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In the last issue we have talked in details about the Reliance Controls transfer switch and its importance in power backup system ( Part I ). In this part we will discuss the installation and operating instructions of Reliance Controls Transfer Kit Model 3006 HDK in details using illustrated figures and videos.      

About Generators And Transfer Switches Generators and transfer switches are dependent on one another as a system to power your home in a power out situation. The Reliance Controls transfer switch system is needed because 1) your portable generator is very powerful and the power it creates must be safely controlled to protect you and your electric utility provider, and 2) even with all of its power, your generator probably cannot power all of the electrical circuits and devices in your home without help from a transfer switch with load management capabilities.

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TRANSFER SWITCH BASICS What is a transfer switch as used with a standby generator and your home? Well, the simple answer is that it isolates the generator from the home’s electric utility service and vice versa. Without a transfer switch, the only way to tie a generator into your home’s electrical system is to perform the very dangerous and likely illegal act of “backfeeding”.

In this article we will try to find accurate answers of some important questions about generator transfer switch.

      A transfer switch between your electrical meter and your home allows you to use a generator or alternative energy source to provide current to your house in the event of a power failure. Transfer switches are either automatic, meaning you do not have to turn them on when the power fails, or manual. Manual switches must be turned from alternating current power to the generator when the electricity is out. Both automatic and manual switches are installed in similar ways and require electrical knowledge to install correctly and safely. If you do not feel like you have the proper knowledge, it is always better to consult a professional.

         Owning a generator for your home means you might be interested in transfer switches. The following questions and answers should provide you with some key knowledge on the subject.