Safely transfer your power supply from the ESB grid to a generator, battery or solar system during an outage. Certified manual and automatic change-over switch installation for homes, farms and businesses across Drogheda, Louth, Meath and Dublin.
"Power never dropped during the last storm — freezers and heating stayed on the whole time."
— Placeholder review · Co. Meath
Whether you need a simple, cost-effective solution or a seamless automatic switchover — we install the right system for your property and budget.
Power outages across Ireland are becoming more frequent as storms and grid pressures increase. A properly installed change-over switch is the safest way to keep your home, farm or business running when the ESB grid goes down.
We review your property, power needs and existing setup before recommending the right switch and sizing.
A compliant change-over switch stops power feeding back onto the grid — protecting ESB workers and your own electronics.
From simple manual switches to fully automatic transfer switches — we tailor the system to your budget and needs.
We install and integrate change-over switches with generators, solar PV systems and battery storage.
Every installation meets Irish electrical regulations and comes with full testing and certification.
Based in Drogheda and serving Louth, Meath and Dublin — we're on hand for aftercare and maintenance when you need it.
Simple, reliable switching for homes and farms.
Seamless switchover for critical loads.
Safe, compliant generator connections.
Backup power from renewable sources.
Keep milking machines, heating and lighting running.
Full compliance documentation on every job.
A simple, four-step process to get your backup power system installed safely and compliantly.
We review your property, power needs and existing electrics.
We recommend the right manual or automatic switch and sizing for you.
Certified installation carried out to Irish electrical regulations.
Full testing, certification and handover, with aftercare support.
Power outages across Ireland are becoming more frequent as storms and grid pressures increase, with some outages lasting hours or even days. A change-over switch keeps freezers, fridges, milking machines, heating, lighting and essential equipment running when it matters most.
"When the power went out during the last storm, our milking machines and freezers never stopped. Best investment we've made on the farm."
"Explained everything clearly, installed the automatic transfer switch in a day and it's switched over flawlessly every time the power's dropped since."
"Peace of mind knowing our generator is hooked up safely and legally. Fast, professional and tidy work throughout."
Power outages across Ireland are becoming more frequent. Don't wait until you lose power to get sorted — book your free change-over switch assessment today.
A change-over switch lets you safely transfer your power supply from the ESB grid to a backup generator, battery storage or solar system during an outage. Without one, connecting a generator directly to your wiring is dangerous and illegal — it can back-feed power onto the grid and put ESB network workers at serious risk.
A manual switch requires you to physically flip a switch to move to backup power — cost-effective and simple for homes and farms with occasional outages. An automatic transfer switch (ATS) detects a power loss and switches over on its own within seconds, ideal for businesses and properties that can't afford downtime.
Yes. Connecting a generator directly to your consumer unit without an approved change-over switch can back-feed electricity into the ESB network, endangering line workers, and is not compliant with Irish electrical regulations. A certified installation prevents this hazard entirely.
Yes. We install change-over and transfer switches that integrate with solar PV and battery storage systems as well as traditional generators, so your property can draw on whichever backup source you have installed.
Most residential manual change-over switch installations are completed in a single visit. Automatic transfer switches and larger commercial or farm installations may take longer — we'll confirm timing after a free assessment of your property.
We focus on the electrical side — assessment, switch selection, sizing and compliant installation. We're happy to advise on generator sizing and can work with the generator, solar or battery system you already have or are planning to buy.
Yes. All of our change-over switch installations are carried out by Safe Electric registered electricians and fully certified on completion, so you have the documentation you need for insurance and compliance purposes.
Whether you need a manual switch for your home, an automatic transfer switch for your farm or business, or help integrating solar and battery backup — Ryan's Electrical delivers safe, professional and fully compliant installations.
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