Square D by Schneider Electric QO1DM10030TRBR 30-Amp Generator Main Breaker Outdoor Manual Transfer Switch with 30-Amp Twist-lock Receptacle

For some reason, it's really difficult to find a manual generator disconnect. I have no idea why it is this way. The main panel on the outside of the house makes for this application since it has to be outdoor rated. In addition to Home Depot and Lowe's, I also checked online and at a local electrical supply store before purchasing It seems that everyone is looking at the much more expensive automatic whole-house irrigation systems There are 1000s of dollars worth of home generator setups they will sell you, or the cheap indoor only "pre-fabricated" setups A six-circuit system that is wired. I didn't want to spend thousands of dollars on an occasional need since I had my own generator, had my panels outside, and didn't want to spend the time to look for a solution. My first impression of this one is that I am very pleased with it. Although I don't yet have my generator hooked up to do a GEN powered test run (probably tomorrow), everything is running fine on utility power right now (including this computer I'm typing this To remove two slots of main panel breakers, I replaced them with a 100A breaker, and fed two wires from 2 AWG to the provided 100A QO breakers. As a ground and neutral conductor, I ran 10 AWG. In practice, you use what you need on the actual usage end since the actual circuit breakers are not included in the kit and are sold separately. This does not include the 100A and 30A with mechanical lockout. From my local Lowe's, I purchased four tandem 20A QO breakers and am happy with the 8 circuits I now have. Generator power is available for my refrigerator, microwave, living room and bedroom, as well as a blower for the heater and a few lights. Especially useful for who we get almost every year a week-long power outage followed by an ice storm. As you can see, I have also freed up two more terminals/four circuits on my main panel in case I ever need to run more circuits (since my panel is already pretty full, There was already a generator cord installed in this box, which I really appreciate. Take note that the L14 is made up of four prongs It is connected through their 30P. If you need an adapter, you can hook it up to a generator or RV cable that has three prongs. A variety of adapters are also available This is my setup, since I have a relatively small generator (3,500 in operation) with a peak power of 4,000 watts. I'm not really in need of any more power, though. Because of the efficiency of my house and the generator I already had, there wasn't a whole lot I could do and I had to purchase In the event that you do not have a generator yet, get one with the four prong outlet if you intend to use this panel without buying an additional The setup of the switch can be seen in the pictures I have attached. It would be nice to see an inside picture of the panel in the Amazon pictures. As of yet, I was unsure of what exactly I was receiving. Then I realized what I was supposed to In addition, I have a safety cover (and it is on my main panel as well), but those are not included in the pictures I wish you the best of luck with your generator transfer switch installation. The process can appear intimidating at first, but it isn't as difficult as you might expect. A breaker is essentially bypassed when you do this. By the way, this setup prevents the lineman from backfeeding into the utility, which could endanger his life. That gives me a sense of peace. Do it right if you're going to hook up a generator to your house! If you want your fridge running, don't put your family's lives at risk!.

Lionel HODGSON

| Jan 11, 2021

This is yet another failure for Amazon. A switch that came without a 100A breaker, in a box that appeared to have been opened previously, was delivered. It costs around 70 dollars just for the breaker. As it turned out, my package was sent from Salt Lake City to San Diego CA, then to North Carolina, then to Cleveland, and finally back to California where I reside. Luckily, the manufacturer actually wants to make their customers happy, so they sent me the parts I needed to make this It is perhaps better for Amazon to stop supporting antifa rioters and to concentrate on doing its.

Milan Arroyo

| Mar 12, 2021

The cost would be the same if you purchased each separately I have a panel + 100 amps br + 30 amps br + interlock mechanism + L14 30 p. It would be more than $300 in total. I think you're getting a lot of bang for your buck here! Having the generator outlet under the panel instead of on the side is nice because you can use it even during heavy rain, and it has a cover to protect it when not in use. A copy of the instructions is included inside the.

Aleena Mack

| Feb 05, 2021

As a first step, you should be aware that there are probably very few options for purchasing an outside rated generator transfer panel. It is one of the few games out there that can mount an outside unit, as Reliance units must be mounted inside. So, if you need to mount an outside unit, this is a great game to try. With one exception, this is a Square D box with the usual Square D quality. Silver metal "interlock" device is flimsy and does not meet the needs of most people. This does work, however it must be bent and manipulated so that it fits over the two main fuses. You can use the QOT tandem breakers to transfer up to eight circuits from one generator to another, so you can run as many circuits as possible. Four slots could have been used for tandem breakers, since the double pole 240V QO breakers will take up four slots. The number of tandem slots you have left for other circuits will be reduced to four if you wish to transfer your A/C circuit. In terms of complaints, the only thing I dislike is that I had to agonize over the circuits I had to move About a 10 - 20 amp transfer box for a generator The circuits I wanted to transfer would have been easier to transfer if 12 slots had been available. In addition to installation, you should learn how to use the software. Basically, I designed the installation and passed it on to an electrician to complete. I had five hours to kill between him and the installation of the panel, mainly because my service panel is flush mount, and the wires need to be run from the main panel into a gutter so they can be nutted and then be run through A Reliance Controls watt meter was also mounted next to the panel in a weatherproof box made of NEMA plastic. It took me a long time to find out how much I had to learn about the entire home generator installation process. There should be no room for complacency here. While setting up a system, there are a few pitfalls and potentially dangerous errors which can be easily made. Some electricians do not have the skills to do their jobs well You need to be well versed in installing equipment of this kind, and make sure you observe every single step along the way. I would like to add my two cents. Also, I would like to thank the people who took the time to reply to my questions.

Ray Higgins

| Aug 24, 2020

There were no generator switches in my client's budget for the more expensive Reliant brand. The manual switch would be fine, but I could not use his main breaker interlock kit because his main breaker is located outside at the rear of the building away from his panel, which would make his panel a sub panel and thus not able to use it. The generator set up he had needed this product to work perfectly. For now, just take my advice and hire an electrician or study up on it so you know what you're doing.

Zaylee Thompson

| Oct 12, 2020