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Written May 13, 2008 |
| Reliance Controls Power Transfer Kit for Portable Generators (10 Circuit) Review |
| By Mike Maz |
| Excellent kit! Everything you need is there except the conduit from the outside connection to the panel. Simple instalation. Up and running in no time. Bring on the next snowstorm! |
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Written April 03, 2007 |
| Reliance Controls Power Transfer Kit for Portable Generators (10 Circuit) Review |
| By Patrick Gelle |
| Just bought this unit. Very easy to install with the pre-wired box and easy to operate. Overall excellent value with the inlet and extension cord and the 10 circuits. Using this unit I can power my entire 4000 square foot house from my 7500 watt generator in a snap. |
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Written April 14, 2006 |
| Reliance Controls Power Transfer Kit for Portable Generators (10 Circuit) Review |
| By Ryan Bengston |
| very nice unit. I purchased this unit for south florida also.. comes with everything you need except for connection needed from this transfer panel to supplied power inlet box shown in this picture. this unit has 1/2'' or 3/4'' knockouts on sides and bottom for 1/2'' conduit. arrived within a week and i had it wired and operational in under two hours,all wires labled and comes with instructions for electrician to wire. also the brackets can be removed to make more single pole breakers. high quality! |
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Written December 09, 2009 |
| Best bang for the buck in emergencies |
| By jim moore (Louisville, KY) |
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). |
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Written November 24, 2008 |
| Nice Quality Transfer Switch |
| By Michael Bruss (Lenexa, KS) |
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. |
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Written July 03, 2008 |
| How to Pick the Perfect Power Transfer System |
| By Jon Hoch, Founder (Bolingbrook, IL) |
NEVER backfeed the electricity into the house. If done incorrectly, you can electrocute utility workers repairing downed power lines.
For safety's sake, we strongly recommends hiring a licensed electrician to install a power transfer system (starting at $265) to redistribute power from the generator to the circuit panel.
A power transfer system basically contains a manual transfer switch, a power inlet box and a power cord.
The first step in selecting a power transfer system is determing your installation.
GARAGE INSTALLATION
If your main electric panel is located in your garage, congratulations. This is the easiest and least expensive way to install a power transfer system.
Your electrician simply connects a manual transfer switch to your main electrical panel. You don't need a power inlet box box since you can run a power cord into the garage.
Always run your generator outside of the garage to prevent carbon monoxide poisioning. You'll need at least a 25-foot power cord to give you ample distance.
BASEMENT INSTALLATION
If your main panel is located in the basement, you have two options. You can run a power cord through an open basement window.
A better option, however, is to mount a power inlet box on the outside of your house near your electrical panel. The power inlet box is then hardwired directly to your manual transfer switch.
When the power goes out, you simply plug one end of a power cord into the generator. The other end connects to the power inlet box. Flip a few switches, and your running on backup power.
A typical transfer switch installation will take about 3-4 hours and cost around $200-$300. But it's an investment that will be fully appreciated the next time the power goes out. |
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