Transfer Switch easy to install and use,
November 18, 2008
"Installation of this transfer switch was straight forward and easy to understand for those who feel comfortable working around electrical wiring. The switch operation is easy to understand for even the novice homeowner. This unit is built solid and is certainly a value-added product. Although I had no problem understanding the installation instructions, they could be made a little clearer and detailed for the everyday user."
What is your level of technical expertise? Home Handyman
Reliance Q510C Transfer Switch,
September 23, 2008
"Very solidly built. Strong switches, and fairly easy for a good home handyman to hook up. Just make sure you have your power off when connecting it up, for safety reasons.
Got a chance to put this unit to good hard use following Hurricane Ike.
So far, the unit has worked flawlessly.
I really like that there are real breakers in it, and they are interchangeable.
The leads for connecting the unit into your power panel could be a little longer, but other than that, I have to give this unit a 5/5."
What is your level of technical expertise? Professional
Reliance Transfer Switch,
July 13, 2008
"I purchased this transfer switch about a year and a half ago, along with my generator. I've had a few power outages since then and an opportunity to see just how well this unit would handle suppling power to my home. In a word - flawless. The switches are built well enough to handle heavy starting loads (A/C, refrigerators, furnace motors, etc.) without any arcing or popping type noises. The built in watt meters are a real plus in being able to balance your electrical loads, and total load on your generator, in order to keep an eye on things.
The REAL test came during our last big storm when a few large tree limbs fell and knocked down the service line to my house. Went to sleep that evening on generator power, and was awakened early in the AM by the power company to tell me my power line was back up. They let my generator run the entire time they worked on re-connecting my house to the pole - so I know there was no feedback to the grid for them to worry about. Otherwise they would have shut it down the moment they got there. The switch does it's job, and does it well..."
What is your level of technical expertise? Home Handyman
