Reliance Manual Transfer Switch Kit Explained/Review and Why It's Better Than an Interlock Switch

In this video I show you why I believe a Transfer Switch is a better investment then an Interlock Switch. I've listed the pros and cons of each at the bottom.

Reliance Transfer Switch - https://www.homedepot.com/p/Reliance-Controls-10-Circuit-30-Amp-Manual-Transfer-Switch-Kit-310CRK/205793178

Interlock Switch
Pros:
1) Cost less. (Switch ($70), watts meter ($90) and inlet box ($60) Total $220)

2) Can choose any circuits to power on/off.
3) NEC compliant and UL listed.
4) DIY project.

Cons:
1) Main breaker has to be off.
2) All individual breakers need to be turned off before switching over to generator power.
3) Potential to back feed the main power lines.
4) Harder to balance both legs of generator.
5) Have to modify main control panel box.
6) Have to install a double poll 30 or 50 AMP breaker.
7) Might have to pay an electrician to install.

Transfer Switch
Pros:
1) Cost more, but can buy a kit which includes everything you need to install. (Transfer switch prewired, conduit, power intel box and power cord $300-$440)
2) Easier to manage power load.
3) Easier to balance leg loads.
4) Some switches come with a standard circuit breaker for each circuit.
5) Each circuit is isolated from utility or generator power.
6) Impossible to back feed either utility or generator power.
7) When power is restored, you'll know it by whatever circuits not included in the transfer switch.
8) No need to switch off/on any breakers in the main control panel when switching between "Gen" and "Utility" power.
9) NEC compliant and UL listed.
10) Can switch to generator power, while utility power is still powering your house.
11) Can have 10 individual circuits or 5 double poll circuits. (Only one can be a 30amp double poll)
12) Idiot proof.
13) DIY project, but more involved.
14) Comes with a watts meter.

Cons:
1) Can be costly
2) Limited to the same 10 circuits you choose.
3) Might have to pay an electrician to install.

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