Generac HomeLink 6854 30A Kit
#12 in 30 AFull review
The complete HomeLink kit with an aluminum inlet box, ready for an electrician to install. A good one box buy for a 30 A generator owner who may go standby later.
Amazon $412.81$412.81
The Generac HomeLink 6854 30A Kit rates 3.5 among 30 A transfer switchs; the Reliance Pro/Tran 2 506C rates 3.0 among 50 A ones. The Reliance Pro/Tran 2 506C costs $64.71 less ($348.10 vs $412.81).
Reliance Pro/Tran 2 506C
#7 in 50 AFull review
An affordable 50 A Reliance switch for a large generator that only needs to run a few heavy circuits.
Amazon $348.10$348.10
Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different rating classes (30 A and 50 A), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own rating peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Generac HomeLink 6854 30A Kit | Reliance Pro/Tran 2 506C |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 35% | 48 $51.60 per circuit ($412.81, 8 circuits) | 39 $58.02 per circuit ($348.10, 6 circuits) |
| Circuits 25% | 67 8 circuits | 0 6 circuits |
| Features 20% | 25 inlet box included | 50 wattmeters, UL listed |
| Warranty 20% | 100 5-year warranty | 100 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| Generac HomeLink 6854 30A Kit | Reliance Pro/Tran 2 506C | |
|---|---|---|
| Switching | ||
| Type | Manual | Manual |
| Circuits | 8 | 6 |
| Generator connection | 30 A | 50 A |
| Max generator | - | 12,500 W |
| Voltage | 120/240 V | 120/240 V |
| Wattmeters | No | Yes |
| In the box | ||
| Inlet | L14-30 | none (wire to a separate inlet box) |
| Inlet box included | Yes | No |
| Generator cord included | Yes | No |
| Build | ||
| Outdoor rated | No | No |
| UL listed | - | Yes |
| Weight | 27.2 lb | - |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2015-02 | - |