Anker SOLIX F3800 Home Backup Kit w/ 50A Transfer Switch & Cable
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50A 10-Circuit | UL 1008 | Manual Transfer
Anker SOLIX F3800 Home Backup Kit with 50A Transfer Switch: Ten Circuits, No Panel Rebuild
A 50 A, 10-circuit manual transfer switch and the cable to connect it to an F3800. It is the least expensive way to get a power station feeding actual household circuits rather than extension cords, and because it is a listed transfer switch rather than an interlock or an improvised connection, it satisfies UL 1008 and NEC 702 for a legal installation.
Manual means manual, and it is worth being clear about that. When the grid drops you go to the switch and move the circuits over. When the F3800 runs flat you disconnect it and recharge it from a wall outlet or from solar. There is no automatic switchover and no app-driven bill saving; for those, the Smart Home Power Kit with the Home Power Panel is the product.
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Why the Home Backup Kit
Ten Circuits, 120 V and 240 V
Back up a mix of 120 V and 240 V circuits, which is what lets a well pump or a furnace onto the list rather than just lights and a fridge.
UL 1008 Listed, NEC 702 Compliant
A properly listed transfer switch rather than an interlock kit or an improvised connection. That matters for your inspector, your insurer and anyone who works on the panel after you.
Built-In Wattage Meter
Color-coded load metering on the switch itself, so you can balance circuits across the two legs and see when you are approaching the limit rather than finding out by tripping.
6,000 W From One F3800
120 V and 240 V split-phase output from a single unit through the built-in NEMA 14-50 and L14-30 ports. The double-unit option reaches 12,000 W.
Far Less Than an Automatic System
A manual switch and a cable, rather than a smart panel, sub panel, breakers and a ground bar. If you are willing to walk to the switch during an outage, this is the efficient answer.
Expandable to 53.8 kWh
Six BP3800 batteries per F3800 for 26.9 kWh, or two units with twelve batteries for 53.8 kWh. The transfer switch does not need replacing as you grow.
What's Included
In the Box
Anker SOLIX F3800 Portable Power Station, one or two units per your selection
50 A 10-Circuit Manual Transfer Switch, 120 V / 240 V
Transfer Switch Connection Cable
AC Charging Cable per power station
Quick Start Guide and Safety Documentation
Expansion batteries and solar panels are sold separately. The transfer switch installs alongside your existing panel and must be wired by a licensed electrician; a permit is generally required. This is a manual system, so plan on operating the switch yourself during an outage and recharging the F3800 from a wall outlet or solar once it is depleted.
Transfer Switch
Figures below are from Anker's published specifications for the F3800 and the 10-circuit manual transfer switch.
Type
Manual transfer switch
Rating
50 A, 120 V / 240 V
Circuits
10, mix of 120 V and 240 V
Certification
UL 1008 listed, NEC 702 compliant
Load Metering
Built-in color-coded wattage meter
Compatible With
Anker SOLIX F3800, or two F3800 Plus units with a Double Power Hub
Anker SOLIX F3800 Power Station
Capacity
3,840 Wh per unit
Battery Type
LFP (LiFePO4)
AC Output
6,000 W per unit, 120 V / 240 V split phase
AC Output With Two Units
12,000 W
Output Ports
NEMA 14-50 and NEMA L14-30
Solar Input
2,400 W, 11 to 60 V via XT-60
Solar Input Current
10 A at 11 to 32 V, 25 A at 32 to 60 V
Solar Recharge
0 to 80 percent in about 1.5 hours
Expandable Capacity
Up to 26.9 kWh with 6 BP3800 batteries per unit
Maximum System Capacity
53.8 kWh with 2 units and 12 batteries
Connectivity
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Warranty
5 Years, 10+ year design life
Anker notes that product specifications are subject to change without notice. Transfer switch installation requires a licensed electrician and generally a permit. Call us at (303) 876-7654 if you want help deciding between the manual and automatic options before you order.
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Anker SOLIX F3800 Home Backup Kit with 50A Transfer Switch: Ten Circuits, No Panel Rebuild: Frequently Asked Questions
Does this switch over automatically?
No. This is a manual transfer switch, and that is the trade for the lower cost. When the grid drops you go to the switch and move your circuits to backup. When the F3800 is depleted you disconnect it from the switch and recharge it from a wall outlet or solar. If you want automatic transfer, the Smart Home Power Kit with the Home Power Panel does that in about 30 milliseconds.
How is this different from the Smart Home Power Kit?
Three ways. This one transfers manually and that one transfers automatically. This one cannot charge from rooftop solar or run Time-of-Use bill savings; the Home Power Panel is what enables those. And this one costs considerably less and installs more simply, because it is a switch beside your panel rather than a smart panel and a sub panel replacing part of it.
Which ten circuits should I choose?
Refrigeration, lighting, networking, a furnace blower and a well pump are the usual core. The 50 A rating and the built-in wattage meter give you room for one or two 240 V circuits alongside the 120 V ones. Decide the list with your electrician before the work starts, because changing it later means opening the panel again.
Do I need an electrician?
Yes. The transfer switch wires into your existing panel and a permit is generally required. The installation is simpler than a smart panel and sub panel, but it is still panel work on a live service, which is not a DIY project.
Will it run my whole house?
It will run the ten circuits you put on it, at up to 6,000 W from one F3800 or 12,000 W from two. Whether that feels like your whole house depends on what you nominate. Central air conditioning on a hot day is where a single unit runs out of headroom.
Can I charge the F3800 while it is connected to the switch?
Anker states that when the F3800 is recharging with AC power, only its 120 V UPS outlet is available for other devices. In practice a depleted unit gets disconnected from the switch, recharged, and reconnected. Solar charging is the way around this, and it is the main argument for adding panels to a manual setup.
Can I use this with F3800 Plus units?
Yes. Anker rates this same 50 A 10-circuit switch for an F3800, or for two F3800 Plus units running on a Double Power Hub. If you are pairing it with Plus units, call us at (303) 876-7654 and we will confirm the cabling you need.
Can I upgrade to automatic later?
You would be adding the Home Power Panel and a sub panel, which is a second electrical job rather than a swap. If you think automatic transfer or solar integration is where you will end up, buying the Smart Home Power Kit at the outset costs less than doing both.
