Reliance Controls Power Transfer Kit for Portable Generators (10 Circuit)

I had been thinking of back-feeding the panel but decided to do it right. This system gave me everything to do the job properly.

The hardest part of the installation was to decide which circuits to use and to distribute the load. The switch gave me ten 120 volt circuits to play with, which was more than enough to cover most of my home.

I decided not to include the electric stove and ovens in the kitchen as they would have tied up too many circuits. I did include the microwave, toaster oven and coffee pot so I really won't be roughing it!

Installation was not difficult for anyone who can replace an outlet or light switch. The only thing I had to purchase was some 10-3 building wire to go from the inlet box to the switch.

Instructions were clear and easy to follow. The system worked perfectly when I tested it for over an hour with my 6500/7000 watt generator.

I didn't even have to re-set the clocks in the house when switching from line to generator and back!

EGD RESPONDS: Please check your local code and insurance; some communities require installation be performed, or certified, by a licensed electrician.

I had been thinking of back-feeding the panel but decided to do it right. This system gave me everything to do the job properly.

The hardest part of the installation was to decide which circuits to use and to distribute the load. The switch gave me ten 120 volt circuits to play with, which was more than enough to cover most of my home.

I decided not to include the electric stove and ovens in the kitchen as they would have tied up too many circuits. I did include the microwave, toaster oven and coffee pot so I really won't be roughing it!

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The transfer switch arrived in two days as scheduled. The switch is very heavy duty and well constructed.

One of the 15 amp circuit breakers was cracked where it came through the panel but was still OK to install. One call to Reliance Controls and a replacement breaker is on its way.

The panel took a skilled electrician about 6 hours to install. This included routing 60 foot of 10-3 wire to the outside panel connector.

My 5000 watt Husky generator with the 10 circuit transfer switch powers all my critical circuits and almost all the rest of the house.

Two thumbs up- it's a very good heavy duty switch. I am an electrical engineer and I highly recommend this, and Electric Generators Direct, for an economical manual transfer switch solution.

The transfer switch arrived in two days as scheduled. The switch is very heavy duty and well constructed.

One of the 15 amp circuit breakers was cracked where it came through the panel but was still OK to install. One call to Reliance Controls and a replacement breaker is on its way.

The panel took a skilled electrician about 6 hours to install. This included routing 60 foot of 10-3 wire to the outside panel connector.

My 5000 watt Husky generator with the 10 circuit transfer switch powers all my critical circuits and almost all the rest of the ho... more

I purchased this generator for emergency residential use. I connect it through a 30 amp 10 circuit Reliance manual transfer switch.

The generator powers almost all of my 3000 sq. ft. house except for the AC, ovens and dryer. I used it once for 10 straight days and it ran flawlessly.

Typically I would fill the gas tank up in the morning when I woke up and at night before we went to sleep, so I probably averaged 12 hour actual run times.

I have recommended this combination of transfer switch and generator to many others as it is hard to beat the functionality for the money- which is roughly $2,000 installed (generator, transfer switch and electrician).

I purchased this generator for emergency residential use. I connect it through a 30 amp 10 circuit Reliance manual transfer switch.

The generator powers almost all of my 3000 sq. ft. house except for the AC, ovens and dryer. I used it once for 10 straight days and it ran flawlessly.

Typically I would fill the gas tank up in the morning when I woke up and at night before we went to sleep, so I probably averaged 12 hour actual run times.

I have recommended this combination of transfer switch and generator to many others as it is hard to beat the... more

I was looking for a reasonably priced transfer switch to go along with the generator we recently purchased.

Electric Generators Direct shipped the transfer switch quickly and I was impressed with the quality of the switch and the components when they arrived.

I installed this switch to the breaker panel in about an hour and a half and found the instructions to be very straight forward. This was a very easy install, and I have not worked on a main panel before (even though I am very handy).

It took me longer to run the 10-3 wire to the outlet by my back porch than it did to install this transfer switch.

I am a very happy with my purchase.

I was looking for a reasonably priced transfer switch to go along with the generator we recently purchased.

Electric Generators Direct shipped the transfer switch quickly and I was impressed with the quality of the switch and the components when they arrived.

I installed this switch to the breaker panel in about an hour and a half and found the instructions to be very straight forward. This was a very easy install, and I have not worked on a main panel before (even though I am very handy).

It took me longer to run the 10-3 wire to the outlet by ... more