We are waiting for our generator (it's on back order) - do we need a Generator Transfer Switch Kit With Transfer Switch to use it?
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You don't need a transfer switch to use it, if you plan on just running extension cords into your house. If you want to feed power into your house's electrical wiring, so you can use some lights and leave your fridge plugged in where it is, then you will need a transfer switch and an electrician to install it.
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It is not recommended by the manufacturer to use any breaker larger than a 30 amp double pole. I don"t operate my stove on the back up generator. With this transfer switch and a 8500 watt portable generator I can run most everything else, not all at the same time though. That includes the AC.
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Sorry I returned the generator and switch. But from my experience ask your contractor who is doing install. Some switches are easier and require less wiring. It can save you lots of money.
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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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I think that you are asking if you could use the Progressive Industries power guard unit with your transfer switch. The answer is yes. The only thing a transfer switch does is automatically switch your power from 110volt from your land line electric source to 110volt from your generator and back. It provides almost no protection for your RV. The Progressive Industries protects all of the electrical units in your RV from power surges, high voltage, low voltage and many many other electrical problems. It is easy to use and gives all the protection as listed at the Progressive Industries web site. I think that you are asking if you could use the Progressive Industries power guard unit with your transfer switch. The answer is yes. The only thing a transfer switch does is automatically switch your power from 110volt from your land line electric source to 110volt from your generator and back. It provides almost no protection for your RV. The Progressive Industries protects all of the electrical units in your RV from power surges, high voltage, low voltage and many many other electrical problems. It is easy to use and gives all the protection as listed at the Progressive Industries web... » Read More I think that you are asking if you could use the Progressive Industries power guard unit with your transfer switch. The answer is yes. The only thing a transfer switch does is automatically switch your power from 110volt from your land line electric source to 110volt from your generator and back. It provides almost no protection for your RV. The Progressive Industries protects all of the electrical units in your RV from power surges, high voltage, low voltage and many many other electrical problems. It is easy to use and gives all the protection as listed at the Progressive Industries web site. « Show Less
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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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I believe the most overlooked need is a place for the generator to run where it is out of inclement weather. And most importantly, where carbon monoxide will not enter the home or area the generator is providing power to.As for wiring in the switch itself, if the switch is close to the electrical panel all you need are wire strippers, wire nuts, and electrical tape. I also needed a meter to wring out the wiring which was not marked on the unit I received. I first installed a plywood panel on the wall and then screwed the transfer switch to that.
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YES, but you have to determine what type of installation you want, Re; automatic or manual. And for what size load you're going to be attaching to the generator.
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If your generator has an off/on switch, just put it in series with the off side of the switch.
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The transfer switch has a 15 amp circuit breaker. However I installed this unit for emergency backup power option for my Forced Air furnace. As my furnace uses between 6 to 8 amps of power draw, it is well within the Transfer Switch rating. The furnace should only be drawing the amperage that it needs, not what generator is capable of producing.
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Yes you can. It can handle 30 amps with no problem. But don't use a 30 amp transfer switch for a 50 Amp generator- BIG trouble!
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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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Yes you can switch over. It has a 50amp generator breaker and a 100amp grid breaker that it switches at the same time. Seems to work good when i tested it, perfect for my set up.
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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.
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We just hooked ours up to a car battery. It has clamps like jumper cables, if there is a spot in your generator to hook them then yes
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The generac panel needs to be hard wired to the circuit panel and the generator. They do not have a plug for either side.
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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.