Q: My generator -Honda eu3000is - has all 120v outputs. Will the Gen Tran 2026 switch wire correctly for 120 v input. by Crispin Massay from Alaska on January 18, 2011
A: According to the specifications for your Honda eu3000is, it has a 30A 125V twist lock receptacle which can accommodate a larger transfer switch. It is recommended to to upgrade to the Gen-Tran 30-Amp model instead and then use a 30A Power Inlet Box that matches the twist lock connection you have on your unit. Gen-Tran 30-Amp 3028
Jim Baugher, Product Expert Electric Generators Direct
Jim's Recommendation
If you have a portable generator, you have some peace of mind that if the power goes out you will be able to power the basic necessities. Most of the time you think about the power going out, you think of spring thunderstorms, not winter snow or ice storms.
If you have a portable generator, most likely, you cannot power your furnace fan in the event of a power outage. This 30 Amp Manual transfer switch allows you to run up to 8 circuits with the ability to expand further down the road. When you purchase a portable generator you want it to be as easy as plug and play. This manual transfer switch when coupled with a power inlet box and power cord is just that, plug and play.
Something we consider a "must" when buying a portable generator.
November 14, 2011
Colter Falls Village, CT
Follow Up From March...BIG Nasty Fall Snowstorm/Power Outage
Well...I wrote back in March that I Loved this gen/set, but had never had to use it much. Well, we got hit here in CT a Big Wallop over Halloween weekend. 750k folks w/o power, some for a week and more. 16 inches of tree bustin wet snow...BAM !!..Had just changed the oil on the Winco. Limbs down all around, cut my way out of the driveway 400 feet.
But FIRST...Started the Winco and was worry-free. Funny thing, just last month I had thought to myself "Will this thing EVER get used ?" This unit is 15 years old and has RARELY been used, couple hours here, couple there. Honda motor fired right up on propane and never blinked. Provided power for water pump, hot showers (tankless), light and heat and TV (Dish) for my whole family and friends and neighbors for 10 days. Used about 120 gallons of propane total (including cooking, water heating and furnace).
Bottom line is I learned 2 things. What a perfect sized, reliable, great generator I had AND How to Use it Smartly. Good Unit, Great Price. Good Company. Thanks.
Well...I wrote back in March that I Loved this gen/set, but had never had to use it much. Well, we got hit here in CT a Big Wallop over Halloween weekend. 750k folks w/o power, some for a week and more. 16 inches of tree bustin wet snow...BAM !!..Had just changed the oil on the Winco. Limbs down all around, cut my way out of the driveway 400 feet.
But FIRST...Started the Winco and was worry-free. Funny thing, just last month I had thought to myself "Will this thing EVER get used ?" This unit is 15 years old and has RARELY been used, couple hours here, couple there. Ho... more
October 07, 2011
Reynaldo Floral Park, NY
My First Generator & Manual Transfer Switch
This was my first generator and first manual transfer switch, I waited a bit long time for the panel because it was on back order. I finally got the panel and it was simple to install. I removed the breakers that came with the panel and installed my own.
The only problem that I had with this panel was with the 3/4 inch flexible plastic conduit that came with the panel, first off I couldn't attach the conduit to the panel. It was really really hard to attach that to the panel. So hard that I couldn't attach it, and don't let me start on pulling the wires through the conduit. I don't think the company even tried to see if it even fit.
I gave up and ran out and got a 1 inch plastic conduit and elbows, everything fit in beautifully. And even have room to run more wires if I have to. I used that flex conduit for my generator wire coming from my outside outlet box. I had to really fight with that conduit to attach it to the panel. For the amount of money I paid for the panel. You would think they would have gave you the 1 inch conduit. But other then that, the transfer switch works great.
This was my first generator and first manual transfer switch, I waited a bit long time for the panel because it was on back order. I finally got the panel and it was simple to install. I removed the breakers that came with the panel and installed my own.
The only problem that I had with this panel was with the 3/4 inch flexible plastic conduit that came with the panel, first off I couldn't attach the conduit to the panel. It was really really hard to attach that to the panel. So hard that I couldn't attach it, and don't let me start on pulling the wires through the conduit. I ... more
September 21, 2011
Gene Rockland, NY
Good Transfer Switch
GenTran 3028 seems to be well made. Hookup is a breeze (as long as you have some sort of electrical understanding of circuit panels). The blue flex conduit is 3 4 inch. The wires are a tight squeeze in it. If you remove the blue flex conduit from the wires, prepare for a struggle to get them all to slide back through without some sort of lube.
I added 2 extra circuits to make it 10 total. That was done by removing the 20amp double pole and replacing it with 4 half sized breakers. If your gonna add the 2 extra circuits, forget about getting those 2 extra wires through the already cramed flex conduit. I added a 2nd flex conduit to house the extra 2 wires. The transfer switch panel is provided with extra knockouts for just such a thing
Overall, increasing the flex conduit to 1inch and a bit more detailed explanations in the manual would be beneficial.
No complaints on the Generator. Works great. Well made. Starts right up. Good fuel use. About avg on the noise level.
GenTran 3028 seems to be well made. Hookup is a breeze (as long as you have some sort of electrical understanding of circuit panels). The blue flex conduit is 3 4 inch. The wires are a tight squeeze in it. If you remove the blue flex conduit from the wires, prepare for a struggle to get them all to slide back through without some sort of lube.
I added 2 extra circuits to make it 10 total. That was done by removing the 20amp double pole and replacing it with 4 half sized breakers. If your gonna add the 2 extra circuits, forget about getting those 2 extra wires through the alread... more
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