EZ Generator Switch - Installation

A new how-to video to install an EZ Generator Switch - The most affordable and efficient generator connecting manual transfer switch on the market. See more on www.EZGenerator...

[@scottstover482]

Very nice , (as a retired electrician) I would recommend providing a cover for the generator plug when not in use. That would give me a little piece of mind. It's just weird to see the exposed prongs like that.

[@sulero-zp3rd]

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[@anthony21880]

I really like this device, I see that a lot of you are concerned about backfeeding, I was too until I looked more closely at the wiring. The breaker feeds the switch, so as long as the switch is in the generator position it is isolated from the breaker that is feeding it so its not possible to backfeed into the panel. I agree with REPO that it would be more beneficial to power more than one circuit but if you are just looking for an inexpensive way to power just a few lights or a furnace then this is the way to go. If you want to power more things then it would be best to invest in a complete backup system. I do electrical work and I am very interested in offering this device to my customers that have a small portable generator that they want to use for emergencies. Its simple and affordable. Thanks Kevin, this is a great device!

[@timgraham7851]

Yes, the switch is DPDT which disconnects utility power and then connects the generator inlet to load.

[@Babyboomer_59]

Hmm OK I just purchased a WH 9500FD I believe and I also believe it's capable of running several house hold devices and or appliances, My exterior main is completely full, no room for any extra breakers thus no lock-out plate for the main, am I to gather that if I were to use this switch shown in the video it would be my solution, I would not need an extra slot for breaker and would not have to worry about power being restored while I am in generator position with generator running? Is that switch only powering just that one breaker, the breaker you've connected it to and not the whole panel?

[@TomCee53]

@@Babyboomer_59it just switches the load from one breaker. If you need multiple circuits switched, you would need multiple r transfer switches, or a larger unit designed to handle multiple circuits. Those devices move the breaker function to the external switch for those circuits, freeing breaker slots, as well.

[@bluesriderDF]

We had an 8 day power failure a couple weeks ago, and I didn't have a way to power the effluent pump in my septic system. It only runs every few days, but it is a critical item. I got the EZ Gen switch and installed it today. Tested it out and it works great! I'm very happy with the quality, and ease of installation.

[@curve5746]

Man oh man is that critical. Discovered that the hard way

[@warriorpoet8119]

We had on in Houston as well, I hate this heat!

[@victorlopez2143]

Received my EZ Generator switch yesterday and followed the instructions to a 'T' and no issues. Very easy to install. The ONLY issue I had was finding the wires to the furnace and then pulling them out. I'm assuming this was one of the first wires put in because it was behind a lot of other wires but took my time to make sure I had the right wires. Thanks for the video.

[@porterdor39]

Looks easy to do have to do mine

[@randalllyons8467]

I appreciate the video. Basically i am looking to power up my furnace and a few lights as well. My generator is only 3750 watts so naturally i am limited. This looks to be exactly what i have been looking for.

[@scullysshop8128]

In a power outage situation where I live if I can keep the heat on and the fridge cold that's all I really need anything else is a nice to have. I purchased two of these switches to run my furnace and fridge during a power outage in the winter, and my fridge in the summer. The switch is of high quality with easy to understand instructions and most import it is certified, unlike some if not all switches from overseas. I highly recommend this switch.

[@latitudeoutdoor]

Ordered 2 and installed them today. First one took about 15 minutes and second one was done in about 7 . I must say amazing product and this makes the usage of my generator such a breeze. Thank you for such easy to DYI solution !

[@latitudeoutdoor]

Ha ha thank you

[@EZgeneratorswitch]

let me help you Arnold. The switch was designed and patented so that essential circuits can be energized during a power outage for the most cost-effective number . This also allows for a very small generator that is more user friendly to energize those circuits. In addition transfer switches that are UL approved and CSA approved such as ours do not back feed so you will never hurt a lineman out on the street. Secondly the wire size is rated by the National Electrical Code which is also regulated by UL. All switches are tested with 1200 volts before leaving the factory per UL regulations... if you would like to discuss any further information about our switch or be better informed we will be happy to help you.

[@chrisgast]

My biggest thing is making sure I have heat during the winter power outage. Heat, I can tolerate a little more. But VERY cold winters? Not so much. This video surely does help. If I can power the heat (including the water heater), fridge/freezer and stove, then I'm happy. Not having a TV or the lights on is not the end of the world to me.

[@steveb365]

Replace the wire connecting your furnace to it's fused disconnect switch with an appropriately-rated receptacle connected to the fuse and a mating cord with the same wire gauge as the original wiring connected to the furnace. When the power goes out, plug the furnace cord into a 10 or 12 gauge extension cord run out to a generator 20 or more feet away from the home and in a place where exhaust blows away from your home and any neighbors' homes.

[@frankdiaz4761]

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[@bigscout1584]

EZ Generator Switch how many circuits can be ran with one box and how many boxes can you run on one panel....is this restricted to residential or can it be used in commercial applications

[@drpope1]

Steve, please look up NEC Article 400.8-your suggestion is unsafe per Code. You can not, again per Code, use cord in place of permanent wiring in this installation regardless of wire gauge.

[@EZgeneratorswitch]

Dave Taylor if you don't understand something ask. We are not trying to energize electric heat this is a single circuit transfer switch UL and CSA approved. It is designed for and essential circuits such as lights, power, heating systems

[@myothernewname]

I found this to be a good video for people with no experience in electrical. You took all the guess work out and made it easy for them.

[@timsandoval3869]

I thank u very much, that's how u learn, and once u learn, u got it, thanks.

[@EZgeneratorswitch]

Yes Dedicated single circuit transfer switch for essential circuits. This is the least expensive way to get essential circuit energized. We don't compete with systems that energize 6-10 circuits. Using our switches allow use of more user friendly generators. Smaller , more efficient on fuel, ease of use. The extremely low cost of our switch allows you not to spend a fortune waiting for the lights to go out!

[@TheWilferch]

This is nice for one circuit to get a normal extension chord from your generator to this device. However, for most people, a simple and inexpensive "interlock" installed on your main panel allows you to safely toggle between "line" incoming power and "generator" incoming power....and once you install this....allows you choose any number and combination of branch circuits to be powered from your generator....of course limited to the power available from the generator. For a lot of people, there is more than 1 critical circuit to be powered during a power outage. For most it's the refrigerator....but like here may also be a furnace or well pump, etc. An interlock is MUCH less expensive than a transfer switch system, and it allows you to choose any branch circuit in your box during an outage ( or series of circuits that don't overload your generator)...such that you don't hav to pre-choose the one (or more) circuits ahed of time. Transfer switches are $300 or more and interlocks can be had for as little as $40 ( plus the cost of a double-pole 30A breaker...about $10). Yes....you will also need an "inlet box" ($50) and a heavy duty 240V chord to connect up to your generator ( $90).

[@EZgeneratorswitch]

Interlocks are not $40 dollars, sq D, siemans and alike start at $60. What you failed to explain is you now need a 30/40/50 or even a 60 amp line installed to the outside of your home. This alone will cost you $400 from any licensed /insured electrician. You also need the 2 pole breaker. Most important is your generator needs to handle the load based on wire size. 30 amps needs a 7200 watt green set, 40 amp requires 9600 watts and up from there... Nothing user friendly. We don't compete with that set up. Many of our customers use 2000watt fuel efficient gen sets and operate heat, refrig, lights. They do the install themselves because of the ease of our product. Worse case 3 units with discounts we provide is just over 200. We are on different ends of the spectrum.

[@timgraham7851]

@@EZgeneratorswitch I paid $46 for my Square D interlock kit back in 2012. Another $60 for the inlet. 50a breaker was another $25. 6 gauge cable, $200. The EZ generator switch is a great solution for a gas furnace or sump pump. I almost bought one for my furnace, but chose a different route.

[@EZgeneratorswitch]

Randall, 3750 will handle quite a bit. A simple trick to get more from your generator is to rotate loads. Such as start the furnace bring the room temp up then lower the T stat. You can do this with the refrigerator also bring down the temp get things cold and rotate to another load. Your 3750 will handle furnace, lights and refrigerator without alternating the loads. Another item is change all lighting to Led one sixth the load with the same lumens.

[@robyounce4636]

What do you mean ROTATE to an other load? There is only (1) Load circuit connected, in your video example -- to energize a different circuit, you would have to rewire your switch to another load. Please clarify: ROTATE?

[@DL101ca]

@@robyounce4636 you wire a few of these to separate circuits, then turn them on and off as you require.

[@chrisfreeman4957]

Things like lights and fridges you can just plug into your extension cord. So unplug your furnace- then plug the extension cord into the fridge. etc.

[@jamessebring3874]

Have two 4000/3500 Champion portable generators here in California where hardly a year goes by without an extensive power outage. They are great. Electric start is really handy, but neither has failed to start on first pull of pull-starter. With them I keep two refrigerators and lights going. They are quiet and do not bother neighbors California-close on both sides. Couldn't be happier with them.

[@MrRidleyDog]

This looks like a great solution for us, even buying three to run heat, refrigerator and some lights, would be half the price of the smallest transfer switching system for a bonded neutral generator.

[@ezgeneratorswitch4u]

MrRidleydog, because you are only running limited items your generator can be much smaller and more user friendly, fuel efficient, etc...

[@donaldmartin585]

MrRidleyDog in

[@stevedrz]

I like the concept, and get why you don't need to worry about back-feeding, because the generator switch is isolating the load for that circuit. In normal mode, the load is fed directly from the panel; when you switch to generator mode, the circuit is isolated from the panel, and then fed from the generator inlet. No way to backfeed, and it seems to be an easier solution for the average homeowner than an interlock, or transfer switch for a small application. Looks like it would work great for something like a gas or oil furnace/hot water heater that only requires 120v.

[@EZgeneratorswitch]

Here is your answer. The switch can be placed any where that is convenient for the user to connect their generator. Next... Interlock is not needed, not required and is not code. Tested approved switches do not back feed.

[@williameisenberg1999]

I am an Electrical Contractor, That is a great and SAFE alternative for people on a low budget . Thanks for that video...

[@transparentvapor2694]

Despite all of the hate Sir, I like your video and appreciate it. Thank you.

[@plainwornout3564]

Transparent Vapor It's called disagreeing. Guess no one can have a different opinion.

[@KaiatheSiberianHusky]

I wonder of those disagreeing are actual electricians or just diarrhea mouths.

[@frankpaya690]

@@KaiatheSiberianHusky it's like when somebody says: you get it, don't you? and you nod your head-a-ha,a-ha, but if they asked you to explain it, you'd be lost.

[@rizwanmuhammad6468]

Great video. Good for one appliance. Now what I would love is that there is a generator plug with load splitter and then bunch of generator / grid switches attached like this. You could chose which loads you want to bring on or not.

[@EZgeneratorswitch]

Yes, it's a single circuit transfer switch designed for the least expensive way to connect essential circuit. What you need is a whole house transfer switch

[@franklindiaz4411]

Really like the way he explains everything... fast knowledgeable and simple..

[@jpayne8096]

I installed a dual circuit transfer switch in my home.... all lightbulbs in my house are LEDs. I can run ALL my lights, my furnace and my home theater system off a 2000 watt generator. Tested the load with a kill-a-watt meter, and still have about four to five hundred watts to spare. LED light bulbs TREMENDOUSLY help reduce the size of the generator needed. You can use about 8 LED bulbs in place of the load of ONE 100 watt incandescent bulb.

[@EZgeneratorswitch]

No back feeding, no turning off any of your breakers. You NEVER need to touch anything just plug into the unit and throw the switch to the generator position when your power resumes shut down your generator unplug and place into Normal mode...many customers use it for lights, outlets, heat just to name a few. It contains a resettable 15 amp breaker that can be placed on a 15 or 20 amp circuit. Our 15 amp breaker will protect the device and load.

[@jamescherolis9362]

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[@EZgeneratorswitch]

Actually heat is the most important, pipes freeze and cause big damage. Staying warm is paramount. The issue with 240 volts is there are 2 different configurations so matching who has what becomes a problem. Worse yet... Where do you buy a 240 UL approved cord? We would love to solve everyone's power issues but we concentrate on the simple things like traffic lights, solar, essential home circuits like heat, refrigerator, lights, sump pumps. Thank you for your input. We have the greatest customers!

[@nancycrane6027]

Now thats what I'm talking about. That was simple enough that I can do that myself. Thank you for sharing this video !!!

[@JerryForetich-e5d]

The last home I looked at where they wanted to heat their home off of a generator during power outage, the gas furnance had a male cord end plugged into a standard recepticle. I told them to just use an extension cord direct from the generator. Since most home owners panels are recessed in a sheetrock wall, I find it easier to install a recepticle next to the furnace and put a male cord on the unit.

[@garrylanders4372]

My question is, when the power comes back on and the generator is already running and charging the breakers, won't that cause damage to the breakers or cause an overload?

[@captseamus]

Good chance of blowing up your generator too...

[@tankscrittersandurbanhomes5579]

@canuckguy worried it is a simple thing to understand. However, to attack a person that doesn't understand and asks a question shows you to be more of an uneducated idiot than the person asking the question.

[@frankpaya690]

@@tankscrittersandurbanhomes5579 that type of attitude causes people to not ask questions, for fear they'll be laughed at, by others (who probably don't know the answer either), but didn't ask the question themselves .

[@dubol07]

@canuckguy worried you are calling others triggered but you clearly are the one triggered with your emotional outburst!

[@thebearsden1701]

With today's computer controlled furnaces ....a generator with a built in inverter is a must !!! The furnace boards don't like impure or noise spikes on power input .from generator.

[@EZgeneratorswitch]

Nathan... You need to check the NEC splices can be! In a panel

[@ctbt1832]

Correct. What do they think happens when you do a panel (service) upgrade. You splice inside of the panel.

[@francoistombe]

My code does not allow wire nuts in the panel. = Panel cannot serve as a junction box. The furnace feed (load cable) and the furnace feed from the panel would have to be joined in the auxillary box, not in the breaker panel.

[@EZgeneratorswitch]

@@francoistombe where do you live?

[@francoistombe]

British Columbia.

[@dwightsmith5174]

Suggestion - for a temporary situation or a permanent solution, get a Generlink meter base adaptor. Would recommend the 40 amp unit. Safe, very easy to use, super easy (5 min.) for the electric company to install. I have no ties to the company. I bought one and it's a great solution. Using it with my Generac standby genset. Simply plug in the cord when needed, unplug when done.

[@EZgeneratorswitch]

I guess that would be your opion, this is the least expensive way to provide power to 1, 2, 3 or 4 items. After 4 items the cost is best spend on a 6 circuit unit.We have customers who have spent $65 on a switch and $300 on a generator and they have heat. When you have nothing and your about to freeze a pipe and your butt off trust me $65 dollars works big time!

[@melvoquiros4388]

Can I install this for my oil boiler but my oil boiler breaker is 20amp and this is only 15amp.?

[@stevemurray710]

@@melvoquiros4388 I noticed my oil burner on 20 amp circuit draws 25 amps for half a second, then drops a lot . I bet this switch couldn't handle it that short term startup demand.

[@EZgeneratorswitch]

@@stevemurray710 yes it would because it's a thermal breaker. In addition you may want to check your motor.

[@rrrrkoop2776]

@@EZgeneratorswitch motors take 6 times their running current to start, so if a motor actually took 25 amps to start it runs on a little over 4 amps. normal circuit breakers are built to hold six times their rating to start a motor so no problem here.

[@EZgeneratorswitch]

@@rrrrkoop2776 let's clear this up a little. Motors don't take 6x to start. Safely we can say double but circuit breakers get relief quick because the curve drops off quick. There are different types of circuit breakers. Our is thermal so it takes even longer.

[@07GTCalispec]

Its really simple guys. Power from utility feeds into the box and THEN to the circuit of your choice. When you flip the switch it disconnects the circuit from the utility and allows the feed from the generator. It will not back feed.

[@EZgeneratorswitch]

EZ Generator Switch is a manual transfer switch. It separates the Street feed from the generator so you could never backfeed.

[@ginpok6640]

I was wondering why you didn't say turn OFF main breaker in the house panel when using the generator and EZ Switch...

[@johnathanhall6899]

There is no way in hell that that would not back feed into the main, it's on the same bus bar that ties into the main.

[@frankpaya690]

I'm sure the utility workers appreciate that, very much.

[@frankpaya690]

@@ginpok6640 human error is the most common reason for things going wrong. That should be something automatic to where you don't have to trust somebody's memory.

[@servico100]

I installed this switch several years ago for the furnace, added an additional outlet downstream of the TS It runs the sump pump and some lighting. Ran a permanent heavy-duty extension cord to the TS. Now it is only a matter of starting the generator. I keep a small amount of engineered fuel in the tank and after a few miniutes of warmup, I fill the tank.

[@chris8383]

Can you describe the downstream outlet install?

[@servico100]

@@chris8383 After installing the EZ TS into the breaker for the furnace and ensuring that it worked, I extended the TS-controlled furnace input into a duplex receptacle. The sump pump that is normally connected to its own breaker is then connected to this receptacle and runs from the generator supply. The gas furnace draw is low and the system can accept both motors starting simultaneously

[@KC1PSK]

I just installed my second one. Furnace and fridge. Works amazing. Thank you

[@paulatteberry3165]

Not bad....Many of these switch are very expensive and compicated to install, I would be happy to have heat, refer, tv and a few lights and I would be very happy.

[@jpmacoo]

Why do you need one for the fridge, since the fridge already has a plug that you can just unplug and then plug into the extension cord from the generator?

[@eddie429]

@@jpmacoo they won’t have a extension cord running through the house

[@rhymereason3449]

@@jpmacoo Many people like myself have fridge alcoves and it's a pain in the rear to pull a large fridge out of the alcove far enough to get to it's plug.

[@Livefreewhileucan]

Worth noting that here in Canada, depending on province, the connections in the panel with wire nuts is not allowed. They would have to be made in the 4 inch jb. Great video. Are these csa approved

[@yemarican]

Thank you very much for sharing this with us and for your time .. I appreciate it. Very nice and neat work!

[@DredW3TEC]

Got three of these installed that I’m using right now. One for the fridge, one for heat, one for a circuit with lights and outlets. All powered with just a 2500 watt inverter generator. They’re working great!

[@EZgeneratorswitch]

Thanks Ed, glad the set up is keeping you in good shape while power is out!

[@chenz3007]

and that 2500 watts is appropriate to start heat and fridge ? (same time, different time?)

[@DredW3TEC]

@@chenz3007 My house has oil heating, so I only need enough power to start the blower. I have no problem using the fridge and heat at the same time.

[@glennmanchester5696]

So you run three different cords to three separate switches to power three. Separate loads furnace lights and fridge is that correct how does that work out can you show me or explain why three separate ones the whole thing just seems crazy to me I'd want to run one cord number ten or 8 wire say to power my loads with one cord not three no ?

[@carissadrannbauer4164]

@@glennmanchester5696 The short answer is my generator didn't have a 30 amp or 50 amp plugs, just 15 amp 120 volt outlets. I already had the extension cords, so this was the easiest/lowest cost solution for me. We rarely lose power so running three cords is no big deal, I just feed them through a basement window. But yeah, if we lost power more often, or I had a bigger generator, I would probably just do an interlock switch with a single 50 amp plug connector.

[@timhadaway984]

So explain to me how when you energize your switch and feed the panel you are not back feeding back onto the line? Are you relying on the homeowner to open his main? I promise you…. You send 120 volts back through your service wire you WILL have primary voltage on the line after it goes through a transformer. Good linemen are killed every year from this scenario. It’s a cool idea for feeding one load……just need assurances that safety is a consideration.

[@lafamillebrassard7692]

That’ s why there is a transfer switch

[@danhjelholt5262]

You have the utility supply turned off and isolated, that’s great...no back feed on the hits...but your neutral is still connected from your furnace, to the panel-neutral bar and then out to the street......all unbalanced loads will still be flowing out to the transformer at the street. In a power outage, the utility will be working on the lines and transformers.....your sending dangerous back feeds on the neutral where they are working. You need to have a 3 pole isolation switch. Isolating your generator power and the neutrals. Any comments? Or am I missing something?

[@EZgeneratorswitch]

Any transfer switch that has been tested thru UL or equivalent doesn't back feed and there is no need to touch any breakers.

[@adriancastillo1143]

can this be installed on the outide of the house?

[@ronpenton]

Good stuff! Looks like a nice product. Thought i would mention to check with local codes. Its against code in my area to use the combination panel as a junction point. I would need to relocate the furnace romex cable to square junction box and make connections behind the EZ Gen switch. This leaves only the line side wires and ground to terminate inside the panel with no connections.

[@repeatman]

VERY Helpful! I now know what to buy for my generator when I hook it up to the well! Thanks!!!!!!

[@repeatman]

w water well pump. sorry about that.

[@cjgeel1]

@@repeatman EZ switch looks like a 120v hookup, most well pumps are 240

[@jt-vj4sl]

Thanks for sharing info about your product. It is simple for cases where one only circuit is needed. This is basically a simplified transfer switch and the external plug combined

[@EZgeneratorswitch]

Thank you! Lots of uses some we never counted on like traffic lights , gates in remote areas of western states for road closing not to mention lights,refrig and sump pumps.

[@NHSupportsConventionofstates]

i installed an 4 EZ generator switch . very easy. in stalled 4 of them for a customer that had 4 apartments. to keep there heat on in a power outage. thanks i will be going to other customer with apartments thank you very much petrusewicz Electrical.

[@ezgeneratorswitch4u]

+Carol Petrusewicz Thank you very much!

[@gerardsagliocca6292]

Why didn't you mention bonding or floating bond in this video ? Also you could have had a sketch or diagram of what you did hooking up the switch. Overall, your stuff is very understandable compared to some of the other videos. Thanks.

[@heavy1metal]

I think most are confused thinking this device will power everything on the breaker, and not just the furnace. Assuming I'm right, this scenario the generator is only powering the furnace.

[@Diehard65]

Don't know about "most are confused" but you apparently were. LOL

[@ronnierocha9894]

it does not power everything cause its only 15 amp

[@enriquecastellon6524]

One circuit

[@SeanCrawford-h8n]

Your demonstration is great except I have a forth wire in my circuit to the furnace. So apparently the furnace and some other load share the neutral wire in this circuit. The hot for the furnace is on a single 15amp breaker and the other hot I’m not sure of. Will your ez generator switch work on this circuit somehow?

[@wellsmd1]

how would you wire the system up if you have two 200 amp panels??

[@EZgeneratorswitch]

With a whole house transfer system rated at 200 amps

[@dianemerimon4268]

On multiple bad winters in Oklahoma the area I live in we lose power for no less than 2 to 3 weeks at a time. It is miserable! Finally able to purchase a generator now need to find the money to install the switch

[@EZgeneratorswitch]

thanks...there is no backfeeding. switch isolates the generator & load from the utility power and vise versa

[@paulwenzl1711]

Help me out... my main breaker box has no main breaker so how is there no back feed? Seems like if I'm charging the panel, I'm charging the whole line to include back feed.

[@EZgeneratorswitch]

@@paulwenzl1711 you have a main somewhere. But that has zero to do with back feeding! First any transfer switch with a label such as intertek or ul will not backfeed period. That's the safety net you should be looking for.. A label. Are you using our switch?

[@paulwenzl1711]

@@EZgeneratorswitch no. Just trying to figure it out.

[@EZgeneratorswitch]

@@paulwenzl1711 a approved transfer switch is connected as follows... Both electrically and mechanically. The switch is physically connecting the load(could be the whole house or portions there of) to the generator. Or.... The load to the street it can't cross over physically. Picture a Y... House is connected to the bottom. Gen set left... Street right. When you go left or right it physically breaks the other leg... So you can't backfeed.

[@dane2198]

@@EZgeneratorswitch - am i correct that as installed this setup will ONLY power the Furnace

[@ronmorningstar4637]

So if I want to run fridge furnace and stove I would need to install 3 seperate switchs?

[@williamlobur6181]

should make one for multiple ckts

[@EZgeneratorswitch]

This is a single circuit transfer switch dedicated to a essential circuit during a power outage. It will not backfeed, it is approved with labels to sell in USA and Canada. It will not run your whole house, you would need a transfer switch rated for the whole house. There are no shortcuts with transfer switches , what they are rated for is what they can handle... please don't hesitate to ask us for help if you have questions.

[@EZgeneratorswitch]

You will be fine, there is no configuration or procedure that will change the safety implementation of the product. We have a procedure for energizing and disconnecting we like you to follow.

[@danharper3675]

Where in the he'll is the location of the starter on generac engine on a 2000 george town motor home?

[@EZgeneratorswitch]

@@danharper3675 now that's funny, when you bought it they didn't tell you?

[@seang402]

Put mine on today. Easy peasy once you dig the wires out of panel. Thanks EZ glad I found this. Guarantee I won't lose power now now that I added switch if I do I'm ready..

[@racooper2901]

great job----- made it look easy

[@robertmattison1282]

I would market is to Heating Companies that install boiler and furnace. It should be install with the heating company. People can rent generator and get the right cord that would go from the portable generator then to the heating boiler/furnace. The 2nd problem is your home get its water from a well a 240 volt EZ Generator switch so that can have water. Water is the number one thing home owner want, when it comes to long power outages. Very nice video, great audio, thumb up. I would instruct the home owner to hire an electrician, unless that are experience with electricity and working inside a panel box.

[@pellypell77]

Great video, great switch.

[@whaleoilbeefhooked3892]

Not discussed; using a 4 inch x 4 inch x 1-1/2 inch 21 cu inch square extension ring to make all of the wire nuts disappear from becoming a future booby trap having to remove the panel just to check unrelated connections in circuit filled main panel. Or, a deeper box option. (You'd think wire splices in the main panel would be against code)

[@Rydrdg]

Will I need more then one switch for each load I want power?

[@EZgeneratorswitch]

Rydrdg you should check out the website. Lots of info 4u., plus other you tube videos. We manufacture a single circuit dedicated transfer switch for essential loads you need during an outage.

[@evilAshTheDog]

My generator has a floating neutral. The panel I'll install it to is a properly bonded main panel. As described in this video, will the switch bond the neutral to the ground for me? I couldn't find any documentation on your site for installation.

[@dericktharp5796]

Nice video!... neat product....

[@williameisenberg1999]

This is a great device, single cir. For people who are on a tight budget . If all you want is heat ,this is the way to go as long as it is 110 Volt propane or oil fired . Very safe and inexpensive !!

[@EZgeneratorswitch]

Many customers want heat, lights and refrig. They purchase 2 and sometimes 3 units. WE don't compete with 10 circuit units and never intended. Just trying to help customers who don't want to spend a fortune waiting for the lights to go out. 😁

[@EZgeneratorswitch]

Yes no problem 😄

[@ibbriley399]

That’s a great installation method for surface mounted panels. However, most residential panels are installed flush to a finished wall surface, often in finished spaces where appearance is important.

[@iwantosavemoney]

yeah what prevents you from back feeding the grid and hurting someone???

[@ezgeneratorswitch4u]

ALL Approved transfer switches do not back feed to the grid. We have a UL & CSA approval

[@0rangevale]

I had the same question. Here's what I'm seeing.. When the generator is connected and If the main panel breaker isn't turned off then it will back feed through one of the 120 volt legs.

[@ezgeneratorswitch4u]

UL & CSA approved transfer switches do not backfeed. There is NO CONNECTION EVER between the generator and the grid.

[@0rangevale]

Then there's more to this little device than I imagined. With an adequate generator it simply powers up one 15 amp breaker to service whatever is on that line.

[@ezgeneratorswitch4u]

Transfer switches that are UL & CSA approved/tested don't backfeed. There is no possible connection to the grid from the generator. Only house to generator and House to grid.

[@zandemen]

Something to keep in mind in the case that this is not a dummy panel; those big wires at the top are still electrified even with the main switch in this panel open or off. Scary seeing you stick your fingers in there beside them without any cover. A combined main panel should have two covers, one for the distribution panel and one for the main disconnect.

[@EZgeneratorswitch]

Even with the main off there is always power in the panel. The code clearly states "you should be knowledgeable with the task at hand"

[@lhouzylmolteni7014]

the switch really is the best

[@marcusgrande3875]

Could you post a video wiring up a GFCI breaker? Most breakers nowadays are GFCI, and the neutral wire is handled differently. I realize that furnace breakers often don't have or require GFCI breakers because they have no external plug, but if one wants to use the switch on another circuit, such as a refrigerator or bedroom circuit, that would likely have a GFCI breaker.

[@PatrickWagz]

'off-set nipple'? yeesh, that sounds dreadfully painful

[@homayounshirazi9550]

Patrick Wagz, Is that all you can think of?

[@limuemu4364]

It's out there, yesterday the wife was watching some show and when I walked through to the kitchen I heard; with augmentation you get a free nipple relocation. I didn't even ask.

[@drmckee]

When you are 13 , the hormones control your thoughts. they even giggle when the teacher uses the word BUT. It is what you expect of children. DO NOT expect anything that resembles maturity.

[@wadepatton4592]

Definitely enjoyed the video. Thumbs up. Question, doesn't the main breaker need to be cut off before you hook up the generator so your not feeding power back up the line to the workers at the top of the poles fixing them? Thanks either way.

[@EZgeneratorswitch]

Approved transfer switches don't backfeed. You will be fine.

[@EZgeneratorswitch]

No

[@EZgeneratorswitch]

A 220 volt unit would require a custom cord and would never get approved

[@thelakeman5207]

Yeah, I was wondering the same thing. I have a well pump that runs on 220. It would probably fry those little wires.

[@EZgeneratorswitch]

@@thelakeman5207 it's not a point of frying those little wires because it's the same gauge as a well line 20 amps. The difference is 240 volts not 120v

[@wattjones9547]

Do you have a switch available for 220v applications?

[@fatherguidosarduchi5204]

This switch only powers one item or one circuit that it is attached to correct? So in other words you would hook it to a circuit that powers maybe just the kitchen voltage to whatever correct? It does not feed the whole supply box? Just asking to be sure. Thank you for your video. Great info :O)

[@EZgeneratorswitch]

Thank you!

[@Twitch0fg]

Excuse me for my ignorance, but with this plug hooked up to the furnace it'll run all of the 200 Amp panel, assuming your generator is large enough to carry the load like a 10k generator.

[@rconley1879]

Anybody who needs this level of instruction probably should stay away from a panel box

[@EZgeneratorswitch]

Bob don't know what happened to your comment? Bob asked about a "label" referring to UL or equivalent. Quickly there are 16 testing labs, UL being one approved by OSHA. We use Intertek, you should never purchase a transfer switch without a label. I only know of one company selling without a label, it scary so making your own switch is scary, unsafe, and you will never have an inspector approve it. The large issue is if it back feeds thru failure or you have a fire your insurance company can walk away because of negligence. You mentioned your finances not being able to afford the switch. Please contact me direct and I'll work with you. I don't want to see anyone risk safety.

[@paulomessias5820]

I AM ELETRICAL IN LIVE BRAZIL !

[@mikeeeeee555]

What if your furnace and thermostat like a nest are on different circuits/locations?

[@davidschwartz5127]

I've been out of the electrical business for a few code cycles now, but it used to be volition to use the main panel for a junction box or pull thru? By moving your furnace feed wire to the green switch box you would then be in compliance.

[@EZgeneratorswitch]

not a violation any more

[@juanrrobledo89]

Do you a kit for a 30 amp setup, I bought a 10,000 watt generator with 8,500 run, I'm wanting to get this done in the event we go dark like this year for 2.5 days

[@colonialwell5065]

I ask, can I set this switch to do the job with the central air. The central air is mid-size, and how do I go about it. I hope this switch works with other units other than furnaces.

[@leest463]

Thanks ez generator for a simple product. Put one in a couple months ago before winter and its a perfect solution in case of a freezing rain storm that we get here in the Midwest. Works perfectly.

[@EZgeneratorswitch]

Lee thank you for using our product!

[@danielkarczewski2467]

Will this give power to my whole panel box. So I CAN RUN lights and other thing in my house ? Thank you dan

[@jczitnik]

My plan is to use a solar generator to run the furnace. Do I have to alter the wiring at all?

[@urieaaron]

I chuckled a little each time he said, what you want to do. I don't want to imagine how many times I would stutter and stammer. I don't believe I would do as well as he did.

[@guitartec]

2 QUESTIONS.... Can your box be mounted closer to where the generator is and can it be hooked up to power more than just the furnace?

[@frankb.3556]

My breaker box is outside on the side of the house - exposed to the elements. Do you make a switch for outside with a cover on it or something?

[@EZgeneratorswitch]

You can do what other customers have done. They use a taymac box mm-7440-c . It appears that many are very happy with that set up

[@frankb.3556]

@@EZgeneratorswitch Sounds good. Thanks for the reply and info. Any idea when you’ll have some more switches back in stock?

[@chrislnflorida5192]

What about your Main Switch for Back Feed? This Switch, does it ONLY run the Furnace, or can u run multiple accesories ie., Tvs, Well Pump, Fridge, lights, Ceiling fans?

[@flipping_for_funds]

Since you are connecting to 120v breaker, won't you only be powering half of the panel? Half of the breakers normally run on one phase and the other half run on the other phase. Or am I missing the whole point? It looks as though you are only powering the furnace through the switch?

[@genemcpherson9043]

Am not a electrician, but I can wire this switch. My question is this switch is only for one circuit correct? Thanks

[@bradleydavidgood]

If my generator is floating neutral, and not grounded, is this set up OK?

[@fgoyti]

Can I replace a furnace on/off single gang switch box with this box, which is a double gang size? I would need to mount it to a vertical stud. Are those side holes enough to support the enclosure? My goal is to mount it flush with the drywall.

[@semco72057]

That seem to be very easy to setup, and I am considering getting one of those to put in my house. I live in Arkansas where we lose our electricity often during any year, and we need electricity for families who have members who are on oxygen and need to have access to electricity throughout all situations.

[@TrentonCity609]

Had to watch vid 2-3 times. My fault! Neighborhood power went out 2 days ago! I've got a gen. but I hate running cords. I will be ordering at least 2 of these! Completely rewired my entire house. Happily, I wired each room on its own breaker. So I can use 1 or 2 on any room I want!

[@rkb6783]

Furnace... Freezer... Fridge... You can also rotate between freezer fridge... So you can keep a third line for plugs... Minimal... Lamps & cell chargers... Or run your DC off of the 12v DC outlet on the generator... Recommend minimum 5000 watts...

[@oldtimeengineer26]

I am looking for one for my water pump 220vac do you have them?

[@guitarDad100]

Nice simple hookup for heat. How would you set this EZ Generator Switch up to a AFCI Circuit Breaker? Do you plan at some time in the future set up a 240 volt switch for multiple circuits?

[@EZgeneratorswitch]

EZ Generator Switch will just switch both hours and neutrals... No problem.

[@EZgeneratorswitch]

Simple... Both neutral and hots get switched.

[@scottharrod2406]

So that would only supply generator power to the one circuit, correct?