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Switch-Position Pilot Lights: Indicate source to which load is connected.

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I know how to connect the LED pilot lights to show the status of Mains (Eskom) and Solar (Inverter).  I already have them installed, but I want to add pilot lights to show which source is supplying power to the load via the transfer switch.   I thought of doing it according to the drawing below because the neutrals are not crossing (two separate neutrals - inverter requirement).   But I'm afraid that; 1.)  this way might cause the neutrals (now) to cross, and 2.) both LEDS are going to "shine" at the same time anyway because each one is going to have a neutral and a Live fed (even when not switched).

Please advise if this will be possible and how?Screenshot2024-12-29at21_37_37.png.f025cfcb3b117484827259937d59ade0.png

Thanks so much  

 

23 hours ago, Cassie said:

I know how to connect the LED pilot lights to show the status of Mains (Eskom) and Solar (Inverter).  I already have them installed, but I want to add pilot lights to show which source is supplying power to the load via the transfer switch.   I thought of doing it according to the drawing below because the neutrals are not crossing (two separate neutrals - inverter requirement).   But I'm afraid that; 1.)  this way might cause the neutrals (now) to cross, and 2.) both LEDS are going to "shine" at the same time anyway because each one is going to have a neutral and a Live fed (even when not switched).

Please advise if this will be possible and how?Screenshot2024-12-29at21_37_37.png.f025cfcb3b117484827259937d59ade0.png

Thanks so much  

 

Your transfer has an always on if both are on accept when the transfer is off. Thus not an easy one as you indicated. 

Would like to see suggestions too. 

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