A fail-safe automatic mains-
electricity cutoff
system and method for automatic disconnection from a mains service drop in the event of mains power outage or
instability, and automatic reconnection after restoration of stable mains power, with indications of operational status through a unit display, an indicator light, and an
RF communication link to a
remote unit. A unit
enclosure having a unit door and a ground
bus houses the fail-safe automatic mains-
electricity cutoff
system which is installed on the mains service drop, below the electrical meter and above the main breaker panel or main service disconnect switch. Low-
voltage DC power for
system operation is supplied through a battery unit. Disconnection and connection to mains power is effected through a switching unit providing a mains-
voltage sensor, a fail-safe switch and a fail-safe switch
actuator. A premises-
voltage sensor and
current sensor can also be provided in embodiments. A controller controls operation of the fail-safe automatic mains-
electricity cutoff system based on real-time measurements and programmed operational parameters, and records and reports system status and measurements.