Released on = January 24, 2007, 3:50 am

Press Release Author = M. Botha t/a E-SPECTATIONS.COM

Industry = Industrial

Press Release Summary = Johannesburg, South Africa - Goscor power products announced
the launch of an auto transfer switch (ATS) enabling the use of redundant power
sources during power outages.

Press Release Body = In 2006, South Africa experienced severe power outages
throughout the year. Industrial, commercial and household generators were in high
demand, which resulted in many entrepreneurs grabbing the opportunity, sourcing
generators from all over the world. In most cases these distributors were not
educated about the proper procedures to establish client needs in order to supply
generators that meet those needs. Needless to say, many clients ended up
disappointed with the products they purchased.

Goscor power products saw this client dissatisfaction as an opportunity to develop a
system, which will provide clients with uninterrupted power supply, whether you run
a household or a small business.

The launch of the Goscor power products ATS series (Auto transfer switches) enables
the use of redundant power sources such as small generator power systems feeding
into the mains DB for emergency power supply. In layman's terms, the ATS will
monitor the main power supply, fire up the generator and transfer the power supply
from Eskom to the generator in case of power failure.

During the power failure the ATS monitors the Eskom power supply and switch back and
transfer power to the main source of power supply (Eskom) when it is available
again.

The ATS does have a 5 second delay before the generator is activated - during this 5
second delay the use of a UPS system is recommended. Switching back to Eskom power,
a 10 ms delay will be experienced. These delays are however not out of the ordinary
as far as electrical equipment is concerned and should not be a problem.

Auto transfer switches are available as standard hardwire configurations for 10KVA
generators in a wall mount box. The petrol model has a choke control that chokes
the engine for cold starting, with a 3-start attempt.

A similar auto transfer switch has been developed for diesel generators. Both
petrol and diesel units are supplied with 3m cable length. Users also have the
option not to use the ATS as it is supplied with an on/off switch.

"By installing a transfer switch at your breaker box and connecting a portable
generator to the transfer switch, you can run selected appliances such as a
refrigerator, television, computer, printer or lighting circuit during a power
outage, depending on the capacity of your generator. Since many home standby
generators cannot handle all of these loads at the same time, the transfer switch
allows you to manually transfer each of these loads separately by switching in and
out different circuit breakers whenever you need them. Please always ensure that
your transfer switches and transfer panels are installed by a qualified electrician
familiar with residential wiring and electrical codes." Says Justin Kitson, Manager
at Goscor power products.

The media and other interested parties are invited to visit
www.engines-forestry.co.za for more information about generators and transfer
switches that are available


Web Site = http://www.engines-forestry.co.za

Contact Details = Goscor Engines & Forestry South Africa
P.O. Box 12174, Chloorkop, Gauteng
1624
Tel: 2711 393 1216
Fax: 2711976 4807
Email: info@goscor.com
Web site: www.engines-forestry.co.za