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 7,500-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.
Reliance Controls Transfer Switch Kit – 6 Circuit, Model# 31406CRK
Price: $259.99
Features
- 6-circuit, 30 Amp transfer switch for enabling generator
- For use with 7500-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
User Reviews
Have not needed to use the transfer switch function yet but the instalation was simple following the instructions and quality of the equipment is good. -- Transfer Switch
First installing this switch depends on several factors. First you must have space for the 7" x 7" box next to your electrical panel. They say it can be 18" away but the kit comes with a 90 degree elbow so unless you plan on buying a new connector --using theirs requires a u in the cable. Make it more like 10" away. Also you will need a 3/4 inch hole in your electrical box. All boxes have punch outs but most are 1/2". After you locate the 3/4 punch out, open the panel cover, you'll need space inside for a boat load of wires coming into your box. Make sure your not punching out into something inside the box, like a bunch of wiring, a grounding bar, etc.
Second the labeling on the individual wires for this device is actually on the wire. You will require serious light for this project. So when you turn off the main to the house to start wiring, you better have an extension cord on your generator to plug in to so you can see. We are talking micro letters on the side of wire. C and D, E and F on black and red wires in smudged micro print. What ever you do don't start until you've clearly marked the breakers as well your going to wire. I put a letter on each switch so when the cover was removed I could still tell which ones I was dealing with. Make sure the breaker is controlling what you think it is, and you know any other secondary functions. With careful planning and lots of pre-marking the actual wiring will go relatively fast. Make sure you have 2 spaces on your grounding bar by the way. Mine was stuffed with things. Have lots of large wire connectors since they are needed everywhere.
I installed an external plug in my garage which I reach with a 20' extension cord to the generator. I was going to put the box outside but after seeing the box --it did not look terribly weather worthy to me.
This box does use proprietary breaker switches and is not upgradable. For me this was not a problem since -1) I only use it for emergencies, so I doubt I'll wear it out 2)I wasn't looking to light up the whole house. Over the last 5 years we've had 4 outages of over 3 days. With refrigerator,natural gas furnace (floor fans for those summer outages),52" large screen TV, half a dozen lights, pool cover motor we have been good to go. We're talking less than 2,500 watts.
-- Careful Planning --and a few surprises
We moved in to our home about two months ago and are already on power outage number three. Most of the neighbors simply hook up their generators to a 220v outlet in the garage and "remember to turn of the main breaker." I'm not willing to risk the lives of the workers helping to repair the lines. This unit was simple to install and eliminates the risk of sending power back into the grid. It is very easy to use once installed and the instruction manual is clear and concise. Total install time for me was about two hours but the majority of that time was running the cable to the remote power inlet. The process of hooking the transfer switch to the breaker panel only took about ten minutes since the wires were so clearly marked.
Another great benefit is the wattage meter than helps ensure the load on the generator is balanced. The only other item that needs to be purchased is the cable that runs between the transfer switch and the remote power inlet. I ran 10/3 plus ground wire through 3/4" flexible conduit. I also drove a brass rod into the ground connected to the generator frame by a #12 copper braid to make sure everything is well grounded. This is a very easy project. -- Peace of mind.
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 -- Great transfer switch
Compared many transfer switches and this one is easyto 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.... -- Well done & easily installed Transfer Switch Kit..
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