does the generac model 5875 20kw generator come with a 200amp pre wired transfer switch ????
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I'm not sure what you mean by "pre wired", but it does come with a whole-house Smart Switch. It does exactly what you would expect a transfer switch to do: It automatically disconnects the house from the mainline and distributes power from the generator to the breaker box. The only wiring needed is bringing the mainline into the smart switch, the generator into the smart switch, and a line from the smart switch to the breaker box. Admittedly, I hired someone to do this (I don't mess with electrical), but I watched what he did, and it seemed very straight forward. I hope this answers your question. I'm not sure what you mean by "pre wired", but it does come with a whole-house Smart Switch. It does exactly what you would expect a transfer switch to do: It automatically disconnects the house from the mainline and distributes power from the generator to the breaker box. The only wiring needed is bringing the mainline into the smart switch, the generator into the smart switch, and a line from the smart switch to the breaker box. Admittedly, I hired someone to do this (I don't mess with electrical), but I watched what he did, and it seemed very straight forward. I hope this... » Read More I'm not sure what you mean by "pre wired", but it does come with a whole-house Smart Switch. It does exactly what you would expect a transfer switch to do: It automatically disconnects the house from the mainline and distributes power from the generator to the breaker box. The only wiring needed is bringing the mainline into the smart switch, the generator into the smart switch, and a line from the smart switch to the breaker box. Admittedly, I hired someone to do this (I don't mess with electrical), but I watched what he did, and it seemed very straight forward. I hope this answers your question. « Show Less
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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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A. The transfer switch is included in the price; B. I don't know what you mean by "pre-wired." You have to get a certified electrician to install the whole thing, so you can't just "plug and play."
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If I recall you can buy it with or without the TF switch - they are priced separately on Amazon. I bought with. I cant speak highly enough ab out this machine. It paid for itself during Sandy alone - my area was without poer for 10 days. My house was like a refugee camp. :)
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Yes it does, but like JeffC described, you'd probably need a professional electircian - this is definitely not a DIY kind of project
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The answer to the question of breaker box down below is not correct.. They take all the main power going to your main breaker box or boxes and reroute to the transfer switch then from the transfer switch they run into your breaker boxes otherwise you could not control power from the street and be able to monitor when power comes back thus not allowing a double load from hitting your house
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when I ordered, I could order it with or without the switch.As it turned out, I ordered it with the switch, but because of the storm in the NE, delivery was delayed, and I had to supply my electrician with a switch to install before the generator came. I was then able to change my order to generator without switch.
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I'm not sure what you mean by "pre wired", but it does come with a whole-house Smart Switch. It does exactly what you would expect a transfer switch to do: It automatically disconnects the house from the mainline and distributes power from the generator to the breaker box. The only wiring needed is bringing the mainline into the smart switch, the generator into the smart switch, and a line from the smart switch to the breaker box. Admittedly, I hired someone to do this (I don't mess with electrical), but I watched what he did, and it seemed very straight forward. I hope this answers your question.
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Plug is wired to transfer switch and cord plugs into that plug from generator
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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).
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Yes. If you go to page 6 of the champion 9000/7000 watt generator manual (http://www.championpowerequipment.com/pdf/manuals/41532/41532_manual-english.pdf) you will see that one of the receptacles on your generator panel is a NEMA L14-30R receptacle. NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) provides a list of standardized plug configurations. L14-30R represents one such configuration. This receptacle requires an electrical cord with a locking connector. It is common on many generators (your 7000 watt Champion as well as my 7500 watt Westinghouse). The "L14" refers to a receptacle that can be used with circuits up to 120 or 240 volts. The "30" represents a current use of up to 30 amps. A locking connector is required so that the attached power cord does not come undone due to generator vibration. In short, the CONNTEK 20601 (25 foot) cord will meet your needs. This power cord provides the proper plug on one end to connect to the generator's L14-30R receptacle as well as the proper connector on the other end of the cord to attach to the transfer switch (presumably) on your house. I purchased this exact cord my Westinghouse generator and it works just fine. Hope this helps.
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No! The generator and transfer switch are all that is provided. I installed a concrete pad for my generator and lp tank. Please note (I was previously an electrical inspector) - Install rebar in the concrete pad and bond the rebar to your ground rod. Make sure your installation is done by a licensed electrician and inspected. Compliant with 2014 National Electric Code.
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No - you need to get it separate and they are kind of expensive, I ordered this one: "Reliance Controls PC3040 40-Feet 30-Amp L14-30 Generator Power Cord for Up to 7500-Watt Generators" it was $100 but everything works perfect now so its kind of worth the extra money.
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The whole panel is a 60 amp panel. Inside the panel is a 30 amp breaker which then leads to your generators 30 amp. The panels meant to hold more than 30 A because your generator does not have to handle everything in the transfer switch at once. That's a great thing about this piece is that you can control what your generator powers when the powers off.
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The switch is rated for 7500 watts. Although your generator is rated at 8000 watts, that is probably it's maximum rated output and it's running capacity would normally be considerably less. The max capacity is usually only achieved during the initial startup of certain electrical equipment, which when once running, the wattage drops off. It is important to determine the wattage required for those electrical circuits which you wish to energize, and then balance that demand across both sides of the transfer switch, while also being careful not to exceed the 7500 watts maximum. In the short of it, this is an excellent switch, easily installed, and should meet your needs with no problem.
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It did come with one. We had the house wired for the generator so the electrician made us a special cord for that purpose.
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There are two inputs that this can switch between. One input is a 100amp feed from your breaker panel, the other is a 60amp input you wire to a generator input of your selection. Typically, you'd then wire a single output to a sub panel. Bear in mind you'll only ever have 60 or 100 amps coming into that sub panel, which for most people is adequate for "critical" loads ( fridge, freezer, well pump). I have mine feeding a 20 space breaker panel. There are no "circuits" in this unit as there are in many transfer switches that combine a switch like this with a loads panel. This is just the switch. Consult a professional electrician for wiring it together.
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No additional breakers are required. The manual transfer switch has its own breakers and your existing service panel breakers are used so that each circuit is protected regardless of power source (obviously circuits NOT modified to be powered by the generator will be 'dead' during a power outage). Your choice of your "must have" circuits is important...I selected my furnace, refrigerator, two lighting circuits, living room wall outlets and basement lights. Thanks to LED bulbs, I can run all of those items on less than 4000 watts. I hope this helps. Stan
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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.
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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
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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
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No, it is just a heavy duty four prong 30 amp cord from generator to transfer switch.
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As long as the generator has a 30 amp 4 prong receptacle this transfer panel can be used
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No there isn't a copy of the owners manual with the unit, but you can go to Generac's website and look it up.