Advice for hiring electrician to install manual transfer switch

[inetdog]

I think this forum is the closest in context to what I am trying to do, even though I currently don't have solar. I want to hire an electrician to install a manual transfer switch at my cabin in the mountains. I have called Lowes Installation and Home Depot to start the process. I have a 2KW inverter generator that I would like to plug into my electrical panel in case of a power outage. I would like to be prepared for El Nino next year, just in case. I have a 4 year old 100 Amp panel installed by an electrician, so I am up to code.

My electrician is not in the area any longer. Are there any things I should do to prepare myself to select the correct type of installation and installer? Also, any advice to running a generator in the rain and plugging into an outdoor socket?

Use rubber gloves and an umbrella?
Regarding MTS, a lot depends on whether you are going to need a permit, and also on whether the generator has a non-removable bond between neutral and ground/EGC. If it does, you will need a three pole MTS that switches the neutral too.

[lkruper]

I think this forum is the closest in context to what I am trying to do, even though I currently don't have solar. I want to hire an electrician to install a manual transfer switch at my cabin in the mountains. I have called Lowes Installation and Home Depot to start the process. I have a 2KW inverter generator that I would like to plug into my electrical panel in case of a power outage. I would like to be prepared for El Nino next year, just in case. I have a 4 year old 100 Amp panel installed by an electrician, so I am up to code.

My electrician is not in the area any longer. Are there any things I should do to prepare myself to select the correct type of installation and installer? Also, any advice to running a generator in the rain and plugging into an outdoor socket?