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The gear around the set

Transfer Switches, Switchgear and Generator Tanks

When a standby system comes out, the generator is only part of it. We buy the panels and tanks too.

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Get your generator offer

Five lines. We call back with a number.

What kind of unit?
Does it run?

Who do we call?

Add hours, fuel level or email (optional)

Or call 236-239-0420

Your details are only used to quote this unit.

  • Transfer switches, automatic or manual
  • Switchgear and paralleling panels
  • Base and day tanks, drained

Fastest way to a firm number

  1. Nameplate photokW, voltage and serial in one shot.
  2. Control panelInclude the hour meter if there is one.
  3. The route outGate, stairs, roof hatch or driveway.

What we buy

Panels, tanks and cable

Automatic transfer switches

Wall or floor mount.

Switchgear

Breaker lineups and distribution sections.

Load banks

Portable or permanent.

Fuel tanks

Sub-base, day and belly tanks, drained.

Power cable

Heavy cable from the old install.

Before we come

Make it safe first

  • De-energized and locked out by an electrician.
  • Conductors cut and capped by the trade, not us.
  • Tanks pumped down by a fuel service.
  • Labels showing what each panel fed.
Generator control panel with voltage gauges, selector switches and buttons
The panel tells us voltage and setup. A photo helps.

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Worth knowing

Tanks need a plan

Diesel tanks have to be pumped out before they move. If yours still has fuel in it, tell us roughly how much and we'll sort out who empties it.

Related gear in depth

Selling switchgear, transfer switches and tanks

When a generator goes, the gear around it often goes too.

Automatic transfer switches

Transfer switches are rated by amps and voltage. Tell us the make, rating and whether it was working.

Switchgear

Paralleling and distribution switchgear is valued on its rating, condition and copper content.

Fuel tanks

Sub-base tanks, day tanks and standalone diesel tanks need to be empty or pumped down. Tell us the size and type.

Disconnecting

Electrical gear must be disconnected by a licensed electrician before we can remove it.

Cable

Leftover power cable is often worth more than people think because of the copper.

One trip

We can take the generator and its related gear together.

Questions

Common questions

Do you buy a transfer switch without the generator?

Yes, once it's disconnected. Larger switches with heavy copper are worth the most.

Will you disconnect switchgear?

No. A licensed electrician has to de-energize and disconnect it.

Do you take fuel tanks with diesel in them?

Not full ones. Tell us the level and we'll plan the pump-out first.

Whole standby system coming out?

Send photos of the set, the panels and the tank. We'll quote it all at once.