The insulation resistance is one of the major factors embeded into attenuation of each transmission line. Attenuation is measured by dB(Decible). There are some requirements for maximum acceptable dB/km for each transmission line.
You may check BICSI's manual and TIA/EIA standards to learn more...
The best solution for controlling glare is "indirect lighting". Use suspended fluorescent fixtures with two or three T8 or T5 lamps hung 18" to 24" from the ceiling. The type of fixture that I recommend is 90% uplight - 10% down light. Foloowing is one of the manufactureres...
You have three options:
1-Using Automatic Transfet Switch (ATS)
2-Using Manual Transfer Switch (MTS)
3-Using Dual Breaker Service Entrance Transfer Switch
I think you are looking for option 3 above. This transfer switch is simply made of two parallel interlocked breakers.
Thomson Technolgy...
I am using a very user-friendly software that I downloaded from following web site. It is good for voltage drop and short circuit calculations:
www.EDReference.com
Good luck!