GenTran 501210 Powerstay 12-Circuit 50 Amp Transfer Switch for up to 12,500-Watt Generators

by GenTran

Product Features

• Transfer switch handles use of generator power in blackouts
• Includes dual watt meters to balance generator loads
• Requires installation of a 100 Amp main breaker
• Flush or surface mount switch indoors
• Weighs 27 pounds; 2-year limited warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 21 x 16 x 7 inches ; 25 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 27 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0001Q2VUA
• Item model number: 501210
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,772 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #99 in Home & Kitchen > Patio, Lawn & Garden > Generators & Portable Power > Generators

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The GenTran Powerstay 50 Amp 12-circuit transfer switch for up to 12,500-watt generators allows for hardwired or plug-in generator connections. It can be flush mounted or surface mounted indoors, and includes a 50 Amp 4-wire twistlock male inlet and dual wattmeters to help balance generator loads. Three 15 Amp 1-pole breakers, three 20 Amp 1-pole breakers, one 2-pole 20 Amp breaker, one 2-pole 30 Amp breaker, and one 2-pole 50 Amp breaker are included. This switch requires installation of a 100 Amp main breaker in your existing load center. GenTran backs its switch with a 2-year limited warranty.

Product Description

When power is out and you need a generator to keep your lights, refrigerator, furnace and microwave running, the Gen/Tran Switch is a real home saver! Individual circuit protection. Wattage meters for balancing your load requirements. Wiring harness with 24in. of flexible conduit. Required main breaker in load center: 50 Amp. Consult a qualified electrician. 14 3/8in. W x 11 1/2in. L x 3 3/8in. D. UL listed. U.S.A.

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Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Setup for Home, October 11, 2007

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Dan Doolin (Lincoln, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: GenTran 501210 Powerstay 12-Circuit 50 Amp Transfer Switch for up to 12,500-Watt Generators (Lawn & Patio)

I used this switch to setup my home for emergency power. Our goal was to be able to power enough curcuits to be comfortable while the power was out versus just having a couple lights on. This switch gives us the flexibility to run most of our inside lights, well pump, refigerator, gas furnance and even some conveniences such as outside lights and garage doors. My wife was pleased when I turned on the generator and showed her everything that was running on it - and let's face it, that's what it's all about. We were able to take out one of the double pole breakers and replace it with singles to provide more flexibility. Although this is a 50 amp switch, we are powering it with a 8000 watt, 30 amp generator. Please take the time to utilize the wattage calculator tools available to make sure you have the right switch and generator to safely meet your needs.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Easier to install than you think, March 18, 2011

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Kelby Murdock "KJ" (Idaho Falls, ID) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: GenTran 501210 Powerstay 12-Circuit 50 Amp Transfer Switch for up to 12,500-Watt Generators (Lawn & Patio)

I'm not an electrician by any means, I am pretty handy though. I was really worried about installing this right, it turned out to be pretty easy. My only complaints is that to cover all the circuits that I wanted it to run I had to go to Lowes and get a few other circuit breakers to exchange - it would have been nice if I could have chosen the breakers that I wanted before they sent it to me. Also after getting this installed I realized what a waste it made of my original panel almost nothing is hooked up to it now, and of course I saw a product after I installed this that you could use your existing panel to do the same thing, unfortunately I tried to forget it quickly so I didn't feel like I wasted a lot of money and time so I don't remember the name of the product or if it was cheaper. I also wish that the outlet was on the face of the panel, it is on the top of the panel which makes it hard to want to recess it in the wall, I did recess it in the wall and am going to trim a big enough space above the panel to give me plenty of room to easily plug it in.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GenTran Transfer Switch, May 1, 2010

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Bruce J. Brignac - See all my reviews
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This review is from: GenTran 501210 Powerstay 12-Circuit 50 Amp Transfer Switch for up to 12,500-Watt Generators (Lawn & Patio)

Installation was easy (I have an electrical background). The plug should be in the front not on the top, this would allow for a flush mount installation making a much neater installation. I had to remove all of the 240 volt breakers supplied and installed single circuit tandem breakers. This added to the total cost of the installation. My generator cannot run the electric dryer or central A/C unit so I chose to purchase 2-115 volt window units to cool the bedroom and great room. The 16 available circuits will allow approx. 90% of the circuits to be utilized in an emergency. I just finished with a full load test of the installation and all worked well. I marked both plugs (generator and transfer panel) with indexing marks (paint) to allow my wife to place the plug in the correct spot to allow for easy installation. Panel is a little pricey but worth it.