Can you plug generator directly into this and if so does it come wit h receptacle behind the door on front or do you need to buy &amp; install receptacle?
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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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The unit comes with a ground terminal that should be connected to the frame of the generator. The manual suggests connecting this to a copper rod driven into the ground. I get around this by using the ground of a 3-prong wire and plugging it into an outlet (but my purpose is as backup power for the house during a storm).
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Are you plugging this into the generator? I don't see why it wouldn't work...
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How are you going to power it? a generator and if so how many total amps does your generator out ? also how many lights do you plan on installing? Hope this helps
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I have ours in a fenced in enclosure immediately behind our attached garage where the central AC unit is located. When the windows on the back of the house are closed, it is barely discernable, even operating at full draw on the system (genny engine RPM up high.) Given that it is a back up generator and it is expected to be heard as part of the fact that there is a need for it to begin with, it's not at all bothersome.
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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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Hi Scott, It would be a receptacle like the one you would use for a welder or an electric range or dryer. If you are still unsure, wait until the unit arrives to get a better understanding of what you need. Also, you can search for the download pdf files of the Wattstation to ge a better understanding of what you need. I hope I was able to help you on this.Good Luck.
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Nothing. You should be able to hook that stuff up directly to the power outlets of the generator.
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No, it comes with a regular outlet. The picture shows one with a led, but mines came without any led / led / light. I had to buy the surge protector separate. If that what you want, I recommend to buy a very similar model in Home Depot for $15 that comes without the outlet and you can choose the outlet of your preference!
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Yes, mine is hooked up that way. Additional info.: The generator does not keep the battery charged. Need to disconnect it while not in use or it will discharge due to the monitoring function staying awake.
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Hi Terriann, The unit comes completely assembled except for the generator, the blue thing in the photo, which is wrapped separately and only needs to be plugged into a socket. A very easy assembly, quick, simple, no tools required. One note: be sure that you check the fan for the direction that it blows in case that matters, there is a very small arrow on the top of the housing that's easily overlooked.Good luck, Carl
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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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You will have to purchase a receptacle separately from the plastic cover. Only the weather cover is provided. The install is easy once you have wired and firmly secured the electrical receptacle. Again, no electric receptacle is provided with the cover. Good luck with it!
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It can be purchased with or without the 100W solar panel. If you do not have any experience with electrical systems, buy it with the panel. It has a unique connector to the generator. No, it doesn't have a dc outlet.
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Hi Alan, the short answer to your question is NO. There are a few reasons for it: 1. In your case, the main panel capacity would be reduced all the time to that of TCA1006 panel's utility breaker capacity, which amounts to about 50%. 2. As DIY installer you have no means to safely kill the power to the main feed cable during installation. I think that this work performed by unqualified individuals would be illegal in most jurisdictions; therefore you would need absolutely the qualified electrician to do the work. 3. It does not make sense to feed the whole 200 A panel with 30A generated power capacity during emergency. Considering the above, I would suggest you to: 1. Purchase a NEW 12 or 24 circuit panel preferably of the same make as the main panel. 2. Install a 40 A breaker on EXISTING panel (the same, or next higher than output of your generator) 3. Using appropriate wire gage, connect the breaker in step 2 to the utility breaker on Reliance control TCA 1006 panel. 4. Connect the generator to the generator breaker of TCA 1006 panel 5. Connect the TCA 1006 output bus to the main breaker of NEW panel (step 1) using the cable sized for the breaker in step 2. 6. Move the breakers and rewire the circuits from EXISTING panel to the NEW panel for the loads you need to run during utility power failure: fridge, sump pump, lights, wall receptacles.... IMPORTANT: Disconnect the main breaker on EXISTING panel during this work! This is a brief skeleton description of the work you need to perform. Should you not be comfortable with it, use the services of qualified electrician. Sincerely, Rad
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It comes with a transformer. If that's not your question, if you don't have an outlet you could tie into the garage door power and put one if your knowledgeable. It seems to me all the garage door openers I've had have transformers to reduce the voltage to the door opener button and the magnetic relay.
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The unit came with a plug-in transformer for charging the battery. One end plugs into and electrical outlet and the other into a special charging port on the generator.