What is a transfer switch- Reliance Controls 30 Amp 250-Volt

[@ericsmith1953]

Thank you so much for the video .We are getting ready for the hurricane to hit here in Florida and wasn't sure exactly how I was going to start my generator with my new pro-tran 2. Wish me luck!

[@handymanschool]

Wish you the best.

[@tedjohnson64]

Nice video! Why are there 2 analog meters (and not just one) in the top part of the transfer switch?

[@handymanschool]

@tedjohnson64 These are watt meters. Each one measures wattage on 3 circuit breakers. Circuit breakers labeled ACE is measured by the meter on the top left and Circuit breakers BDF is measured by the meter on the top right.

[@BlueCollarBachelor]

I just wonder why no one seems to know that they make a wall mount kit for these panels.

[@stevec9889]

Can I replace a couple of the 15 amp breakers with 30 amp?

[@handymanschool]

It all depends on the size of wiring . 30 amp might be too much for typical wiring to handle.

[@amillano361]

Can you run a AC System with this?

[@handymanschool]

It depends on your generators output and the BTU’s on the A/C unit.

[@gdp4524]

Depends on the amp draw of the compressor, not the btu’s. Also it would require a soft start to lower the amps on the compressor during start up.

[@chrispearl1473]

With a soft start system and a large enough generator, yes you can.

[@chrispearl1473]

Poor advice

[@chrispearl1473]

Turn your breakers on one by one, not all at once….