If I directly connect a portable generator (not a inverter generator) to my gas boiler during a power outage, do I still need this transfer switch?
1761588
You must have a means to disconnect the boiler from the main circuit of the building to connect to any generator, This is why a transfer switch is needed, Don
1761589
The Transfer Switch acts as just that - a device that switches the source of power from your power company to your generator and vise-versa. When not connected to the generator your furnace draws power from the power company; during an outage you simply plug your generator into the Transfer Switch and flip the switch so that power then comes from the generator. It's the easiest way to connect to the generator power source when no light is available.
1761590
There must be some disconnect switch in the circuit between the generatot and the boiler. I guess you could wire the generator into the existing power switch at the boiler and disconnect the house wiring which will require reconnection when power is restored. The whole point of the transfer switch is an easy changeover. Who wants to be making wiring changes during a blackout?
1761591
The transfer switch allows you to switch fron main power to gen. power by flick of switch. Safty for power line workers on back feed. Also it is fused when connected this is a must for your safty. Normal 12 gage extenion cord is all you need to plug in to gen. and transfer switch. You can wire this to on and off switch on boiler This is in instruction book. or to your main. Good luck Arch
180352
I would probably say yes, but the real question do you need to power them all at once. Mine runs a 5 ton AC, a well pump, a septic lift station, and the washer and dryer and I have run two burners on the stove without problem. Depending on which transfer switch you get you can your system set to have priorities on the load and it can temporarily drop load from less priority circuits. Wiring the panel is not a job for everyone. Why not call a Kohler dealer and have them look at your system and spec out a solution.
1794683
No it does not. You likely have a 100 or 200 amp electric service and the generator has an output of about 30 amps. It should be able to handle your essential circuits though using an 8-10 circuit transfer panel
1334597
The cord and plug shown go from the generator to the wall box. There is also a female plug in the wall box. You will need to buy a cable and conduit to fit between the wall box and the transfer switch. I think I paid about $80 for everything I needed to connect the transfer switch, including a 60 amp breaker for the main box.
1017536
You could as long as it was isolsted from the utility power grid with a transfer switch or equal, keep in mind thstit is only 120vac output and your house panel is most likely 120/240. Better use is for emegency backup seeSunbyrd.com or kcbyrdelectric.com will link you there. We use them in a stand alone backup systemtnx, kee.
1260364
I installed this product about 6 mons ago and it did not have a switch to indicate instant transfer. Mine is delayed even more because I have two switches, one for the generator switch over and then this one that I use for the inverter switch over. It takes about 20 secs.
1808234
1875 watts is the maximum load you can put on the transfer switch. The switch doesn't care about the generator size only the load that it will be controlling...hope that helps.
130134
As long as the generator has a 30 amp 4 prong receptacle this transfer panel can be used
1334599
The transfer switch must be hardwired to the main house panel box. The smaller box is also hardwired though walls or conduit to the outside connector box. The black cable connects the outside connector box tot he generator. You can go to the Generec website and down load the full manual for this item.
1526561
It does come with a transfer switch if advertised. We didn't mess with our breaker box at all. We pulled the meter to the house and ran wires from the meter straight to the transfer switch. Took our "house" wires and hooked to the transfer switch as well, then from the transfer switch we wired to the generator. The house line goes directly to the breaker so you don't have to mess with the box at all. It's probably a $1k+ job for an electrician to do...guessing. Me and my brother in law did it....but he's an electrician.
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If you are purchasing a 10kw or higher you will have no trouble runnig them . The Nexus transfer switch has 3 load shedding curcirts for central air , electric heating and other equipment to hook up just keep track of the amount wattage you plan to run .I have a 10kw and I hooked it up to my service and when power goes out, Generac counts down and switchs over form Con Ed runnig a 3 story house with no trouble .Good Luck Mike
876783
Seems like something is mis-wired. The transfer switches should never allow power to go either from the generator to the incoming power line, or vice-versa. The switches operate closed-open-closed, never connected to both sides at the same time. This is a dangerous condition.A spark could also occur if the generator was running when the cord was unplugged, but you say it was OFF.
1079059
The transfer switch should be matched to the generator your using not your home electric service. If the generator you are purchasing has a 30 amp output then this is a good match.
940310
We don't know the answer. Our electrician and plumber took care of the whole installation. I know that we have an automatic switch so, if we lose power, the generator goes on automatically. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
2260452
There is only one breaker in the transfer switch. It transfers the entire load of the main panel. If you need distribution breakers they make other panels with up to 14 distribution breakers in them
404170
Yes. I wired mine to the existing switch. If you don't have one, just add one inline to your power panel.
1838624
If you have the Q310C 10 Circuit Transfer Switch as it comes, the answer is no. However if you look closely at the face of the transfer switch, you will notice a square plastic cover that is held on by one screw and is approx. 2" x 2". If you remove that cover, you will notice that the hole underneath is actually round and there are three holes for screws. Reliance sells a Power Inlet Kit (Reliance PK 30, 30A,L14-30), that can be purchased and hardwired/attached where that round hole is. You would also have to open the bottom front of the Transfer Switch (screwed on) to gain access to the wiring and have room to work. And of course you also need to know what you are doing, to be safe. But you would then have the ability to plug a 30 amp twist and lock generator cord directly into the transfer switch. Keep in mind that Reliance also sells Transfer Switches that are already set up as I am describing to you. Reliance Q310A (I believe).