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GenTran 301660 30 Amp 6-Circuit Transfer Switch for up to 7,500-Watt Generators | 
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| Brand: GenTran
Category: Home Improvement
Buy New: $265.00
Rating:  3 reviews
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 21
Dimensions (in): 20.8 x 16.2 x 8
Model: 301660
UPC: 764260301665
EAN: 0764260301665
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 4 to 6 weeks
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| Features:
| • | 30 Amp 6-circuit transfer switch includes everything need for installation | | • | Powers up essential circuits using 5,000-watt generator during a power outage or emergency | | • | Accommodates 6 to 10 household circuits | | • | Includes pre-wired 6-circuit transfer switch | | • | Can be expanded to up to 16 circuits using standard circuit breakers |
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Amazon.com Product Description
The GenTran 30 Amp 6-circuit automatic transfer switch for up to 7,500-watt generators includes everything you'll need to install a generator transfer switch for safe, convenient portable generator hookup. This kit includes a prewired 6-circuit transfer switch. Power up your essential circuits using a 5,000-watt generator (continuous watts) during a power outage or emergency. It accommodates 6-to-10 household circuits like your furnace blower (gas only), refrigerator and kitchen circuits, well pump, lights, and television. If your needs change, your installer can easily expand this transfer switch to up to 16 circuits just by adding more circuit breakers. The enclosure can be surface mounted indoors, and allows hardwired or plug-in generator connections. Because it was designed with off-the-shelf circuit breakers you don't have to search high and low for replacements, and your installer can reconfigure the breaker combinations to suit your family's needs. This transfer switch features 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, and one 2-pole 20 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.
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| Customer Reviews:
 GenTran manual transfer switch November 20, 2008
BC Columbus (Columbus, OH USA)
After hurricane IKE came through and left Columbus, Ohio almost completely without power, I finally purchased a generator. It was immediately obvious that I didn't want to just plug in a few appliances at a time, so I reviewed my options in transfer switches. Since the generator can not automatically start, it made no sense to have an automatic switch. Here's some of the things I went through to pick the GenTran:
I reviewed the circuits I'd like to use, and came up with more than 10, with a minimum of 12 required. I would have liked a whole-house switch, but really did not want to pull the meter to install it. I therefore picked one that would supply at least 12 circuits and didn't require a complete box rewire.
Some advantages to the GenTran:
1) It uses standard circuit breakers. The ones that come with it weren't what I wanted (didn't need any 220v applications), but they were easy to replace w/ the correct # of 15 and 20 amp circuits. Also, because they were standard, if one ever went out it would be easy to replace. The SAME breakers are used for either on-generator or on-line. I found dual-circuit breakers for about $8 at the local store in 15 or 20 amp configurations.
2) It could be used w/ a "pig-tail" connection to the built-in 220v jack. I chose to rewire it direct to an outside inlet box, which is well defined in the instructions.
3) The panel will accept up to 16 circuits (8 dual-circuit breakers).
The ONLY possible disadvantage is that it requires one to insert a 60-amp breaker in the original box that supplies the transfer switch box. I didn't find that to be a stopper in any way. My original box was full, so I had to wire this in AND the first 4 circuits at one sitting, but I wired the others "at my leisure" later. Also, by having the supply breaker there's only ONE line from the old box to the transfer switch box per circuit, while some of the competitors require two so that the original breaker is still used when on-line. My distribution box was also fairly old, and replacing the original breakers completely was an additional advantage.
I found the instructions straight forward, but NOT for someone who doesn't know how their electric box is installed and used - get a licensed electrician if you're at all unfamiliar with local and national codes and procedures. Be sure to PLAN ahead and spend time mounting the new box properly so as to create a neat and safe implementation.
 Excellent Switch that is highly configurable October 5, 2008
Robert L. Harris (VA)
Paired this unit with the
Eastern Tools & Equipment TG8250 8,250 Watt 14 HP 420cc 4-Cycle OHV Gas Powered Portable Generator with Electric Start (Non-CARB Compliant). I chose this transfer switch because it allowed you to configure it as needed. I added 2-Dual 15AMP half-width Square D breakers to give me a total of 10 circuits. I purchased the additional breakers at my local Lowes. The ability to configure as needed and the added convenience of the wattmeters makes this a unit that can't be beat.
Good quality and simple to install January 12, 2007
John W. Knecht (TN, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Generator Transfer Switch came with all the necessary parts to install, with the exception of the breaker in the main box to feed it. It even included pre-marked wires to jump from the main breaker to the transfer switch box. The quality was good on everything, but the flexible conduit was plastic. I could not use the plastic flex conduit, and purchased metal flex conduit instead (which I recommend).
One thing that I learned in doing this: The twist lock connectors for 30 Amp and 20 Amp are not the same. So, make sure that you get matching box and cord set. Also, check your generator first to make sure that it has a 4 prong outlet. I ended up making a custom cord.
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