Quick & Easy Generator Transfer Switch Install - Reliance ProTran 2

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[@change2lives]

How would you wire to the new AFCI/GFCI breakers? I read you need the Pro/Tran2 Neutral Kit.

[@Muksanim2012]

Now I see you dabble in electricity. I have this Reliance 10 circuit transfer switch and it is great. I started with the 6 circuit switch box when I had a 5500 W generator. One leg of the generator stopped working so I upgraded to a Cat 8500 W generator on the 6 circuit switch box. I saw that the capacity I was using was low and decided to upgrade to the 10 circuit box. I added two electric baseboard heaters and two AC units. This enabled me to power all circuits in summer or winter. I tested usage with the heaters then with the AC units. In both situations I used less than 75% of the generator's capacity. Our generator is electric start so that and the Reliance switch box make it easy for my wife can start the system if I am not home. I too like for everything to be neat and tidy. With that in mind, I ran wiring directly from the generator underground (conduit), through concrete block wall, and connected to the switch box. Then I ran a line from the box connection to 3 lights in the basement where the switch box is located. So when I start the generator the area where the box is located is well lit. The meters on the Reliance box makes it easy to plan your load balance between the two legs of the generator. In a power outage we have everything available except the water heater and clothes dryer.

[@lifeisgood1624]

When ever I install my transfer switch my water heater is going to me my priority because I had to take cold showers during the beryl hurricane black out and that isn't even funny.

[@abeibrahim5846]

what about ecoflow wall power switch relays? Have you had a chance to review it?

[@Pk3_Garage]

Very nice and informational video. Some info. was incorrect, but others have already mentioned those things, so I won't. Those that have the Interlock Switch fail to realize the importance of a Manual Transfer Switch. The key features of the Manual Transfer Switch that an Interlock Switch can't do are: 1) Two different power sources being able to safely come into your Control Panel at the same time. (grid, battery, solar and generator power) 2) You can choose some or all circuits, in the Transfer Switch, to be on an alternate power source to save money on your electric bill. (Solar and battery power) 3) Less steps to switch between power sources. We have The Pro Tran 2 six and ten circuit Manual Transfer Switch. (Love them) We have the Ecoflow DP power station and battery. Also, a Tri-fuel generator. The DP is already plugged into both transfer switches and ready to go in a grid down situation. When I install some solar panels, we will be able to have some circuits always on solar and battery power, while the other circuits are on grid power. (You can't do that with an Interlock switch)

[@colonelsnow]

Looking to do the same setup. How do you have the Ecoflow connected to both transfer switches

[@thecartersmove]

The smaller box does not run just one side of the box, and with a interlock kit you can choose what yo turn on. So all the statements are not true.

[@rtsrts2317]

If you install a dual pole breaker as your generator main, it will. land both hots to it. both legs will be energized. just don't turn on any 240 appliances. Could get damaged. Way cheaper option than trans switch, but not great for long term.

[@thecartersmove]

@rtsrts2317 so far I haven't had any issues, I tested my generator to see what it could handle which included turning on my range oven and it worked. But I'll keep an eye on it. Thank you for the info

[@Egleu1]

​@@rtsrts2317or just use a 240v plug like you're supposed to

[@stevec9889]

Can I switch out one of the breakers with a 30 amp breaker?

[@BassManStrikes]

Do you need a interlock switch as well?

[@larrypredika8744]

No using the reliance panels isolates grid from generator sources.

[@trigatupp]

I just got this in 6 switches. The two breakers that have 20V I separated them so they work independent but noticed breaker says 20 but the one directly next to it doesn't say any voltage. Is this another 20 ? or can this be removed and add 20 ? the other for brakers are 15V.

[@abiazis1]

I have this exact manual switch and 50amp power outlet connected to it. How would I operate a Level 2 EV charger from the manual switch? Or can I?

[@Bob-cx4ze]

Pros and cons to both, but not more versatile if you need to run more than 10 circuits. An interlock solves the problem unless you need to feed different circuits from different sources simultaneously. Long term, having something that allows renewable power to SUPPLEMENT grid seems like the smartest way to go.

[@DougKremer]

I installed one of these in a video for my Bluetti, works great.

[@jimlarson4899]

Have you tried using the WAGO connectors instead of wire nuts? They sure simplify the installation.

[@Pk3_Garage]

Great advice. I installed our six and ten circuit transfer switches a few years ago using wire nuts. (Never liked them) I came across the WAGO connectors and switch out all the wire nuts to WAGO connectors. They are the best.

[@wigenite]

wait a min, you can do 240 with a single delta pro?

[@patricioelosua5886]

Same question!

[@patricioelosua5886]

@AlternativePower903 same here, should need the 240 hub, but he switched on the 240 breaker with just 1 DP

[@wigenite]

yeah, seems like he got a kit intended for the anker f3800 which can do 240, but hooked up an ecoflow that can't. For those that can't you should unbind/replace the 240v breakers & switches.

[@rtsrts2317]

No. Need the 240 hub and of course, a 2nd dp.

[@TheSolarLab]

nope, just an example to show the lights working!

[@Moes_Prep_and_Tech]

What tool did you use to remove the cover off of the breaker to make it 2 seperate circuits? I tried my hardest to remove mine by hand, it felt like I was gonna break it, I wish I could use my 240 circuit for my stove by the gauge wire to that circuit in the main panel is HUGE compared to the others. It goes to a 40 amp breaker

[@TheSolarLab]

it was just a pick! a small crewdriver to put it off will also work, ti feels like your going to break it - but it should be fine!

[@Moes_Prep_and_Tech]

@@TheSolarLab do you know if there is a way to have 2 inlets for this. I want one on the inside for solar and one on the outside for a gas generator if the weather is too crappy for solar

[@heroesandzeros7802]

I use a 6 space Square D QO panel for my solar transfer. Using the piggyback breakers gives me 12 circuits. Then each circuit goes through an 80A DP relay, with one side to the grid and the other side to my solar inverters. A 6 switch panel allows me to select which household circuits may be on solar, although lately, I just leave them all on. This design allows for automatic grid backup of the whole house. The charge controller controls when the transfers will happen.

[@josephmiller6866]

I have wired a 6 breaker pro tran 2 to mying and it's been running off my bluetti ac200p. Generated around 170.150kwh so far with it

[@simon359]

Why not just get an interlock switch, it’s a lot cheaper and you can do the same thing and have all your breakers available?

[@Witcherworks]

He answered that question.

[@simon359]

@@Witcherworks Well, that’s the way I hooked up my house, an interlock switch, and I can turn off anything and everything I want! It’s simple and very clean. Just add two 50 amp breakers for the solar.

[@josephmiller6866]

But with the pro tran 2 you don't have to have at the panel a shut off for the power. That is why I went with the pro tran 2

[@simon359]

@@josephmiller6866 I’m off the grid most of the year.

[@josephmiller6866]

I would love that. Definitely envy you

[@mw5673]

So, with your Delta Pro are you still able to use all 10 circuits? Like your video!

[@tommaxwell429]

Seems to me a double pole double throw mechanical switch will do the job. Switch line voltage to the panel, flip the switch and send generator to the panel. No leakage, no new circuit breakers, no limited circuits other than what the generator can drive. No $500 price tag. To me, these things are a waste of money. But then I grew up in a time when my grandfather put a penny behind a blown fuse. Seriously though, what advantage does this have over a simple mechanical two way switch?

[@rosemcommm]

In the summer I can continue to run circuits from my battery when solar is abundant. I can basically select appropriate circuits to run for free depending on current sun conditions. For 1/4 of the year that's pretty much the whole panel running off solar.

[@rtsrts2317]

To be fair, a transfer switch does prevent any back-feeding into the main and is a safer option long term. Old Main breakers can often not break completely allowing some current to flow back through the lines. The down side of a TS is limited circuits. At least this one gives you 10. But the best price found is around $450, without the genny cord

[@Bob-cx4ze]

Seems almost criminal considering I can get a 40 circuit, 200a breaker box for like $250.

[@mikeerin5031]

A properly installed interlock would prevent backfeeding the grid as well without paying the cost for a transfer switch.

[@AnotherJake79]

Wrong...the inlet box can run both sides of your panel and then you can just turn on what breakers you wish to be powered. That does the same function as the box you just installed, making that transfer switch box not necessary. Thanks for the video though.

[@almiller9203]

By code you need to isolate the power grid from your generator

[@AnotherJake79]

And that is what a $30 Interlock kit installed on your home panel does. It only lets you choose from the breaker from your inlet box OR your main breaker for your panel....NOT BOTH.

[@tomvedra5405]

⁠​⁠@@almiller9203The the transfer switches on this box does that.

[@tomvedra5405]

⁠@@AnotherJake79On a main box, this keeps things simpler. You don’t have to worry about phases & maybe having to change circuits from phase your’e coming from. And unless you have enough generator or battery packs to run all main circuits, you’ll have to choose which circuits to keep active and turning the other breakers off.

[@leodanryan966]

How do you run a generator without using an Interlock without electrocuting anyone who happens to be trying to repair the grid power during an outage?

[@t-dog5538]

The Protran essentially makes each circuit/breaker an individual interlock and bypasses his sub panel when switched to Gen. Power cant be back fed to the grid.

[@jimfigler7416]

Generator inlet does not power just half the panel. Each side alternates each leg. That’s why a double pole breaker allows 240v.

[@nathanr.8556]

Each LEG not each PHASE in a single phase system.

[@jimfigler7416]

@@nathanr.8556 regardless, just because the double pole generator breaker is on one side of the panel it doesn’t just power half the panel. It powers both sides.

[@Just_An_Idea_For_Consideration]

Very informative! Thx

[@vincwis]

I bought one and it had two black E wires and no F wire. Fun times.

[@mikeerin5031]

For in wall wiring the slinky isn't required.

[@nathanr.8556]

It definitely IS per Code.

[@erniegu6798]

@@nathanr.8556 do you mind elaborating a bit on this please? Planning to install soon

[@nathanr.8556]

@@erniegu6798 You can't run individual THHN wires in a wall without conduit

[@erniegu6798]

@@nathanr.8556 even if they are behind a metal panel / transfer switch box?

[@nathanr.8556]

@erniegu6798 The original comment I made was in relation to 'in wall' wiring. Wires can be inside the box of course.

[@9kb20vtec]

You remind me of someone who has a car channel.

[@TheSolarLab]

I get that sometimes... 👀

[@psuholetutube]

These videos are great....but not a single one of these install videos for the Reliance switch brought up that they require a source with a bonded neutral. Modern inverter generators and power stations like EcoFlow are floating neutral. Not clear how you got around that challenge with your Ecoflow.

[@jimfigler7416]

It less versatile as you are stuck picking only 10 circuits. If it wired directly in the panel you have access to turn on and off any circuit.

[@timtherrien7843]

You totally skipped the last wiring part. On the outlet that gets wired into the switch box. The letters are "X,Y,G&W". Presumably for Yellow, Green, White and who knows what X is supposed to be. However, there are only 3 wires and they are (as a universal constant!) Red, Black and Green. So, for those of us who spell Black with a B and Red with an R which goes where?!

[@toddabernathy2481]

(240V) the X,Y = red or black they're interchangeable, G= green, W= white. And if you are 120 volt three wire only connection X or Y would represent line(hot)voltage and W & G to the white and green But usually be the standard connection.

[@zaetuffforreal]

You definitely shouldn’t ever just run those wires without a conduit.

[@donhgr]

You are completely clueless and in over your head LOL

[@TheSolarLab]

Thank you!