Reliance Controls transfer switches
Reliance Controls Transfer Switch Installation in Marlboro, NJ, Same-Day Visits Available
Reliance Controls makes some of the most widely used manual transfer switches and power inlet boxes for portable generators. If you own a portable generator and want to stop running cords through windows, our licensed electricians install Reliance equipment in Marlboro homes so you can power heat, the fridge and the sump pump safely.
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- Pre-wired switches
- Inlet boxes & cords
- Circuit planning
- Permit & inspection
The brand
About Reliance Controls
A specialist brand for portable generator connections.
- Based inRacine, Wisconsin
- Known forManual transfer switches
- Also makesPower inlet boxes and generator cords
- Works withMost portable generators
Reliance Controls focuses on one job: connecting portable generators to homes safely. Its pre-wired manual transfer switches mount next to your main panel and let you switch chosen circuits from utility power to generator power.
Many Reliance switches include wattmeters that show how much power each side of the generator is supplying, so you can balance loads and avoid overloading your generator.
What gets installed
The Parts of a Reliance Generator Hookup
Four simple parts turn a portable generator into a safe home backup system.
| Part | What it does | Where it goes |
|---|---|---|
| Manual transfer switch | Moves selected circuits between utility and generator power | Beside your main panel |
| Power inlet box | Weatherproof plug-in point for the generator cord | Outside wall, near where the generator will sit |
| Generator cord | Connects generator to the inlet box | Stored with the generator |
| Wiring between them | Carries power from the inlet to the switch | Run through the basement, garage or wall |
Matching your generator
We match the inlet box and cord to the twist-lock outlet on your generator, usually 30 amps for mid-size units and 50 amps for larger ones. Popular portables like Champion and Generac models connect easily.
Keep power off the street
A listed transfer switch makes it impossible for generator power to flow back onto JCP&L lines, protecting line workers fixing your street.
Planning
Choosing Which Circuits to Back Up
The right circuit plan is what makes an outage livable.
Most Reliance switches handle a set number of circuits, often 6 to 10. We help you pick the ones that matter most during an outage in your home:
- Furnace or boiler
- Refrigerator and freezer
- Sump pump or well pump
- Key lights and outlets
- Internet and phone charging
- Garage door opener
Stay within your generator's limits
Every generator has a running wattage limit. We add up the loads you choose and make sure they fit, with room for things like a well pump or fridge compressor to start. The switch's wattmeters help you keep it balanced during an outage.
Need more than a portable can provide? Compare a whole house standby generator.
Installation
Our Reliance Transfer Switch Installation Process
Most installs take a few hours, followed by a quick township inspection.
Look at your panel and generator
We confirm panel space, generator outlet and the best inlet location.
Plan circuits
You choose what to back up, and we check it fits your generator.
Permit
We file the electrical permit with the Marlboro Construction Division.
Install and label
We mount the switch, connect circuits, install the inlet and label everything.
Walk-through
We run your generator through the system with you and leave a simple instruction card.
Prefer a panel interlock instead? See transfer switch and interlock installation.
Reliance Controls is a trademark of its owner. We are an independent, licensed electrical contractor serving Marlboro, NJ. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by Reliance Controls. Brand names are used only to describe the equipment we install and service.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reliance Controls transfer switch?
It's a pre-wired manual switch that lets you power selected home circuits from a portable generator safely, without backfeeding.
How many circuits can a Reliance transfer switch power?
Many models handle 6 to 10 circuits. We help you choose the most important ones.
Do I need a power inlet box?
Yes. The inlet box gives you a safe, weatherproof place outside to plug in the generator cord.
Will it work with my generator?
Most portable generators with a 30 or 50 amp twist-lock outlet can connect. We match the inlet and cord to your generator.
Do I need a permit for a Reliance transfer switch?
Yes. Transfer switches and inlets need an electrical permit and inspection in New Jersey.
Get a Reliance Transfer Switch Installed
Book a same-day visit with a licensed Marlboro electrician and be ready before the next outage.
(732) 419-5195