EmerGen EGS107501G2KIT Switch 10-7501G2, Detailed Instructions, Pi30 Power Inlet Box, Flexible Conduit, Liqui Tight Fitting and 10-Feet Power Cord (4-(Pack))

I got it for like $283.95 free shipping....but needed a way to hook up easily my whole house with selections of what circuits to use....After having my installation certified by a local electrician, and a generator test to the box, only a week and a half our power went outfor 11 hours and we got to use the box and we were excited how easy it was to just flip switches to select what we wanted to use in the house.We actually ran everything we needed..all our plugins and refrigerators....a ceiling fan..the 50 " tv...our internet, charge up our kindles and laptop. This product is built tough as nails. Set up was easy...andusing it was even easier..we had to clap and laugh at how easy it was to operate. and when the power came back on....we simply shut down the generator outside and unplugged it from the house.. went into the basement and flipped the switches back from Gen to Line..and didn't miss a peat..and didnt have to reset any of our clocks. I did not realize our 5700 watt generator ran everything in our small home except the two refrigerators on the same side of the breaker.. so i will rewire them to the left side of the EmerGen box so the load on the generator will be even. You have to balance the load of the generator left and right side of the EmerGen box within 1000 watts of each other so you don't tax the one side of the generator because that can ruin your generator useless.We can run the furnace in the winter...but have to watch again the load on either side of the EmerGen box within 1000 watts. so you may have to shut off some switches on the same side so there is not alot of load on the furnace side..etc. I would not suggest you run the A/C units.. because unless you have a very big wattage generator. . . you may not be able to balance the loads on the left and right wattage meters and possibly damage the generator. So you will have to either fix this by wiring some heavier usage units on one side only...or shut off other switches on that same side so the bigger users can operate and you can balance the load on the wattage meters on the EmerGen box. I can only wish I was knowledgeable earlier years ago and wasnt so scared to do this install. Earlier we just ran the generator and ran extention cords all over the house..and ran the two refrigerators each two hours then unplugged it and plugged it into the other refrigerator..what a pain. We had power to operate our microwave. .. our gas stove with electric start..make oatmeal..coffee...toast...then go watch the morning news..while surfing the internet..and have the living room ceiling fan on(because i did not wire the A/c into the box.). The next thing we need to do is build a sound proof box to put around the loud generator..we had to wait untill 5:30 in the morning so we wouldn't wake up the neighbors.. by that time.. our refrigerators were in serious need to be ran.. and after setting up the generator..it was quick and easy... This EmerGen Box is perfect if you have a portable generator already.. and don't want the expense of a natural gas unit set up next to your house permanently.Buy one today. We purchased our on www.amazon.com free shipping ..new in box...i installed it myself.....electrician came to certify it..and i sent a copy of the certification to my home insurance provider... made my life most livable after knowing it works like a charm and easy to understand. comes with instructions and a generator start up proceedure sheet laminated with a chain to hang on or near the box.WONDERFUL PRODUCT!

Great product, easy to follow instructions, well made. Perhaps need to have additional instructions when one has their main panel outside where the transfer switch panel will also be mounted. (See attached picture) Over all I am very pleased with my purchase. I would like to suggest that there also be included wire nuts to help with the installation.

Pleased with the product overall. Install not difficult and better quality than the generac switch it replaced. One thing to mention is that the furnished water tight conduit sheath is gigantic and I was lucky that my main power from the utility company enters my panel from the rear, as the only knockout on a 200 amp SquareD panel large enough to accommodate the feed from the transfer switch is in the bottom center of the panel. It took several trips to different suppliers to find an angled connector to use. Worth mentioning and I will try and add a photo to my review to explain what I mean. Only real complaint is the leads for the feed from the generator to the junction are very short. Overall good product.

Much study was put into the purchase of this switch and the other components of my emergency preparedness system. As my main electrical panel is located outdoors, I required a panel that was watertight, and this was one of the only ones that met this criteria; Fortunately, this is also one of the most modestly priced switches available - it rivals the cost of the leading manufacturers indoor unit.For me, the switch kit contained all of the components needed to complete the installation with the exception of anchor bolts, wire nuts and elbow/conduit for the connection between the switch box and the power inlet box. For this I used the ('Southwire 55189407 1/2-Inch 6-Feet') Conduit kit with elbow which I also bought here on Amazon. The wiring was the easiest part - the mounting of the box on masonry - not so much.There are many YouTube videos on how to wire these up. If you have any electrical skills and are not overly worried about working in a live panel box (the main leads leading from the grid into the panel remain live), then you most likely can do this yourself. Best check with you local building inspection authority first to see if this is allowed or if you are required to hire a licensed professional.First thing I did was to determine the best way to balance the load between the two sides of the switch so that the power usage on each side is reasonably similar. I have an upper level which has it's own furnace, so I put a furnace on each side of the switch. I also split up receptacle areas that would most likely have similar usage. For example, I put the fridge/microwave on one side of the switch and the television/entertainment center on the other. Using this formula, I feel as if I did a reasonable job of equalizing the load between the two outputs of the generator which is important to the health thereof, even though Connecticut Electric says the switch itself has no problem with an unbalanced load.The physical installation took me about 3 hours with the mounting of the switch and inlet box taking the lions share of this. I did have to move the wires from the right hand side of the switch to the left to accommodate my panel, but this was an easy task. If you take your time and pay attention to what you are doing, it's a virtually foolproof procedure to wire this thing up.

Overall I like this transfer box, It's well designed and heavy duty. The installation directions are good and it is exactly as advertized. The main reason I only rated it o.k. is because after I finished this project one of the breakers only worked on line setting! I removed the face and discovered the connection was completely off the breaker for generator. I had to squeeze it with pliers so that it would fit firmly like it should!!! THERE IS NO WAY THAT THE PERSON THAT ASSEMBLED THIS BOX SHOULD HAVE LET IT GO WITH A POOR FITTING TERMINAL!!