what size plug do i need to buy for the generator to the transfer box 20 or 30 amp?? thanks
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Much depends on the model and age of your generator. Many, if not all new generators, 5000 watts (5Kw) or greater have a 30 amp 220v outlet, typically, but not always a NEMA LC14-30 twist lock connector. If a 20amp output, then a NEMA LC14-20 connector. Check in the generator manual for exact details, it should let you know the output ranges and types. Never go smaller than required though, for example, using a 20amp breaker on a max 30amp loaded. Safer to buy bigger, i.e. the 30amp transfer box.
840174
The honda generator I have requires a pigtail from the generator which looks like a simple extension cord plugin to a twenty amp plug which then plugs into your twenty amp cord that you will run out from the reliance box. Personally I wished I would have bought the 30 amp reliance box which is identical except for the plugin. The 30 amp connectors are more standard size and are more available than the 20 amp stuff in my experience.
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This was a 30 AMP plug. I purchases a 50' generator cable. The cable is mounted in the suspended ceiling of the basement. The female end of the cable is hanging from the ceiling in front of the transfer swirtch. The other end actually runs outside and hangs under the deck where the generator would go. I didn't purchase a seperate 30 amp plug. It's part of the 50' cable.Hope this helps.
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I believe my answer may have been deleted prior to being sent, therefore I repeat it here.My Reliance Model 20216A transfer switch contained a male plug which required a female receptacle on the cord. Reliance specs say this is a 20 amp unit and I used an L-14-20G cord mounted receptacle to connect to the transfer switch plug. I would suggest you go to Reliancecontrols.com and search for your model number. That plug should be specified.This conflicts with the previous answers you received so I would suggest you confirm with Reliance or wait until you have the unit, then buy the proper connector.Good Luck. I believe my answer may have been deleted prior to being sent, therefore I repeat it here.My Reliance Model 20216A transfer switch contained a male plug which required a female receptacle on the cord. Reliance specs say this is a 20 amp unit and I used an L-14-20G cord mounted receptacle to connect to the transfer switch plug. I would suggest you go to Reliancecontrols.com and search for your model number. That plug should be specified.This conflicts with the previous answers you received so I would suggest you confirm with Reliance or wait until you have the unit, then... » Read More I believe my answer may have been deleted prior to being sent, therefore I repeat it here.My Reliance Model 20216A transfer switch contained a male plug which required a female receptacle on the cord. Reliance specs say this is a 20 amp unit and I used an L-14-20G cord mounted receptacle to connect to the transfer switch plug. I would suggest you go to Reliancecontrols.com and search for your model number. That plug should be specified.This conflicts with the previous answers you received so I would suggest you confirm with Reliance or wait until you have the unit, then buy the proper connector.Good Luck. « Show Less
1084192
You will need a double breaker with a minimum of 25 amp on each side. I have a double 30 on 1 panel and a double 40 on the other (I have 2 hookups) The Generator has its own breaker as well if over drawn.
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J.R., you want the Conntek L1430520 Y adapter. It has 4-prongs and matches the plug on the generator.This one (the L5-30P) has only three prongs.... won't fit....
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The only difference between this and the 30 amp model, I believe isthe 30216 is the plug in adapter. Because you will have to have some kind of pigtail to get the plug to fit into your generator anyway I would go with the 30216. It seems to be a more standard size for hooking up and you shouldn't,t have to pay to much more for this setup. Plus if you end up going a little bigger on the generator at some point you'll be covered. To answer your question though, yes this will work.
279162
Don't know about the connector number you listed, but mine plugs into the 120 I 240 outlet on my generator.
1982634
I have ordered the 30 amp cord.....It is my understanding that all the cords (15 and 20 amp) would work.....What determines which one you need is the amperage size breaker you are connecting to.......
1611067
No, the plug is part of the assembly and included. This allows you to simply connect the wiring to the back of the plug and mount the box on an exterior wall of your house. The installation was very simple. The only thing you need to check is if you want a 30amp connector or a 50amp connector. This product is the 50amp version of the plug. The reason I mention this is that the cables you use to connect to your generator will need to match this plug. Hope that helps, Rick
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#8 and if your feeding from another box I would use 75 amp minimum. Comes with 50amp+30amp+20amp=100amps. I think 100amp is the way to go
578534
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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A generator has a "plug in" for one side of "lets call an extension cord". The other side can be plugged intothis "generator 50 amp recepticle". This recepticle can then be wired to a switch or automatic transfer then on to the house. I do not make my living as an electrician so double check with one.
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7' plug, 5' ground, 6.5' electrode lead. I run it on a 20 amp breaker with no problems...so I assume that you could get by with a pretty small generator.
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It depends which plug your generator has. The ones I am familiar with have a 4 prong twist lock type 240 plug. I use one that is split into 2 120 plugs, but if you want to use 240v, you just need to see what type of plug is on the generator and the appliance you are using. If you are not sure, ask an electrician to be safe.
1334600
Plug is wired to transfer switch and cord plugs into that plug from generator
325753
Depending on what else u run with generator , it does not require many amps when running . A 3kw will be fine Maybe a lil surge when u first plug it in
1079060
You can wire up to about 10 circuits through this box, you have to pick the ones you want to back up and wire them through this switch, it does not back-up the entire 200 amp panel. I do not believe your total load can excede 30 amps, as I remember you feed this box with two 15 amp breakers from the main box when you are not running the backup generator. This box always feeds the circuits you run from it and gets its power from the generator or main panel.
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Its a 30amp rated cord so it will be plugged into your 30amp recept on generator.. all good :)
1276511
By regular size, do you mean like a group 24 or 27? I would not rely on the 12V side of the generator to charge my house battery. I would get a 30 to 15 amp adapter and plug that directly into the 120V AC receptacle on the generator. Let your on board charger charge your battery.