Gen-Tran 30-Amp (4-Prong) Mini Power Inlet Box

PED staff was very helpful first by confirming my installation plan and second recommending all of the components I would need. I am a proficient home handyman and am comfortable with house wiring. I wanted to provide emergency power for the fridge/freezer, sump pump and forced air gas furnace. Lights, coffee maker and other small appliances were of secondary consideration.

Here's my setup:
- Mini power inlet brings 4 prong 240 power into my basement to a 4 prong outlet
- 30 amp convenience cord (in the basement) provides me with 2 15 amp circuits and 4 outlets
- 15 amp single circuit furnace transfer switch enables me to power gas fired furnace with extension cord
- drilled hole in kitchen floor behind referential freezer - extension cord to convenience outlets in basement
- heavy duty extension cords to other appliances as needed
- copper rod and grounding cable to keep generator safe from static buildup, etc.
- completed job with simple wooden frame covered with heavy duty builders vinyl (roof)
to protect generator from rainsnow.

End result: 5KW emergency power for about $1,000.

PED staff was very helpful first by confirming my installation plan and second recommending all of the components I would need. I am a proficient home handyman and am comfortable with house wiring. I wanted to provide emergency power for the fridge/freezer, sump pump and forced air gas furnace. Lights, coffee maker and other small appliances were of secondary consideration.

Here's my setup:
- Mini power inlet brings 4 prong 240 power into my basement to a 4 prong outlet
- 30 amp convenience cord (in the basement) provides me with 2 15 am... more

Replaced a sub panel in the house with this unit. I wanted to update the older panel anyway, so this was a better bet then just adding a transfer switch. Quality construction with copper bus, although the edges did get a bit bent up in shipping - packaging could be better around the wall flange. The watt meters right in the panel are very nice, and the floating neutral is a nice touch. Keep in mind that if you are replacing an existing sub-panel, the input lugs for the wire from your main panel are set much lower down in a normal panel, a consequence of both the watt meters and the switched neutral. If you are lucky, you'll have some play in the feed. Otherwise, be prepared to run a new feed wire to get the extra length. I'd recommend 9-12" of pay beyond a standard panel. Also bear in mind that the length of the panel means an extra long door, so you need clearance for that as well.

Very happy, fits all my sub circuits and then some, and there was no need for pigtails from a panel to a transfer switch as I had to do on my main house panel & transfer switch. I'm now examining replacing the main panel with a single transfer panel.

As usual, service from EGD was great, and they kept me up to date through all the deals due to the Great NE Blackouts. This panel, along with a Gen-Tran 50A transfer switch for my main panel is married to Gen-Tran 4-prong input boxes, and a Generac 15000W portable genny. Thanks guys!

Replaced a sub panel in the house with this unit. I wanted to update the older panel anyway, so this was a better bet then just adding a transfer switch. Quality construction with copper bus, although the edges did get a bit bent up in shipping - packaging could be better around the wall flange. The watt meters right in the panel are very nice, and the floating neutral is a nice touch. Keep in mind that if you are replacing an existing sub-panel, the input lugs for the wire from your main panel are set much lower down in a normal panel, a consequence of both the watt meters and the switched ne... more