I love my Reliance Control MTS. I use a 104B1 as a way to have a small generator take over duty from the larger genset on prolonged outages, plus, I can use the 104B1 with my Ecoflow Delta 2 and flip over to battery power during time of use. I'd never be in a home again without something similar.
i installed the transfer switch to be ready for power outages. Since I installed solar panels to power my portable power stations, and my Edison power is 3 times more expensive from 4-9pm each day, I cut completely off Edison power to save money from 4-9pm each day. I have my refrigerator and stove on same outlet, when I transfer too the portable power station, or back to Edison power, I have no power interruption, my refrigerator does not miss a beat, and the stove clock keeps it time. This surprised me that the transfer was so fast, as I did not want to start and stop my refrigerator everyday. Since the transfer switch is inside my house, it makes it very convenient!
WoW. Excellent vidéo sur l’installation du panneau inverseur. Je m’aligne pour installer un panneau semblable de Reliance, en 120/240 de 50A. Tu es un excellent communicateur en passant. Good job! Cheers from Quebec City!
When you were finished you should have showed what you had to do to turn the transfer switch on and that when the power came back on all you have to do is just flick the switch back and say there that is all you need to do
Great video. I see that you used a Wago-type connector to bridge together the 10AWG black and red wires inside the Reliance switch before wiring the L5-30 inlet. I didn't hear you mention that in your narration (maybe I missed it). Should be made clear as obviously the switch natively expects 240V. Thanks.
Nice demo on the install. I was wondering if you mounted the Transfer Switch higher alongside the electric panel would that have allowed you the reach the ones on the left side without having to move the breakers up? Good video on the process and easy to follow.
Great video very well done. One question would be are those 20amp breakers in the main because the transfer switch has 15amps? One would think you need to change those in the transfer over to 20amps.
This is helpful. I'm wanting to do the same, but with an inverter VS generator instead wired to my EV to use during power outages. The inverter I have states in the manual "never connect the inverter to any power distribution systems or branch circuits" & " DO NOT connect any AC device which has its neutral conductor connected to the ground to the unit." To me, that sounds like the inverter cannot be used with a transfer switch like the Reliance unit since on my power panel, the neutral and grounds connect to the same bus bar. Right now I'm stuck with having to run extension cords through the house to power our critical appliances, but a transfer switch would be a lot more ideal.
I'm not an electrician, but I think you're misunderstanding what it's saying. Your inverter must have what's considered a floating neutral system, hence why it says not to connect directly connect the inverter to a main panel (main panels have the neutral and grounds bonded together). That would be taking two different systems and trying to make it work. The manual transfer switch is the step needed for in-between. Plus, I've seen many videos where manual transfer switches are wired to both main and subpanels. You just need to wired the transfer switch the correct way to how your panel calls, whether its a main panel and you need to bond the neutral and ground together or if it's a subpanel and requires the neutral and ground to be seperated. What kind of inverter do you have if you don't mind me asking?
I have the same issue. I want to use my Ford F-150 Lightning as a generator and attached it to my reliant transfer switch. I know for sure that the generator is bonded and is CGFI protected. So, for this setup to work I need the neutral and the ground in the Reliant's power inlet to be unbonded. Since my main panel is bonded what is the solution to avoid that the generator goes into protection when I turn it on? Meaning how do I wire the green and white conductors of the Reliant other than to the main panel bonded ground and neutral? THE MAIN PANEL IN YOUR VIDEO'S SCHEMATIC IS CLEARLY UNBONDED
@@iousa63 I ended up purchasing a product called EZ Generator switch. It is UL listed as well. It switches both the hot and neutrals so that I can use my inverter to power my furnace.
Great video, I just got my ESA inspector reject my Reliant 50 A 10 circuit install. Did exactly like the manual says but in Ontario it is not allowed to have any wire nut inside the main panel. I just have a nightmare on my had as I am told to have all my breaker wires routed to a junction box to do all connection in there... Needless to say the frustration I am feeling right now is tangible. I am going to a electrician supplier to see if there is junction boxes that can handle that many wires at the same time.🤬
My understanding is that we are not. You are also not allowed to do the work yourself, unless you are licensed electrician. But great, instructive video. Well done.
I have this same transfer switch that came with my Ecoflow Delta Pro. The switch instructions say that you can use circuits A & B on branch circuits up to 30a. Although, the transfer switch DOES NOT come with the handle ties and I don't see anywhere to buy handle ties separately. Any thoughts or experience on this? Thanks
May I ask an important question. I had a licensed electrician install a transfer switch in which I hooked up my EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra (DPU) to. I started testing some of the 15a circuits and they worked fine. I then tried a 20a circuit that was connected to my washer which was not on (not under load) and immediately I heard a loud pop. I immediately look at my DPU and a red triangle was present with the msg: Internal short circuit (516). I am trying to understand what happened? Do you think there was a crossed wire pair (mislabeled black and red pair combination) in the transfer switch or was my DPU defective? How do I know for sure what went wrong? I am at a great loss. I am weary the Transfer switch company is going to blame the DPU and Ecoflow is going to blame the transfer switch and I am left with nothing. Any advice is greatly appreciated!! Thank you.
Great video man and very clean install. Quick question can I install a 120-Volt/15-Amp Input on this model? The mode with the 4 120v circuits have a 120-Volt/15-Amp Input. I’ll only be using it for 120v appliances strictly. However, I’m contemplating getting this model for the two extra circuits but would like to use a 120-Volt/15-Amp Input instead of the L5-30 connector. Is that possible?
@@carlsarazin Up to my knowledge it is not allowed in Canada. The reasoning was something like "interlock kit does not provide protection against back feeding if you remove main panel cover". That leaves us with two options basically: transfer switch or extension cables.
@@timothyletwin5911 No connection of any kind in the panel. You need a separate panel altogether. Transfer switches will not pass ESA inspection because of the neutral issue so even though they are for sale they won't pass.
Hmm. My sub panel has ONE grid feed line coming from a 60 amp breaker in the main panel . And ONE Line coming from an inverter. There are 8 15 amp breakers in my subpanel leading to all my 120v circuits. I installed a 60 amp DPDT contactor which powers all the 15 amp breakers with power from either the Grid OR inverter feed wire. Installed a push button on/off switch to energize/de-energize the contactor. My contactor, sub-panel box , breakers, switch and wires cost less than 100 bucks. Took about 2 hours to design and 2 hours to install in our utility room. Now if the lights go out my spouse has one button to press to turn the lights, frig, network, microwave, tv's etc back on. Batteries last about 12 hours before solar or generator kick on to charge batteries. Yes I am a retired engineer. Not an entertainer. I no longer consult . This is a simplified explaination of an electrical installation that only an expert should attempt.
Hi John, With this setup, can I use my small Honda 2200 watts ( 120 V / 15 amp plug) to connect to this transfer switch where I will manual select which circuits should be ON (total not over 2200 watts) ?
Hey John, I was wondering if you speak French as you’re saying you’re from Quebec? Anyway if you don’t, I’m going to install the same device as yours, but I can’t find the kit with the L5-30R. Reliance links leads me to a L14-30 witch is 4 prongs. Is there any part number you can give me? And most of all, thank you so much for all the details. 👍🏼
Oui, je parle français. Merci pour vos commentaires positif. J'ai placé la référence à tous les numéros de pièces dans la description de la vidéo. Vous pouvez contacter Reliance directement pour voir s'ils peuvent vous aider à obtenir les pièces nécessaires. Je ne crois pas qu'il existe des kits complet qui contenant exactement les pièces que j'ai utilisées. Vous devrez probablement acheter les pièces individuellement.
@@DIYManiacJohnP Merci pour la réponse ultra rapide, comme mon anglais laisse à désirer, il est intéressant de pouvoir communiquer en français. Curieusement, il ne semble pas possible de commander directement sur le site de Reliance, je leur ai écrit un message dans mon anglais douteux et j’espère une réponse de leur part. J’ai récemment acheté une génératrice identique à la tienne et l’idée d’avoir des rallonges qui passent par les fenêtres ne me plais pas vraiment. Ta façon d’expliquer l’installation de ce système est excellente et je compte bien suivre tes conseils à la lettre. Merci encore. 😊
Merci encre!!! Vous pouvez vous référer à ma vidéo dans votre communication à Reliance. Peut-être que cela aidera à obtenir une réponse plus positive 😉
Salut John, j’ai finalement reçu ma boîte de transfert que j’ai acheté par eBay. Vraiment impossible de commander par le site de Reliance directement, et leur réponse à mon e-mail n’était pas vraiment clair. J’ai une dernière question pour l’installation du fil 10/2 en provenance de ma boîte extérieur: à l’intérieur de ma boîte de transfert j’ai 3 fils, un rouge, un noir, un blanc et un ground, est-ce que le noir et le rouge doivent être connectés avec le noir provenant de ma boîte extérieur? Ma génératrice est 120 volts seulement. Dans ton vidéo, ces deux fils semble être connectés ensemble. Merci. 😊
Si tu as 3 fil individuel, plus le ground ça vas dire que tu as acheté une boîte de transfert 240V Effectivement, tu peux connecter la rouge et noire qui sont dans la boîte de transfert ensemble avec la noire de votre fil 10/2
Sir, is it OK to instal 2 power inlet boxes, I want to use one for outside for gas powered generators, and another box installed inside, in my case it would be my basement that was I can power my home with various LiFePo4 smart generator batteries, like Ecoflow Delta Pro rated at 3600 Wh.
He probably didn't specifically because EVERYONES "MAIN" panel can be different. Some have 1 main disconnect and some have a subpanel. This can get a little confusing if you have no experience with electricity. It appeared He was hooking his transfer switch to a subpanel because his neutrals and grounds were seperate. If he showed you and you followed having a main panel and not a subpanel that would be wired incorrectly.
Can I install 2 Power Inlets : one is outdoor and one is indoor to this Manual Transfer Switch ? . That means I can use either outdoor one for gas generator or indoor one for Delta Pro (but not both at the same time) , is that OK ? Please advise me if anyone know ?
Maybe you can answer me a question… what is the purpose in having two breakers; one in the main panel and another in the transfer switch? If one is smaller than the other you have defeated the whole purpose of the circuit by diminishing it’s value. Probably making the expenditure of the wiring useless and the appliance inoperable.
Depending which way the current is routed one of the breakers is no longer in use. When power is routed through the main breaker no current passes through the breaker in the transfer switch and vice versa.
Salut! It was a nice walk-through, thank you! I'm planning my setup right now. I was watching another video (ua-cam.com/video/1nRvaxO9e80/v-deo.html) from a Canadian homeowner, and there is a note about Canadian code vs. Reliance / Generac way to wire things up. The main point is - you cannot use your main panel as a junction box, literally no wire nuts are allowed in main panel. Now, looking at your install I'm wondering if there are any discrepancies on the note above in Quebec Code vs. Canadian Code?
The way I read the code is that you can not use the main panel as a junction box pass-through. However, if the junction terminates in the panel, it is allowed.
@@DIYManiacJohnP Bonjour John, Can you give me a copy of the Québec electrical code details where you found the possibility to keep the connections inside the panel? I was trying to get an understanding of the possibility to keep the connections inside the electrical panel vs the need to get all the connections in a junction box outside the main panel. I am like @zaharc4122, I was told the connections need to be done ooutside the main panel. Merci! J'attends de tes nouvelles.
@pierremorin6077 hello. I always encourage my viewers to do their own research and form decision based on that. The code is open to interpretation on this. Some will say you are prohibited in using the main panel as a junction box where you are combining multiple hot leads. In this case the junction is the hot lead of solely one device. If after your research you still are unsure, I would recommend using independent junction boxes outside of the main panel.
I will tell you reliance manual transfer switches are supposed to be only used with floating neutral generators. Bonded neutral generators should not be used with this specific switch. For the reason why that is, you need to become a licensed electrician. You won't find a video explaining this answer because it opens up liability on the person who made the statement. A bonded neutral generator (most new generators) requires its own ground rod attached to the ground lug when being used. The manual will clearly tell you where this lug is on your generator. Floating neutral gens do not require their own ground rod. When installing this specific transfer switch and you hook up a bonded N generator to it, you essentially are using the homes ground rod and the separate ground rod for the generator creating two ground points which is dangerous as there can be only one ground closest to source. You need a transfer switch that completely isolates the neutral and ground of the generator from the neutral and ground of your home. There are some semi sketchy ways around this that work but all of which are wrong.
Great “How to” video on this! I was confident I could install one but now I know I cab
Thanks for watching!!!
Thank you for presenting this installation in a slow enough manner that I could keep up. You're very thorough! Nice job!
I love my Reliance Control MTS. I use a 104B1 as a way to have a small generator take over duty from the larger genset on prolonged outages, plus, I can use the 104B1 with my Ecoflow Delta 2 and flip over to battery power during time of use. I'd never be in a home again without something similar.
i installed the transfer switch to be ready for power outages. Since I installed solar panels to power my portable power stations, and my Edison power is 3 times more expensive from 4-9pm each day, I cut completely off Edison power to save money from 4-9pm each day. I have my refrigerator and stove on same outlet, when I transfer too the portable power station, or back to Edison power, I have no power interruption, my refrigerator does not miss a beat, and the stove clock keeps it time. This surprised me that the transfer was so fast, as I did not want to start and stop my refrigerator everyday. Since the transfer switch is inside my house, it makes it very convenient!
Very good information and explanation on installing the Reliance Control manual transfer switch!
Great job 👍🏻
WoW. Excellent vidéo sur l’installation du panneau inverseur. Je m’aligne pour installer un panneau semblable de Reliance, en 120/240 de 50A. Tu es un excellent communicateur en passant. Good job! Cheers from Quebec City!
Merci pour vos commentaires positifs.
Thank you, so much. This was done very professionally.
This is the same setup I had put in on my house works like a charm
Excellent video. Very well done and easy to understand....
Thank you, I appreciate your time and thorough explanation.
Le meilleur vidéo que j’ai vu pour l’installation, merci beaucoup.
Merci, c’est très gentil
When you were finished you should have showed what you had to do to turn the transfer switch on and that when the power came back on all you have to do is just flick the switch back and say there that is all you need to do
Thanks for sharing. Did you have to make your generator to have a floating neutral ground? Thanks.
I floated my neutral on my port gen. My panel has the Neutral bonded in there. I read, you don't want two power sources bonded, only one.
Great video. I see that you used a Wago-type connector to bridge together the 10AWG black and red wires inside the Reliance switch before wiring the L5-30 inlet. I didn't hear you mention that in your narration (maybe I missed it). Should be made clear as obviously the switch natively expects 240V. Thanks.
That is how it comes wired from Reliance. Thanks for watching!
Nice demo on the install. I was wondering if you mounted the Transfer Switch higher alongside the electric panel would that have allowed you the reach the ones on the left side without having to move the breakers up? Good video on the process and easy to follow.
Any higher and it would have been difficult to reach. Thanks for watching!
@@DIYManiacJohnP True.
Very clean! Very well done.
Thank you!
Great video very well done. One question would be are those 20amp breakers in the main because the transfer switch has 15amps? One would think you need to change those in the transfer over to 20amps.
This is helpful. I'm wanting to do the same, but with an inverter VS generator instead wired to my EV to use during power outages. The inverter I have states in the manual "never connect the inverter to any power distribution systems or branch circuits" & " DO NOT connect any AC device which has its neutral conductor connected to the ground to the unit." To me, that sounds like the inverter cannot be used with a transfer switch like the Reliance unit since on my power panel, the neutral and grounds connect to the same bus bar. Right now I'm stuck with having to run extension cords through the house to power our critical appliances, but a transfer switch would be a lot more ideal.
I'm not an electrician, but I think you're misunderstanding what it's saying. Your inverter must have what's considered a floating neutral system, hence why it says not to connect directly connect the inverter to a main panel (main panels have the neutral and grounds bonded together). That would be taking two different systems and trying to make it work. The manual transfer switch is the step needed for in-between. Plus, I've seen many videos where manual transfer switches are wired to both main and subpanels. You just need to wired the transfer switch the correct way to how your panel calls, whether its a main panel and you need to bond the neutral and ground together or if it's a subpanel and requires the neutral and ground to be seperated.
What kind of inverter do you have if you don't mind me asking?
@@shawnphillips1220 @dane9193
I have the same issue. I want to use my Ford F-150 Lightning as a generator and attached it to my reliant transfer switch. I know for sure that the generator is bonded and is CGFI protected. So, for this setup to work I need the neutral and the ground in the Reliant's power inlet to be unbonded. Since my main panel is bonded what is the solution to avoid that the generator goes into protection when I turn it on? Meaning how do I wire the green and white conductors of the Reliant other than to the main panel bonded ground and neutral? THE MAIN PANEL IN YOUR VIDEO'S SCHEMATIC IS CLEARLY UNBONDED
@@iousa63 I ended up purchasing a product called EZ Generator switch. It is UL listed as well. It switches both the hot and neutrals so that I can use my inverter to power my furnace.
Great video by a fellow dirt biker! (obviously by all the moto stickers!)
Thank you for watching!!!
Great video, I just got my ESA inspector reject my Reliant 50 A 10 circuit install. Did exactly like the manual says but in Ontario it is not allowed to have any wire nut inside the main panel. I just have a nightmare on my had as I am told to have all my breaker wires routed to a junction box to do all connection in there... Needless to say the frustration I am feeling right now is tangible. I am going to a electrician supplier to see if there is junction boxes that can handle that many wires at the same time.🤬
That sucks!!! Sorry to hear that you had that issue. Looks like at least you have a workaround, even if it is not ideal
Awesome teaching my man!
Thank you so much
Great video. I noticed the red and black are bridged inside the transfer switch. 11:39 in the video. Did your unit come this way. Thank you.
Yes, it came this was as it is a 120v transfer switch. Thanks for watching!!!
Are we allowed (in Québec) to use marrets in the main panel for the connection between the transfer switch and main panel?
My understanding is that we are not. You are also not allowed to do the work yourself, unless you are licensed electrician. But great, instructive video. Well done.
Easy, clear an pro, thanks
Thank you for the kind words and for watching
Great video!
I have this same transfer switch that came with my Ecoflow Delta Pro. The switch instructions say that you can use circuits A & B on branch circuits up to 30a. Although, the transfer switch DOES NOT come with the handle ties and I don't see anywhere to buy handle ties separately. Any thoughts or experience on this? Thanks
Contact Reliance Controls Customers Service and order some.
Great job. Thank you.
May I ask an important question. I had a licensed electrician install a transfer switch in which I hooked up my EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra (DPU) to. I started testing some of the 15a circuits and they worked fine. I then tried a 20a circuit that was connected to my washer which was not on (not under load) and immediately I heard a loud pop. I immediately look at my DPU and a red triangle was present with the msg: Internal short circuit (516). I am trying to understand what happened?
Do you think there was a crossed wire pair (mislabeled black and red pair combination) in the transfer switch or was my DPU defective? How do I know for sure what went wrong? I am at a great loss. I am weary the Transfer switch company is going to blame the DPU and Ecoflow is going to blame the transfer switch and I am left with nothing. Any advice is greatly appreciated!! Thank you.
Great video man and very clean install.
Quick question can I install a 120-Volt/15-Amp Input on this model? The mode with the 4 120v circuits have a 120-Volt/15-Amp Input. I’ll only be using it for 120v appliances strictly. However, I’m contemplating getting this model for the two extra circuits but would like to use a 120-Volt/15-Amp Input instead of the L5-30 connector.
Is that possible?
Thanks for the compliments!!! I would recommend reaching out to Reliance with this question.
Thanks for watching
Merci pour ce video….il semble difficile de ce procuré ces produits… ils ne semble pas avoir une branche au canada?
Alors je vais aller avec un “Generator interlock kit” est-ce ok au Québec?
Je ne suis pas un électricien certifié. T’es mieux de faire les recherche concernant les codes de bâtiment vous-meme.
Awesome!!!!!
@@carlsarazin Up to my knowledge it is not allowed in Canada. The reasoning was something like "interlock kit does not provide protection against back feeding if you remove main panel cover". That leaves us with two options basically: transfer switch or extension cables.
Good video 👍
Thank you for watching
No wire nuts allowed in the main panel where I live as of the last few years.
Where do you live?
@@DIYManiacJohnP Up in the Great White North, eh!
How about Wago connectors?
@@timothyletwin5911 No connection of any kind in the panel. You need a separate panel altogether. Transfer switches will not pass ESA inspection because of the neutral issue so even though they are for sale they won't pass.
Thanks a bunch. Kind off a joke they sell them like that hey?@@Synonomous
Hmm. My sub panel has ONE grid feed line coming from a 60 amp breaker in the main panel . And ONE Line coming from an inverter. There are 8 15 amp breakers in my subpanel leading to all my 120v circuits. I installed a 60 amp DPDT contactor which powers all the 15 amp breakers with power from either the Grid OR inverter feed wire. Installed a push button on/off switch to energize/de-energize the contactor. My contactor, sub-panel box , breakers, switch and wires cost less than 100 bucks. Took about 2 hours to design and 2 hours to install in our utility room. Now if the lights go out my spouse has one button to press to turn the lights, frig, network, microwave, tv's etc back on. Batteries last about 12 hours before solar or generator kick on to charge batteries. Yes I am a retired engineer. Not an entertainer. I no longer consult . This is a simplified explaination of an electrical installation that only an expert should attempt.
Hi John, With this setup, can I use my small Honda 2200 watts ( 120 V / 15 amp plug) to connect to this transfer switch where I will manual select which circuits should be ON (total not over 2200 watts) ?
You need to determine whether that is 2200 starting watts or running watts and you would need the correct adaptor to plug a 3 prong into a 2 prong
@@shawnphillips1220 , thanks.
Hey John, I was wondering if you speak French as you’re saying you’re from Quebec?
Anyway if you don’t, I’m going to install the same device as yours, but I can’t find the kit with the L5-30R.
Reliance links leads me to a L14-30 witch is 4 prongs.
Is there any part number you can give me?
And most of all, thank you so much for all the details. 👍🏼
Oui, je parle français. Merci pour vos commentaires positif. J'ai placé la référence à tous les numéros de pièces dans la description de la vidéo.
Vous pouvez contacter Reliance directement pour voir s'ils peuvent vous aider à obtenir les pièces nécessaires.
Je ne crois pas qu'il existe des kits complet qui contenant exactement les pièces que j'ai utilisées. Vous devrez probablement acheter les pièces individuellement.
@@DIYManiacJohnP
Merci pour la réponse ultra rapide, comme mon anglais laisse à désirer,
il est intéressant de pouvoir communiquer en français.
Curieusement, il ne semble pas possible de commander directement sur le site de Reliance, je leur ai écrit un message dans mon anglais douteux et j’espère une réponse de leur part.
J’ai récemment acheté une génératrice identique à la tienne et l’idée d’avoir des rallonges qui passent par les fenêtres ne me plais pas vraiment.
Ta façon d’expliquer l’installation de ce système est excellente et je compte bien suivre tes conseils à la lettre. Merci encore. 😊
Merci encre!!!
Vous pouvez vous référer à ma vidéo dans votre communication à Reliance. Peut-être que cela aidera à obtenir une réponse plus positive 😉
Salut John, j’ai finalement reçu ma boîte de transfert que j’ai acheté par eBay. Vraiment impossible de commander par le site de Reliance directement, et leur réponse à mon e-mail n’était pas vraiment clair.
J’ai une dernière question pour l’installation du fil 10/2 en provenance de ma boîte extérieur: à l’intérieur de ma boîte de transfert j’ai 3 fils, un rouge, un noir, un blanc et un ground, est-ce que le noir et le rouge doivent être connectés avec le noir provenant de ma boîte extérieur?
Ma génératrice est 120 volts seulement.
Dans ton vidéo, ces deux fils semble être connectés ensemble. Merci. 😊
Si tu as 3 fil individuel, plus le ground ça vas dire que tu as acheté une boîte de transfert 240V
Effectivement, tu peux connecter la rouge et noire qui sont dans la boîte de transfert ensemble avec la noire de votre fil 10/2
Sir, is it OK to instal 2 power inlet boxes, I want to use one for outside for gas powered generators, and another box installed inside, in my case it would be my basement that was I can power my home with various LiFePo4 smart generator batteries, like Ecoflow Delta Pro rated at 3600 Wh.
Yes, you can. (I did that) You will need a changeover switch. I bought ours from Amazon.
if I do it myself, how I prove to an insurance company it was done properly? Can I have an electrician to certify my work post-factum?
This will depend on many factors and regulations based on where you live.
wish you had show EXACTLY where you connected the white and green in the MAIN box
He probably didn't specifically because EVERYONES "MAIN" panel can be different. Some have 1 main disconnect and some have a subpanel. This can get a little confusing if you have no experience with electricity. It appeared He was hooking his transfer switch to a subpanel because his neutrals and grounds were seperate. If he showed you and you followed having a main panel and not a subpanel that would be wired incorrectly.
Can you get it with longer tails like say20ft
As indicated near the end of the video no this is the standard length that it comes with
@@DIYManiacJohnP yes but as asked in my question are other lengths available?
Can I install 2 Power Inlets : one is outdoor and one is indoor to this Manual Transfer Switch ? . That means I can use either outdoor one for gas generator or indoor one for Delta Pro (but not both at the same time) , is that OK ? Please advise me if anyone know ?
Yes, you can physically do it. Would it be to code that you would need to check local guidelines.
@@DIYManiacJohnP , thanks.
Maybe you can answer me a question… what is the purpose in having two breakers; one in the main panel and another in the transfer switch? If one is smaller than the other you have defeated the whole purpose of the circuit by diminishing it’s value. Probably making the expenditure of the wiring useless and the appliance inoperable.
Depending which way the current is routed one of the breakers is no longer in use. When power is routed through the main breaker no current passes through the breaker in the transfer switch and vice versa.
Salut! It was a nice walk-through, thank you! I'm planning my setup right now. I was watching another video (ua-cam.com/video/1nRvaxO9e80/v-deo.html) from a Canadian homeowner, and there is a note about Canadian code vs. Reliance / Generac way to wire things up. The main point is - you cannot use your main panel as a junction box, literally no wire nuts are allowed in main panel. Now, looking at your install I'm wondering if there are any discrepancies on the note above in Quebec Code vs. Canadian Code?
The way I read the code is that you can not use the main panel as a junction box pass-through. However, if the junction terminates in the panel, it is allowed.
@@DIYManiacJohnP Bonjour John, Can you give me a copy of the Québec electrical code details where you found the possibility to keep the connections inside the panel? I was trying to get an understanding of the possibility to keep the connections inside the electrical panel vs the need to get all the connections in a junction box outside the main panel. I am like @zaharc4122, I was told the connections need to be done ooutside the main panel. Merci! J'attends de tes nouvelles.
@pierremorin6077 hello. I always encourage my viewers to do their own research and form decision based on that. The code is open to interpretation on this. Some will say you are prohibited in using the main panel as a junction box where you are combining multiple hot leads. In this case the junction is the hot lead of solely one device.
If after your research you still are unsure, I would recommend using independent junction boxes outside of the main panel.
@@DIYManiacJohnP Merci!
How about using Wago connectors?
Another video where they don’t show needing either a floating neutral or bonded neutral generator
I will tell you reliance manual transfer switches are supposed to be only used with floating neutral generators. Bonded neutral generators should not be used with this specific switch. For the reason why that is, you need to become a licensed electrician. You won't find a video explaining this answer because it opens up liability on the person who made the statement. A bonded neutral generator (most new generators) requires its own ground rod attached to the ground lug when being used. The manual will clearly tell you where this lug is on your generator. Floating neutral gens do not require their own ground rod. When installing this specific transfer switch and you hook up a bonded N generator to it, you essentially are using the homes ground rod and the separate ground rod for the generator creating two ground points which is dangerous as there can be only one ground closest to source. You need a transfer switch that completely isolates the neutral and ground of the generator from the neutral and ground of your home. There are some semi sketchy ways around this that work but all of which are wrong.