and within a certain number of feet of the kitchen. Basically anywhere close to water. Even if you don't want a GFCI or even an outlet there, this may have been upstream from other outlets that are protected by the GFCI protection in the GFCI outlet you're removing. If you're not sure, you probably shouldn't be doing it... Check with an electrician to determine if you can replace the outlet with a breaker in the panel.
678195
I agree with previous answer. I will post a picture of the switch in the dark
1310184
I can't say for sure, but that current has to go somewhere. It might over-heat something in the line. But, at a max about 3 amps, it's probably ok. Think about why you want that switch in the first place. What is it going to do for you that the charge controller won't?
639428
Switch has an 1800 watt maximum load recommendation. Should work as long as you do not exceed that.
2157271
Just be sure your battery(s) can handle the increased load, and it should pose no threat. Everything else is protected by breakers and fuses.
1999887
If the devices connected on the other end are susceptible to lightning, then yes. If they are just devices inside your home, you are probably OK. I would make sure the switch is hooked up to a UPS.
1966209
the off/on switch provides protection only to the outlet itself, if there are other outlets on the the same switch will not be protected.
1795337
Yes. I have a lamp and a recliner with heat/massage plugged into a switch. No problems so far. I 'm not sure about how many amps a switch can handle before it is overloaded. Items drawing high amps (I.e. Heaters, toasters, coffee pots, electric kettles, etc.) may damage the switch if too any are connected.
1081415
Being the unit is internally wired and activated through the cover control I doubt whether the wall switch would be needed.
747086
Yes, if using outdoor, please use an extension cord with GFCI circuit protector, which is available in your local Home Depot or Ace Hardware Store.
666455
No reason why not, Except! If the power goes out this switch will reset to the off position when power comes back on so you will have to turn your switch on again. If all you are using are surge protectors, no problem. If the are battery back up's then this would definitely cause your systems to crash if you were no there to turn the switch back on.