Recent content by mbwayne

I think the materials would be about $500 ($350 for 10-switch panel; $90 for 40' 10/4 cable; $50 inlet box), so I agree that $1100-1350 for labor seems a little high, but that was the range from 3 electricians in my area (maybe post-hurricane price jump?). As for number of circuits, the price...

Thanks for all the great comments. I've gotten quotes to install a 10-circuit transfer switch with the same run described above, and they've ranged $1600-$1850 for materials and labor. Just can't swing that right now for a device that may only be used once per year. Is the Y cord splitter...

I'm looking for some middle ground between running extension cords to my portable generator vs. a transfer switch. Please let me know if you see any downside to this hookup: (1) 15-foot L14-30 cable from 7500W generator to 30A outside inlet box; => (2) 50' 10 gauge/4 conductor cable to female...