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ATS Replacment Continue

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What to watch out before ATS replacement? As you may know that Automatic Transfer Switch does not commonly fail or uses until emergency such as power failure from the source.  When there is power failure then the ATS kick it and transfer the power supply source to a generator. Your contractor must help you mitigated issues as follow. Before you decide to change the ATS, you must first bring in your License Electrical Worker (LEW) to test the system.  Sometimes, second opinion maybe obtains before final decision is made.  Power Interruption This works requires all power to be turn off and avoiding power going to the grid.  This is to prevent unwanted injury by electrocution.   Totals power shut down of  all common area which will affect the following: Lifts Escalators Lighting Pump for the all facilities including pool, jacuzzi, water tank, etc Security system MA office equipment Amplifier system for...

Automatic Switch System replacement under MCST

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ATS replacement Most contractor or service provider will tell you that this is system is very reliable system and it is usually work well and does not fail easily. This unit is usually not use unless there is a power supply failure in the estate.  This unit help the estate switch the power supply to generator when there is power failure.  The generator will take over the supply of power to support some facilities in the common area until power supply resume. The preparation of replacement is most important. Please take note of how to prepare for the replacement next. ***this article will be update regularly as it is still work in progress and I welcome comment from other professional.  Disclaimer: All of this articles are based on my personal experiences and opinions.  Not all estates are the same and it will offer different experiences and stories to each writing. My experience does not represent for all in this industry.  ...