Automatic Transfer Switches

This device stands guard and senses when utility power flowing to your home is interrupted, then automatically turns on your Briggs & Stratton standby generator.

Choose the Right Transfer Switch for Your Home

Transfer switches come in five sizes. Your home's electrical service will determine the size you need.

Property Type


100 Amp
 


150 Amp
 


200 Amp
 


Dual 200/400
Amp

Older Homes
100-amp service is common.

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Newer homes
200-amp service is common.

  

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Larger Homes & Small Businesses
Commonly use two 200/400-amp split distribution.

      

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Unsure of your home's amp service? Check these locations in your home:

Electric Panel

  • Locate the panel on a wall near your furnace or water heater, or where utility power enters your home.
  • Inspect your electrical panel for label that indicates its amperage rating.

Main Breaker

  • Find your main breaker — it's the largest breaker in your electrical panel.
  • Look for the capacity written on it or adjacent to it.
Find Your Transfer Switch Model Number

Generator Maintenance Kits 

Keep your Briggs & Stratton home generator running at peak performance and ready when it's needed.

Generator Size Maintenance Kit includes:
Air Filter Spark Plugs Included Oil Filter Funnel Oil
10-12kW* X 2 X X X
16kW-20kW* X 2 X X X
30kW-35kW* X 4 X X X
45kW* X 8 X X X

*Contact a Briggs & Stratton Dealer to find a maintenance kit for your standby generator.

Cold Weather Accessories

Keep your Briggs & Stratton generator ready to perform like normal even when the temperature dips below 30°F outside. Your dealer can suggest the best generator cold weather kit for your system when your generator is installed. Learn more about the available options below.

Home Generator Cold Weather Kits

As the temperature goes down, the thermostat-controlled battery warmer and oil heater begin to protect your home standby generator from freezing.

  • Kit includes a battery warmer for your home standby generator and two oil heaters.
  • Available for select Briggs & Stratton home generator models from 10kW to 25kW3.

240-Volt Internal Battery Warmer

The internal battery warmer helps keep your engine at an ideal temperature for starting. Thermostatically controlled, it turns on when the temperature reaches 30°F.

  • Designed for 10kW to 20kW³ Briggs & Stratton generators.

Engine Block Heater

This heater helps keep larger standby generator engines warm, making it easier for them to start in temperatures as low as -20°F.

  • Kit includes an engine block heater and bracket.
  • Available for 25kW, 35kW and 48kW3 Briggs & Stratton generators.

240-Volt Internal Engine Oil Warmer

An engine oil warmer helps keep your engine at an ideal temperature for starting. Thermostatically controlled, it turns on when the temperature reaches 30°F.

  • Designed for 10kW to 20kW³ Briggs & Stratton generators.

³This generator is rated in accordance with Underwriters Laboratories 2200 (stationary engine generator assemblies) and Canadian Standards Association standard C22.2 No.100-14 (motors and generators).