ECN Forum Forums General Topics of the Trade General Discussion Area Interlock for BR type breakers

Why are you asking, "does anybody know if a manufacturer makes a mechanical interlock" if you have the manufacture information?

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One of the problems with that device, is it may not meet utility requirements, some utilities require the disconnect to be outside, and in some cases, require the neutral to be disconnected, also if the residential service is connected to a 208 networked system, there may be different rules.
No matter what you use, it is best to contact the local utility, and check, before installing any transfer equipment.

frankft
It's a thing about being Idiot proof. In today’s day and age everything must be made more fool proof because the average person is getting dumber. Isn't that the way thinks seem to be going? It used to be our fault that when we stick our finder in a fan or spilled scalding hot coffee on ourselves it was due to our stupidity and we accepted that responsibility. But today? Not so. We boast about how smart we are but play stupid at other times.
So, mechanical interlock? It depends upon the liability one want to expose him or herself to. The are attorneys all over the place who are chomping at the bit to get their 1/3rd of the settlement.
We all know what can work be is it approved and listed for the application that it was intended for.
But giving a loaded gun who doesn't have a clue about gun safety is not a wise idea.
Dave

Marc,

Did you see the picture of the plate on the web site, it looks like someone cut it out with tin snips, the GE plate looks more like a quality built product, these plates are nothing new, they were making them, back in the 60's, the problem may be with the utility approval, or the local AHJ, always best to check with them before installing any transfer equipment.