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Reliance Controls Transfer Switch Kit - 6 Circuit, Model# 31406CRK |  | Brand: Reliance
Category: Lawn & Patio
List Price: $400.00
Buy New: $259.99
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Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  39 reviews
Sales Rank: 784
Color: Gray
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 18
Dimensions (in): 5 x 13.5 x 17
MPN: 31406CRK
Model: 31406CRK
UPC: 851890000034
EAN: 0851890000034
ASIN: B000BQN4T2
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| Features:
| • | 6-circuit, 30 Amp transfer switch for enabling generator | | • | For use with 7500-watt generator with NEMA L14-20 or L14-30 power outlets | | • | Includes 30 Amp 6-circuit prewired loadside reliance transfer switch with wattmeters | | • | Includes 30 Amp 10-foot generator power cord, extra L14-20 cord end | | • | CUL1008 listed; 5-year warranty |
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Amazon.com Product Description
The Reliance Controls Corporation 6-circuit 30 Amp transfer switch is a complete turn-key kit with everything needed to make a professional transfer switch installation in a home or office. It is designed to enable the wiring system of the building to accept the full power of a portable generator, which can run multiple electrical appliances and devices during a power outage. Use this transfer switch for up to 7,500-watt generators equipped with NEMA L14-20 or L14-30 power outlets. The kit includes a 30A 6-circuit prewired loadside reliance transfer switch with wattmeters; 30 Amp outdoor power cord inlet box, a 30 Amp 10-foot generator power cord with L14-30 ends, and an extra L14-20 cord end for smaller generators. This unit is cUL1008 listed and is covered by a 5-year warranty.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 39
 Reliance Generator Transfer Switch December 14, 2007
Cher and Jim
31 out of 31 found this review helpful
We recently bought a 5000 watt generator to power essential home appliances--this is if and when a power outage should occur.
To make this convenient, we installed a Reliance transfer switch. (Note that the Amazon description is inaccurate in regard that the Reliance Kit 31406CRK is actually rated at 7500 watts).
We connected the switch to the house wiring right at the circuit box (as required). We found installation of the generator transfer switch to not at all be difficult (only a rudimentary knowledge of electrical circuitry is required).
When the electrical power from the grid is out, we can now keep essential appliances (well pump, refrigerator, and lights) in operation by running them off of the generator. The transfer switch allows connecting 4 house circuits at 120 volts, and 1 house circuit at 240 volts; or 6 house circuits at 120 volts.
As a side note, safe operation of sensitive electronic devices requires a clean power supply. Consequently, when running off of a generator, devices like TV's and computers should additionally be connected to a protected outlet. Ideally, the current should pass through a line power conditioner that has a voltage regulator. (Note that Tripp Lite sells a 600 watt line conditioner with voltage regulator for less than $100). Another good option for more safely operating electronic equipment when the grid is down would be through an DC-to-AC inverter.
All-in-all we find the 5000 watt generator combined with the Reliance transfer switch (the kit) to comprise an effective (yet inexpensive) system that can power most of our essential home appliances.
As per manufacturors specs December 28, 2007
Cosy Timberman (Quebec, PQ, Canada)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I bought the product at 289$ (US).
With shipping it totalled 308 $ (canadian $).
It got home in a few days by UPS with an added unexpected 52$ brokerage fee which wasn't announced before hand in the shipping fees.
It is sturdy and exactly as specified in the advertizing. The accompanying documentation is complete and very well detailed. You should also consult the Utube detailed explanations offered on the manufacturers site. You can download to better view the videos.
The installations documentation and video are complete and I could without help install the switch.
I installed and tested the switch with the ETQ generator (5 250 Watts) which I also bought to power the house in an emergency and electric failure.
Everything works great and according to the marketing. I power the motor of the fan on the oil blow furnace, the refrigerator, two other important electrical circuits and even the water heater. I haven't fully tested heating up the water heater though in a prolonged situation so that I can't vouch for this result. According to the specs it should be ok as it requires 4 000 Watts for this appliance.
Great product.
Wattage is actually MAX of 7500 Watts June 1, 2007
M. Turner (Mobile, AL United States)
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
I looked this item up at Reliance Controls. While this price is dramatically lower the actual specs are a little inaccurate. The Max Wattage is actually 7500 W not 4500 W. In any case it will support 30 or 20 amp generators.
This Is The One You Want! December 2, 2007
NotMoss (Midwest USA)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
Finished installation 2 days before a 14 hour power outage! Performed exactly as described and really made it easy to use generator backup. We had heat when it was 18 outside! Installation is very straightforward and if you view the excellent video demo on the Reliance website,even more so. In fact, this viewing should be mandatory before you start! Instruction manual is excellent with step-by-step descriptions and good illustrations. I would not recommend the installation into the main electrical box for someone who is not familiar with the basics of what is in there! Other than that, if you are a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer, you should have no problems.
This is a top-notch product with excellent support by the manufacturer.
Well worth it! January 16, 2008
J. Deangelis (Bucks County Pennsylvania)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I bought this transfer switch and had it installed in about 2 hours. The instructions are excellent and the Reliance website has video of the installation which made installation a breeze. The only other thing you will need is a length of 10-3 wire to connect to the receptacle. After installation I tested out everything and all worked perfectly. If your a a do-it-yourselfer, this installation is really easy and being able to power up 6 essential circuits in a few minutes, is priceless when the power goes out.
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