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Power Up Your Workshop: How to Install a Transfer Switch for Backup Energy

Need backup power for your workshop without hiring an electrician? This hands-on guide shows you how to install a 30-amp transfer switch safely and easily—perfect for pairing with a power station like the Oupes Mega 2.

From choosing the right circuits to making clean, code-compliant connections, you’ll learn how to keep your lights and tools running during any outage. Ideal for DIYers who want energy independence on a budget.