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GenTran 14302 30 Amp Aluminum Power Inlet Box for up to 7,500-Watt Generators
Feature: ... 30 Amp aluminum power inlet box for generators up to 7,500 watts; Avoid running generator cord through a door or window; Aluminum construction won't rust; Rain-tight even when cord is connected; 2-year limited warranty ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 4 Date: 2009-09-20 Summary: OK ... It is what it is. I had no problems installing it. It would have been great if the item came with a door already attached, but you can always buy it if you think you need it. The door option is a little pricey. Or you can just put tape over the connector to keep out the wasps and spiders and such. This unit sits behind some bushes, but if it were out in the open, I would probably paint the thing to have it blend in with the house. It is big, but it has to be to have enough room for the large guage wires to be connected. ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2007-01-09 Summary: GenTran 14302 30 Amp Power Inlet Box Model 14300 ... Because of the design of this product, it is very suitable for for extreme weather conditions. The size of the box is kept minimal, so it can be installed just about anywhere you chose. After it is wired to your to your transfer switch, all you need is the cord to connect your house (via the inlet box) to your generator. The cost for this product was fairly priced. If you have ever lost your electrical service and can't plug your portable generator directly to your transfer switch box, then I would recommend this product ...more
[3] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-01-12 Summary: Saved me ... This past fall I found myself with an under-used generator so decided to install it as a home backup. Bought this inlet box, transfer switch and cables on Amazon. Then on Dec. 11 we had the big New England ice storm and I was on the generator for six days! Felt very lucky to have it, and it worked fine. ...more
Editorial Reviews — [1] ... Product Description | 30 amp Raintite Power Inlet Box. UL Listed for generators up to 7500 watts. NEMA 3R-rated aluminum enclosure includes 30A 120/240V male inlet in NEMA configuration L14-30 on bottom - so unit maintains "raintight" rating when cord is connected, required by most inspectors....more
[2] ... Product Description | You can avoid running generator cords through a door or window with the GenTran 30 Amp aluminum power inlet box. If your electrical panel is in the basement or an interior room, you'll need to mount this power inlet box on the exterior of your house or building and hardwire to transfer switch. You can connect generators up to 7,500 watts to this power inlet box during an outage. Constructed of rust-free aluminum, this box is rain-tight even when the cord is connected. The NEMA 3R-rated...more
GenTran 300660 30-Amp 6-Circuit Manual Transfer Switch for Generators up to 3750-Watt
Feature: ... UL Listed and meets National Electrical Code requirements; Can be expanded to up to 16 circuits-just upgrade it instead of replacing it; Uses standard, off the shelf circuit breakers for easy replacement or expansion; Versatile design allows for flush or surface mounting next to your load center and accommodates hardwiring or plug-in generator connections; Accommodates arc-fault and GFCI breakers required by come jurisdictions to meet new NEC requirements ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | 6 circuits, 30 amp, 125 volt indoor manual transfer switch for generators up to 3750 watts. Includes L5-30 male power inlet and wattmeters to help balance generator load. Expandable to 16 circuits. For surface or flush mounting indoors, for hardwiring or plug-in generator connection. Use two Honda EU2000i generators in parallel with our Parallel Power Kit Model 30501....more
GenTran 500250 2-Circuit Generator Transfer Switch for up to 12,500-Watt Generators
Feature: ... Transfer switch keeps a 120/240-volt circuit running in blackouts; Prewired switch installs indoors next to load center; Includes three combination knockouts for easier wiring; Easily connects to your generator in a blackout; Weighs 5 pounds; 2-year limited warranty ...more
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Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | The GenTran two-circuit generator transfer switch for up to 12,500-watt generators is an ideal way to keep a 50 Amp 120/240-volt circuit running during a blackout. It comes prewired and installs indoors, next to your load center. The ground post is incorporated in the enclosure, and three combination 1/2-inch and 3/4-inch knockouts on the sides and back make wiring fast and easy. When your power goes off, you'll connect a power cord from your generator to the inlet on the transfer switch...more
Reliance Controls Transfer Switch Kit - 6 Circuit, Model# 31406CRK
Feature: ... 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 ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-03-01 Summary: Nice Product, Easy Install, Great Support ... I purchased this transfer switch in the Fall from Home Depot (it would have been cheaper getting it through Amazon) along with an Elite Series 6200 generator from Sears. Even though we lost power several times this winter, I was putting off the installation because it involved running 100 feet of wire. Well, we lost power again and that prompted me to finally give it a whirl. The first thing to note is the great installation videos, available on the DVD that comes with the kit and also online. I actually watched the ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-02-28 Summary: Easy to install, works as advertised ... I was intimidated about installing this by myself until I read the reviews. Just plan it out. Take a look at your main electrical box, and decide where you want to mount the outlet box and transfer switch. Then make a list of items you need that are not in the kit. I needed 50 feet of 10 gauge 3-wire (plus ground). I purchased this at Home Depot for $60. I also needed conduit pieces running from the exit out the house to the outlet box. I used the same type of conduit as was used to run power to my AC compressor, a ...more
[3] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-02-20 Summary: Worth Every Red Cent! ... I purchased this transfer switch after my hooking up my generator to my breaker box a few times during power outages,the old way. The old was consists of, taking the cover off of the breaker panel.Killing the main breaker,then hard wiring each breaker buss to the generator.Then locating and turning on the breakers to turn on to power up the circuits I need.Not to mention all of this is done in total darkness,if the power outage happens at night.Then the process has to be reversed after the outage ends. The Reliance ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... 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...more
Reliance Controls 20216A Pro/Tran 6-Circuit 20-Amp Generator Transfer Switch for up to 5000-Watt Generators
Feature: ... Installation and operating instructions at www.reliancecontrols.com.; Made in USA; UL Listed ...more
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Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | The safe, code-approved way to provide emergency power to your home or business during a power outage. The proper connection between a portable generator and selected circuits in a load center allows the user to efficiently and easily operate appliances such as a furnace, refrigerator, sump pump, TV, well pump, lights and more. Power can be manually transferred for each appliance independently at user's choice without danger of backfeeding the electrical utility. Internal wiring compartment...more
GenTran 601210 60 Amp 12-Circuit Transfer Switch for up to 15,000-Watt Generators
Feature: ... 60 Amp 12-circuit transfer switch for use with up to 15,000-watt generator; Powers up essential circuits using 15,000-watt generator during a power outage or emergency; Accommodates 12 household circuits; Can be expanded to up to 16 circuits using standard circuit breakers; 2-year limited warranty ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | The GenTran 60 Amp 12-circuit transfer switch for up to 15,000-watt generators includes everything you'll need to install a generator transfer switch for safe, convenient portable generator hookup. Power up your essential circuits using a 15,000-watt generator (continuous watts) during a power outage or emergency. It accommodates 12 household circuits like your furnace blower (gas only), refrigerator and kitchen circuits, well pump, lights, and television. If your needs change, your installer...more
Reliance Controls PB30 L14-30 30 Amp Generator Power Cord Inlet Box For Up To 7,500 Watt Generators
Feature: ... 30 Amp power inlet box for use with Reliance transfer switches, panels; Hardwire directly to hardware to eliminate extra wires; Weatherproof design; zinc-plated construction prevents rust; NEMA L14-30P inlet plug; push-in wire connection; cUL 1008 listed; 5-year warrant ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-09-10 Summary: great product ... If your circuit breaker box isn't in your garage or close to a window this product is a must for getting power from your generator to inside your home. I bought this for use with a transfer switch so that hooking up the generator is as easy as plugging it into this box outside and flipping a few switches inside. Definitly the way to go. Nice heavy duty box with several knock-outs and weather tight cover. ...more
[2] Rating: 4 Date: 2009-02-17 Summary: 30 Amp Power Inlet Box ... The box is very convenient to provide an hook up for a portable generator. The other type boxes I have used require mounting two boxes together - this is much easier. One can also use an 90 deg. LB to make the installation easier. ...more
[3] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-01-07 Summary: Generator power cord inlet box for your home ... This Reliance Controls PB30 L14-30 30 Amp Generator Power cord inlet box with "male end" connects up to a 7500 watt generator power cord "female end" to your home. The weather proof box mounts directly to a wall and works great to connect a generator to your home. The item arrived quickly and was exactly as expected. ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | The Reliance Controls 30 Amp power inlet box is designed for outdoor use and can be hardwired directly to Reliance Controls transfer switches or panels, eliminating need for cords running through windows or doors. This rain-tight, rust-proof unit includes an NEMA L14-30P inlet plug, six knockout holes, and push-in wire connections. Using one of the four combination 1/2-inch and 3/4-inch knockouts (one on each side, bottom and back), the power inlet box can be wired directly to the transfer...more
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Conductivity - The rate at which heat is transmitted through a material.
Delamination - Separation of the plies in a panel due to failure of the adhesive. Usually caused by excessive moisture.
Firebrick - Highly heat-resistant brick for lining fireplaces and boilers.
Grain - The direction of fibers in lumber or other materials.
Ground iron - The plumbing drain and waste lines that are installed beneath the basement floor. Cast iron was once used, but black plastic pipe (ABS) is now widely used.
Panel - Wood, glass, plastic, or other material set into a frame, such as in a door. Also, a large, flat, rectangular building material such as plywood, hardboard, or drywall.
Premium - Amount payable on a loan.
Rafter - Lumber used to support the roof sheeting and roof loads. Generally, 2 X 10's and 2 X 12's are used. The rafters of a flat roof are sometimes called roof joists.
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Wafer board - A manufactured wood panel made out of 1" - 2" wood chips and glue. Often used as a substitute for plywood in the exterior wall and roof sheathing.
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