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 50 Amp 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:

Electrical 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

Power Management 

Make your backup power go further with a power management system. It prioritizes power for what you really need, reduces fuel costs and allows you to use a smaller-size generator to power your home. 

Symphony® Choice Power Management

Put the Power in your Customer's Hands

Low Voltage Module

  • Manages the power flowing to your home's high-wattage appliances.
  • Can be installed inside of your home and does not require any additional wiring.
  • Backed by a three-year ATS limited warranty1.

50 Amp Module

  • Manages generator output with any 120- or 240-volt home appliances, like your stove, oven and electric heat. 
  • Can be installed inside of your home and does not require any additional wiring.
  • Backed by a three-year limited warranty1.

Low Voltage Dual Module

  • Controls any two thermostatically-controlled appliances, like two AC units.
  • Can be installed inside of your home and does not require any additional wiring.
  • Backed by a three-year limited warranty1.

1See operator's manual for complete warranty details.

Generator Monitoring Systems 

Finally, there’s no need to run outside to check on your home generator when a storm is looming. Briggs & Stratton monitoring systems are popular generator accessories that make it more convenient than ever to stay on top of your generator’s current status without ever leaving the comfort of your living room.

InfoHub™ Wireless Generator Monitoring

Enjoy true next-generation wireless monitoring for your Briggs & Stratton home standby generator system. This system allows you to receive alerts and notifications straight to your computer, tablet or smartphone, and keeps you informed about your generator’s status, maintenance needs or service reminders.

Learn more about InfoHub for your Briggs & Stratton home generator.

Remote System Status Panel for Generator Monitoring

The panel provides simple visual cues, alerting you to generator issues that need to be addressed. It can be permanently wired and mounted to a wall in your home and is available for Briggs & Stratton standby generators between 10kW and 20kW.

Basic Wireless Generator Monitor

The Basic Wireless Monitor gives you portable, trouble-free monitoring. It can easily be moved anywhere in your house, so you know your generator's status without ever having to go outside. The monitor is available with 10kW and 16 to 20kW Briggs & Stratton home standby generator systems.

Wireless Router for Generator Monitoring

This small extender expands the range of your backup generator's wireless network. It works with the Basic Wireless Monitor in homes where the generator is placed farther than 200 feet from the house and plugs into any standard outlet in the home.

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).

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