How to install a transfer switch - Reliance Controls

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The Reliance Controls 30 Amp 250-Volt 7,500-Watt Non-Fuse 6-Circuit Transfer Switch Kit includes the necessities to make a professional transfer switch installation in a home, office or small business. The transfer switch enables the electrical system of the building to accept the power of a portable generator to run up to 6 single-pole circuits or 4 single-pole circuits and one 20 Amp 2-pole circuit. It allows you to power electrical appliances, devices and lighting during a power outage.

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All Comments (18)
  • @jinx0071
    Easy demo to follow with just enough attention given to the task to make me understand the process. Very good job. Thank you
  • @TheKevinbabcock
    Very cool video and extremely helpful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge
  • @davidroberts3692
    I installed this same kit in my house. Very easy and actually I had fun doing it (I’m retired). Put the hookup box out by the deck in back,bought an extra 25 ft 10 gauge extension cord and I can run my Dura-Max 5500watt generator in my garage. After I take my cars out of course. Run two refrigerators,one microwave(20 amp)one counter plug(20 amp) circuit in basement family room and the furnace. Easy peasy!
  • @0552steve
    Thanks for a quality video from a pro. I came here prior to troubleshooting my transfer switch to review a proper installation. Though I've used my Reliance kit 3 times successfully since I installed it in '19 (plus a 1 a year test) problems with two circuits occurred during last months power outage. I will be checking wire nuts first of course. Seems to be my main fault when I DIY around the house :( Have been switching to WAGO's. Thanks again sir.
  • @ShowemRight
    Thank you, and I will add, the first thing I think is best to do is to ID all your circuits on your main panel.. like, know what’s connected to each circuit on your main breaker box (panel box), and ID them with tape paper using a good ink, or type it out from printer.
  • @tracycox8841
    Much better explanation than the instructions that came with the Reliance transfer switch. Thanks for the video!
  • @bam5235
    Nice video, can the transfer be used as a circuit breaker too? Planning to connect a beam from a Ecoflow to it
  • @jamesgraham6796
    Just a Note... Each pair of wires (Red and Black) are marked with a letter- ABCD on the side of the insulation. Be be sure to keep these "paired" to the household circuits that you are choosing to run off the generator. Suggestion, See Reliance official videos.
  • @Poaf-1
    Basically he’s uhooking the blk wires and putting them together then joining the red to the breakers on all of em
  • @user-qp4gp4ri8c
    My 4500W generator has a 3-prong outlet. Can I use a 3 prong to 4prong adaptor cord to connect the generator to the inlet box?
  • @hnndevices
    Which the wire gauge of the one from inlet box to the transfer switch ? This one is not included in the kit I bought from Costco. Thanks
  • @Synonomous
    Good video except I can't use wire nuts in the main panel where I live.