Price: $311.00
(as of Nov 22, 2024 10:42:14 UTC - Details)

Easy to use with no electrician required, the ST Switch is a do-it-yourself smart portable automatic transfer switch that automatically transfers utility power to power from your portable generator. It’s a first of its kind technological innovation exclusive to Smart Switch Ready Westinghouse Portable Generators. The ST Switch is engineered to bridge the gap between traditional portable generators and standby generators by introducing home standby functionality with cost-effective versatility to provide a complete home backup power solution. The ST Switch also keeps the battery charged while connected to utility power. Compact and lightweight at less than 9 lb., it’s ultra-portable and can be conveniently placed any location it’s needed. Maintaining support for your security system, sump pump, refrigerator, furnace, or essential household appliance is now more effortless than before. With dependability and added flexibility, the Westinghouse ST Switch enables you to have peace of mind around-the-clock.
Innovation You Can Be Sure Of – DIY smart portable automatic transfer switch brings dependability with versatility for a cost-effective power solution; Runs your security system, sump pump, refrigerator, furnace, or electrical appliance with 20A 120V 5-20R outlets for up to 2400 watts
Plug-and-Play Installation – ST Switch is compact, lightweight, and ultra-portable at 9 lbs. ; Quick and easy installation with no electrician required; Utility power lines and LED indicator lights communicate power failure to intuitively switch power sources
Smart Switch Technology – Standby utility power monitoring ensures immediate feedback to start your generator, while simultaneously charging the battery, to support connected household appliances via Smart Switch Ready outlet
Only compatible with Westinghouse Portable Generators featuring Smart Switch Ready outlet including the WGen5300, WGen7500, WGen7500DF, WGen9500, WGen9500DF, WGen12000, WGen12000DF
Reviewer: slkdk
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Works well
Review: I've used this several times to remotely turn on my generator, I just unplug the power cord and this starts the generator. I plan to use a relay switch to cut power to then start the generator, this makes it possible for Westinghouse generators to have the two wire start capability of expensive diesel generators. Up to 20amp can be supplied to the two plugs and you can still use spare plugs on the generator itself for higher loads. I love that this also trickle charges the battery. The cables are long, but maybe not long enough for this device to be indoors away from an outdoor generator. I'll probably end up shortening the cables since this will be in a weather protected generator enclosure near the generator.

Reviewer: michiej
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Does not work!
Review: Do not waste your time buying this. Right out of the box it does not work. It will not turn the generator on, will only turn it off. Westinghouse support can offer no solutions after taking a week to get back to you. You can see about 25% of the reviews had the same issue.

Reviewer: Rohn
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: I don't know what took me so long.
Review: For the life of me, I don't know why it took me so long. For 25 years I have been dragging out my wheel-less COSTCO Generac 5,000 Power Plus "The Old Red Sled" generator. It gave my all electric home most of what I needed. But as the years went on, my minimum power requirements have changed significantly and 5,000 watts is insufficient to give my bare minimum requirements. I also, really want the ability to use propane as gasoline goes bad over time. And the last power outage, I wiped out my back ripping on the recoil starting cord.Time to upgrade. My neighbors had a Duramax 12,000 Duel Fuel I was checking out during the last power outage. I was impressed, but at the $1,300.00 price tag, not so much.Then as my research continues, I run into the WGEN9500DF. The quality was on the same level as Duramax, in a slightly more compact frame, undercutting price, slightly higher starting wattage, and more options.Remote starting - I can now start or stop my Generator from my bed.ST Switch capability - With a small additional investment, I now have an Automatic Backup Generator of 2,400 Watts, 20 Amps to automatically provide heat, power to my UPS that powers my and Entertainment/Communications Control Center, and a few LED lights for my living room. This is great for shorter outages.So, for the same price as my neighbors paid for their Duramax 12,000 I also got a remote start, and automatic transfer switch. I do not need to tell you which one of us regrets their decision.

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Switch
Review: Nice product hope it fits and works out

Reviewer: C. Rochester
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: It works as advertised
Review: This is an inexpensive "transfer switch" that provides one 20A 120VAC receptacle. I use it for stand-by power for my heating system. My one complaint is that the setup instructions fail to note that the generator's voltage switch must be set to 240VAC. Once I got the switches set correctly, the setup worked perfectly: starts generator upon main power loss and shuts down when power is restored.

Reviewer: Kelly F.
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Does not start generator. Do not buy!!!
Review: I set it up correctly, plugged it into my Westinghouse 12,500 generator, and it would not start it. I can hear the switch inside the box flip over, but it is unable to start the generator. Spoke with Westinghouse support and all they did is talk me through rudimentary troubleshooting ("is it plugged in correctly? Are the status lights on?" etc.). Maybe there's a generic version that will work.

Reviewer: CWB
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Westinghouse power generator synchronized in-house use
Review: This unit syncs well with the Westinghouse backup power generator we purchased separately. This unit plugs into the main backup power generator and a 115v line plug for seamless energized generator and house power supply during a line outage. Great add on unit.

Reviewer: Earbud Connoisseur
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Finally back in stock
Review: I had been waiting for this item to return to stock. and I finally got it and at a sale price. This switch is invaluable and certainly a must to have with my generator.

Reviewer: Joyce
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Was easy to connect. When the power goes off the switch starts the generator. When the power comes on, it shuts off the generator. We connected the switch to a Westinghouse 12500 Watt Dual Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready. The only drawback is the switch has a 20 amp plug, but the generator has a 30 amp, so it underutilizes the amount of power we can get. Not quite a whole home setup but comes close as a cheaper alternative.

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: This thing turns itself off and won,t recognize a power failure. spend the extra money on a generac. at least it will work

Reviewer: Nelson
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Solved my remote start issues. Simple to install

Reviewer: wayne
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Great product for emergency back up

Reviewer: omri yaffe
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: defected ST Switch