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| |  | Outdoor Power Tools | Home » » » » » Reliance Controls Transfer Switch Kit - 6 Circuit, Model# 31406CRK | | | | | | | Description: | | The Reliance Controls Corporation 6-circuit 30 Amp transfer switch is a complete turn-key kit with everything needed to make a professional transfer switch installation in a home or office. It is designed to enable the wiring system of the building to accept the full power of a portable generator, which can run multiple electrical appliances and devices during a power outage. Use this transfer switch for up to 4,500-watt generators equipped with NEMA L14-20 or L14-30 power outlets. The kit includes a 30A 6-circuit prewired loadside reliance transfer switch with wattmeters; 30 Amp outdoor power cord inlet box, a 30 Amp 10-foot generator power cord with L14-30 ends, and an extra L14-20 cord end for smaller generators. This unit is cUL1008 listed and is covered by a 5-year warranty. | | | Features: | |
• 6-circuit, 30 Amp transfer switch for enabling generator
• For use with 4500-watt generator with NEMA L14-20 or L14-30 power outlets
• Includes 30 Amp 6-circuit prewired loadside reliance transfer switch with wattmeters
• Includes 30 Amp 10-foot generator power cord, extra L14-20 cord end
• CUL1008 listed; 5-year warranty
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 5.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 13.5 inches | | Product Height:
| 17.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 18.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 18.1 inches | | Package Width:
| 13.6 inches | | Package Height:
| 5.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 14.8 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 37 reviews |
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1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Great transfer switchApr 11, 2010
I have been looking for a transfer switch. I read several reviews here at Amazon. I decided to order the Reliance
transfer switch. It had all the parts I needed and compared to several other companies, the best price.
When I got the kit I was impressed how well made it was. No cheap stuff here. I put it all together installed it
on the wall put conduit and the proper wire in it. Installed the outlet outside next to my generator. Just to
make sure it was all done to the satisfaction of the power company, I had a electrician come and wire it. I
am sure I could have done it , but was concerned about code in our area. They came out and took a look
at the unit and what I had already done. They returned the next day and in an hour finished up. I ran the
generator and checked out the essential circuits I had selected. It worked perfect . the load was balanced
just great. They commented that this the best unit they have seen and thought I had made an outstanding
Choice. Yes I recommend it highly
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Well done & easily installed Transfer Switch Kit..Mar 24, 2010
Compared many transfer switches and this one is easy to use, easily installed with some basic electrical/wiring skills (hire an electrician if you don't feel "comfy" playing with 220). Once installed simple to transfer power in an outage to your generator without possibility of feedback from utility.
Also does NOT require extra add on bits and pieces as do others for install (IE: separate/additional breakers in panel, etc). Transfer Plug either mounts in Transfer Switch or at remote location & kit includes all extras needed to hook up generator....
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Nice Product, Easy Install, Great SupportMar 01, 2010
I purchased this transfer switch in the Fall from Home Depot (it would have been cheaper getting it through Amazon) along with an Elite Series 6200 generator from Sears. Even though we lost power several times this winter, I was putting off the installation because it involved running 100 feet of wire. Well, we lost power again and that prompted me to finally give it a whirl.
The first thing to note is the great installation videos, available on the DVD that comes with the kit and also online. I actually watched the videos online before I made the purchase, which is what made me feel comfortable about doing this on my own in the first place. I watched the videos several times and made notes for the section of the procedure where I wouldn't have power. These were:
(1) Label switches A, B, C&D, E, F
(2) Turn off main and remove cover.
(3) Tap out knockout and pull wires though (you also need to tighten the clamp ring, not mentioned in the video).
(4) Mount transfer switch (I had prepared the area ahead of time).
(5) Connect white wire to open position in neutral bar (explained in the video).
(6) Connect green wire to grounding (neutral) bar (all this is explained in the video).
(7) For wire A, turn off breaker and remove existing wire, cut red wire A, strip, and connect to breaker. Take black wire A, cut and strip, and attach to wire taken out of circuit with yellow wire nut.
(8) Repeat for the rest of the wires.
(9) Tuck wires in a bit and replace.
This procedure went very smoothly.
Similarly, installing the remote port and wiring it and the transfer switch was easy to do following the instructions. I did have to run out and get wire conduit clamps, but in the end I was feeling quite confident, fired up the generator, and started testing the circuits.
Circuits C&D (my well) and F (my boiler) received power. Unfortunately, circuits A (my fridge) and B and E (misc) were not working. I spent a while trying to troubleshoot this, checking to see if the generator was overloaded, etc., and realized that these circuits were failing even when they were the only ones the generator was powering. The amp meters read zero. It seemed to me that my wiring in the main panel must be OK because the appliances work in LINE mode, and turn off in the OFF setting. Finally, I called customer support.
I can't say enough about the customer support. The technician was patient and knowledgeable, and together we analyzed the problem. Because my well was working on circuits C&D, he said that the generator was probably not the problem, since it was sending power on both "legs" (another thing explained in the video). He had me check the switches by watching the fridge after switching to GEN, and then pushing on the switch (upward, checking for a loose connection). Still, no power. He suggested that it might be the circuit breakers, which could be accessed by removing the black ring and screw, and then two additional screws in the transfer panel at which point the upper assembly can tip forward and out. I told him I would try swapping the good F breaker with the failing A breaker and call him back with the results.
Well, when I had the switch apart and was swapping those circuit breakers (wiggling them free from their connectors) I noticed that one of the connectors on the A switch seemed loose, so I tightened it. Also, one of the two connectors on the B breaker was off, although that might have been caused by my efforts in swapping the two breakers.
Anyway, I button the thing back up and not only does the A circuit work, but all the other circuits as well.
I'm sure that my experience was unusual, but it's good to know that where I had problems they were readily resolved through good technical support. I will definitely recommend this product to my friends, and maybe for a beer I'll even help them install it.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Easy to install, works as advertisedFeb 28, 2010
I was intimidated about installing this by myself until I read the reviews. Just plan it out. Take a look at your main electrical box, and decide where you want to mount the outlet box and transfer switch. Then make a list of items you need that are not in the kit. I needed 50 feet of 10 gauge 3-wire (plus ground). I purchased this at Home Depot for $60. I also needed conduit pieces running from the exit out the house to the outlet box. I used the same type of conduit as was used to run power to my AC compressor, a dark gray heavy plastic type.
Installation took about 3 hours. The longest part was running the 10 gauge wire from the transfer switch to the outside box. 10 gauge 3-wire is heavy and doesn't bend easily. I used all but 1 foot of the 50 foot roll. I was able to use the same runs in the basement ceiling as existing wiring, following the AC compressor cable out the same exit.
There was sufficient room underneath the main electrical box to mount the transfer switch. I ran the flexible conduit out the right side of the transfer switch and up to a knock-out on the bottom of the main electrical box.
Once I had the outlet box, heave gauge wire and transfer switch installed, connecting the transfer switch circuits to the house breakers, the part I was most nervous about, was fast and easy.
Update 2-28-10: We lost power for 9 hours. In 10 minutes I had the generator running and plugged in. The transfer switch worked perfectly.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Worth Every Red Cent!Feb 20, 2010
I purchased this transfer switch after my hooking up my generator to my breaker box a few times during power outages,the old way.
The old was consists of, taking the cover off of the breaker panel.Killing the main breaker,then hard wiring each breaker buss to the generator.Then locating and turning on the breakers to turn on to power up the circuits I need.Not to mention all of this is done in total darkness,if the power outage happens at night.Then the process has to be reversed after the outage ends.
The Reliance Controls 6 Circuit Transfer Switch eliminates all of this hassle,and almost makes hooking up my emergency generator fun.I did the instillation myself,and found it very easy to do. It took me about two hours of my time,and everything I needed for the hook up,except the mounting screws for the box,and wire for hooking up the units receptacle is in the box.
Reliance has a step by step video on how to install the switch on their web site.I watched the video a couple of times and then installed the switch.
The instructions,and video showed me how to balance my circuits to avoid overloading my generator.The transfer switch has six two way circuit switches,each having its own built in breaker.Now when the power goes out I plug in the cable that came supplied,one end to my generator,and the other end to the supplied receptacle.Then I start the generator,and flip the 6 switches from the line side to the generator side,and I'm back in business.Now from the time the power goes out,to the time that the generator is hooked up and running my house circuits is about ten minutes.The time it takes to start the generator,plug in two plugs,and flip six breaker switches.I don't even have to open my house's breaker box door.
If you are thinking of buying this item,I say go for it you will be happy you did the next time you loose power.Now instead of dreading a power loss,I know I can be comfortable again with just plugging in a cord,and the flip of six switches.
This is the best money I have spent in a long,long time.
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