How to Pick the Perfect Manual Transfer Switch
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Features
Type
Manual
Amp Rating
20
Circuits
1
Voltage
120 Single-Phase
Enclosure
NEMA 1R
- Restore Power to Your Furnace
- Most furnace fans do NOT have a power outlet or plug
- Simple Connection
- Safely supply power with a generator and extension cord
- Built-In Light
- Illuminates the area around switch under standby power
- Other Applications
- Works with other hardwired appliances without outlets
- UL Listed
- Certified for use by Underwriter Laboratories
California residents see
Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including Cadmium which is known to the State of California to cause Developmental Harm.
For more information go to: www.p65Warnings.ca.gov
Specifications
Plug Types
TF201W
General Information
Product Category
Generator Transfer Switches
Overview
Product Category
Generator Transfer Switches
Weight
5 Pounds
Made in USA
Yes
Consumer Warranty
5 Years
Product Length
7.5 Inches
Product Width
4.25 Inches
Product Height
4.5 Inches
UPC
815181010744
Product Specs
Voltage
120 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Rated Watts
2500 Watts
Rated Amps
20 Amps
Enclosure
NEMA 1R
Conduit Length
18
Number of Circuit Breakers
1
Max Generator Input
20 Amps
Maximum Wattage
2500 Watts
UL Listed
Yes
Transfer Switch Circuits
20A 120V
1
Circuit Breaker Protection
Each Circuit
Plugs
NEMA 5-20R - Single - Wall-Type
1
Reviews
(14)
Reliance Controls TF201W Reviews & Ratings
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Customer Rating
4.79
(14 Ratings)
5
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Protran For Furnace
By Tom L
Indiana
Review Posted 02/07/2023
Works great. I had no problems installing.
Tom L Recommends This
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5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, Price, I'd Buy It Again
Website Description And Photo Of Product Insufficient
By Tim T.
Smithtown, New York
Purchased 01/23/2021 |
Review Posted 04/06/2021
The photograph is misleading. It doesn’t show the power inlet plug. The switch is rated for 20 amps but I did not expect that the male plug supplied would have the “sideways” plug supplied. Now I have to find and buy a replacement plug or an adapter. Reliance should either show the plug in the online photo, show the plug diagram or supply both the straight blade and sideways plug with the switch. I’d like to give a positive review, but I haven’t been able to use it yet, based on the above. If reliance would send the straight plug (call it 15 amp if you like) I’d be happier.
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Rating Breakdown
3/5
3/5
3/5
3/5
Cons:
Unspecific photo and description
Listed Furnace Transfer Switch
By Glen C.
CHEYENNE, Wyoming
Purchased 09/14/2020 |
Review Posted 10/14/2020
Good Quality. I would prefer a “stiffer” rocker switch that “snaps” in each position. It is easy to bypass the OFF position located in the middle. Supply-and-demand for a device that has little competition must contribute to higher than expected cost for a product with simple design and components. Device has been installed but a few days, thus it is too early to evaluate reliability. Unfortunately, quality components are difficult to find, with this manufacturer having done about as well as can be expected in this day of China-made junk.
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
4/5
4/5
3/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, Id Buy It Again, Features
Simple Single-circuit 20A Transfer Switch
By Chad C.
Port Orange, Florida
Purchased 08/07/2019 |
Review Posted 08/11/2019
I bought this to go along with a Honda EU2000i gen so my wife could use them in the event I'm not home to power our fridge and a couple of outlets. Item arrived in perfect condition.
Be aware this is a 20amp switch with a 5-20 plug (one blade horizontal). I was able to get a nice 25' 20amp cord from the 'Jungle' store for $30. Also, I prefer to 'tin' the ends of stranded wire with solder to prevent wire-crush prior to installing them in screw-type connections like those found in an electrical box.
Pros: Heavy duty unit. Simple and safe.
Cons: I didn't care for the flex conduit nor the bottom hole location, so I had to plug the bottom and drill the hole in a better location using a Rotabroach bit. Also, being the box is in my garage and on the refrigerator circuit, I'll probably build a guard to protect the switch from getting inadvertently bumped to the off position.
Be aware this is a 20amp switch with a 5-20 plug (one blade horizontal). I was able to get a nice 25' 20amp cord from the 'Jungle' store for $30. Also, I prefer to 'tin' the ends of stranded wire with solder to prevent wire-crush prior to installing them in screw-type connections like those found in an electrical box.
Pros: Heavy duty unit. Simple and safe.
Cons: I didn't care for the flex conduit nor the bottom hole location, so I had to plug the bottom and drill the hole in a better location using a Rotabroach bit. Also, being the box is in my garage and on the refrigerator circuit, I'll probably build a guard to protect the switch from getting inadvertently bumped to the off position.
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Rating Breakdown
4/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, Durable, I'd Buy It Again, Reliable
Cons:
Switch is unprotected
Excellent Single Transfer Switch
By Michael S,
Cincinnati, Ohio
Purchased 11/28/2017 |
Review Posted 12/20/2017
Easy to install, works as expected.
Michael S, Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
4/5
4/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, Price, I'd Buy It Again
Cons:
can only be used with unbonded neutral generators
Furnace Transfer Switch
By Donald M.
Conrad, Montana
Purchased 11/14/2015 |
Review Posted 12/07/2015
The model # TF201W is exactly what I was looking for. It is in place and works like a charm. Now power outage is one less thing to worry about. Thanks
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5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
SPEEDY DELIVERY
By Donald S.
Macomb, Michigan
Purchased 09/24/2015 |
Review Posted 10/21/2015
Received before expected. Simple installation. Thinking of getting a 15 amp. for the furnace. Only negative is I wish the switch was a true double throw switch. It is a single throw switch through the three positions.
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
4/5
5/5
5/5
Best Generator Transfer Switch
By Carl G.
Birmingham, Michigan
Purchased 08/31/2014 |
Review Posted 09/22/2014
I was looking for a simple, safe transfer switch to toggle my furnace over to the generator that even my wife could operate. This product is well designed and the perfect solution for that light load duty.
Minor cons:
- The kit was missing a conduit collar ring on end that connects to transfer/junction box
- This ships with a 20-amp plug that does NOT fit the typical extension cord (on of the blades is horizontal). This is different than both the website picture and how I interpreted the text. While easy to fix by splicing a new plug on an extension cord, my goal was to avoid having a dedicated extension cord for this use and the company was kind enough to ship me the standard plug outlet.
Nice responsive customer service and quick shipping on both original order and the replacement plug.
Minor cons:
- The kit was missing a conduit collar ring on end that connects to transfer/junction box
- This ships with a 20-amp plug that does NOT fit the typical extension cord (on of the blades is horizontal). This is different than both the website picture and how I interpreted the text. While easy to fix by splicing a new plug on an extension cord, my goal was to avoid having a dedicated extension cord for this use and the company was kind enough to ship me the standard plug outlet.
Nice responsive customer service and quick shipping on both original order and the replacement plug.
Carl G. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, Durable, Features, Price
Cons:
Website Description Was A Bit Off
Easy installation
By Raymond Valori
Holland, Pennsylvania
Purchased 08/25/2014 |
Review Posted 09/15/2014
Instructions and installation were clear and easy
Raymond Valori Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
4/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, Features, Light Weight, I'd Buy It Again
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By Gary W.
Brandon, South Dakota
Purchased 10/18/2011 |
Review Posted 10/04/2013
Great product. Easy to install. Very happy.
Gary W. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, Price, Exceeded Expectations
Product Q&A
(1)
Product Questions
Answered by Jared, the Generator Expert
Does the TF201W switch require a particular extension cord to connect to generator? If so, which one?
Victor Bellard
from New York
January 29, 2011
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