Nicely done, and unlike a transfer switch you can pick any circuit(s) you want to power based on the ability of your generator. I was so thankful I had mine in when Mathew came through then Irma the very next year. Even ran my central air.
These kits are such a ripoff! $60-70 (or more) for a piece of metal with some holes in it. Should be more like $5-10. The idea and functionality are great. Just over-priced for what you are getting.
Actually it is a very good deal if you had to buy and install a transfer switch it would be atleast $300.00 To possibly much more depending on # of circuits.
@@gregmartin1757 Just because the transfer kit is overpriced doesn't make this a good deal. It literally is a small piece of metal with holes. it can definitely be made for under $5. $10 would be a good deal; $15 should be way more than enough. Problem is the panels are all different and making it becomes one of those proprietary things they can overcharge for because there isn't really competition.
I’ve watched a few of these videos trying to understand the install, and none of the videos explain the breaker you need?!? Is it a standard 30 or 50 amp breaker? And with that standard breaker you back feed the panel during an outage. I understand the bracket it’s for lineman safety etc. it’s just that none of the videos went into detail on the breaker needed.
I used a 30A breaker but ran 50A cable to it in case I wanted to upgrade at a future date. Don’t forget if you do switch from a 30A to 50A, you will need to upgrade the inlet receptacle as well.
Nicely done, and unlike a transfer switch you can pick any circuit(s) you want to power based on the ability of your generator. I was so thankful I had mine in when Mathew came through then Irma the very next year. Even ran my central air.
is it only me or that piece you put underneath does not do anything? Why is it there anyways? looks like the only piece required is the outside piece?
The piece inside is a reminder/warning to anyone working with the panel cover off not to switch that breaker on.
That piece is required to meet code.
Thumbs up for a safe way to power your main panel. Good Job. I put mine in a year before super storm sandy. It really paid off.
Dqalex - yes I was replacing my main electrical panel, so I figured why not upgrade and have the ability to have a whole house generator feed
Thanks Sat Sonic for taking the time to make this video.
These kits are such a ripoff! $60-70 (or more) for a piece of metal with some holes in it. Should be more like $5-10. The idea and functionality are great. Just over-priced for what you are getting.
I don’t disagree. If you ask me they should just be in the box when you buy the panel.
Actually it is a very good deal if you had to buy and install a transfer switch it would be atleast $300.00
To possibly much more depending on # of circuits.
@@gregmartin1757 Just because the transfer kit is overpriced doesn't make this a good deal. It literally is a small piece of metal with holes. it can definitely be made for under $5. $10 would be a good deal; $15 should be way more than enough. Problem is the panels are all different and making it becomes one of those proprietary things they can overcharge for because there isn't really competition.
I’ve watched a few of these videos trying to understand the install, and none of the videos explain the breaker you need?!? Is it a standard 30 or 50 amp breaker? And with that standard breaker you back feed the panel during an outage. I understand the bracket it’s for lineman safety etc. it’s just that none of the videos went into detail on the breaker needed.
I used a 30A breaker but ran 50A cable to it in case I wanted to upgrade at a future date. Don’t forget if you do switch from a 30A to 50A, you will need to upgrade the inlet receptacle as well.