GenTran 3028 8-Circuit 30 Amp Transfer Switch For Up To 7500-Watt Generators

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This transfer switch includes a L14-30 male power inlet and a dual watt meters to help you balance generator loads to prolong generator life. The kit comes with two 15 Amp 1-pole breakers, two 20 Amp 1-pole breakers, one 2-pole 20 Amp breaker, and one 2-pole 30 Amp breaker. A 60 Amp 2-pole main breaker is required in existing load center (not included). This kit comes with a 2-year limited warranty.

I also bought the flush mounting plate available. They were switched back over to the mains. It is neat as installed and works well. Good Luck.

It went in in about 4 hours with two of us working on it that had never done this before. My installation is as a flush mount next to the main entrance pannel. That was done using a right angle drive unit for my drill I bought for the installation. My final count is 4, 20 amp breakers, and 6, 15 amp breakers. I hope this is helpful.

The most dificult part was the drilling of the 2 inch hole in the stud which mounted the main entrance. I recommend this thransfer box for anyone needing a manual transfer box. You can plan better and avoid surprises better that way. I did not need any of the available 230 volt transfer breakers, so I removed them and replaced them with additional 115 volt circuits. The generator I am using with the system is a 6,500 /8,200 watt, 13 HP unit.

I added the two additional 115 volt circuits that were optional at that time and added the connection wires to run it with. After my transfer box came in, I was able to make final plans for my particular needs. It has worked out just great. After all the circuits were tied in, I tested the installation for loading and ballance, and all worked well. I suggest that anyone thinking about doing this go to the GenTran site and download the instruction sheet to review the installation instructions. It carried the load very well with all circuits on.

I was able to do this with locally available parts. I had run the freezer and the house fridge on the generator during the install. That's a bit of an overkill, but I'm happy knowing that will never be a weak link. I made up a 25 foot extension cord to connect the generator to the transfer pannel using #8 cableing.

I feel that this switch will perform very well if needed in a power outage.It is a lot better than what is available in stores here.

This model box will support up to 10 circuts. (I only needed two more 20 amp). This product scores a "home run" in my book. Overall, if you have a sheltered area to connect this product to your utility box and run your portable generator, then all you need is a connecting cord from the generator to the transfer switch box. I chose this model because my electrical needs during a power outage are minimal. I didn't need it for anything, so I was able to gain 4 more 20 or 15 amp circuts. The great thing about this box is that the type of breaker switches in the box were the same as my house, so I was able to utilize a couple 20 amp breakers.

Everything you need (except a cord) to connect a portable generator to your house is in this box. (If you are using only 20 & 15 amp circuts). Great product design. The box came wired for one 240 volt 30 amp breaker circut.