Automatic Standby Generators for Your Home or Business
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Automatic, hands-free backup power supply for home or business. The most environmentally friendly generator on the market - consumes less fuel and releases fewer emissions.
What Size Generator Do I Need for Home or Business?
This is probably the most common question we are asked. The primary factors which affect what size generator you need are: 1) the number of circuit breakers you want to be backed up by the generator; and 2) the electrical "load" on the circuits.Use this simple sizer tool to find the generator that best fits your home or business.
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Generator F.A.Q.s
How long does it take for my power system to turn on when a power outage occurs?
Your power system will start and switch power to your home within 10-20 seconds. You will observe that the generator actually starts and runs for a few seconds before switching over. This so that the generator is allowed to adequately warm up and stabilize before the load of the electrical system is placed on it.How long does it take to turn off after the power comes back on?
As a precautionary measure, the generator will continue to run for an additional 1 to 3 minutes after the power comes back on to ensure that the utility power is stable, as well as to allow the engine in the system to cool down before completely shutting off.How large is a residential backup generator?
It varies by the model and kilowatt rating of the particular generator, but generally it is about 2 feet deep by 4 feet across, by approximately 2½ feet in height -- comparative roughly to the area that a central air conditioning unit takes up. Many times it is installed directly next to the A/C unit because there is usually adequate room there, and also this is often times in close proximity to the electric meter and/or gas meter, which is ideal.Will this product increase the value of my home?
In most cases, having a generator installed will not only pay for itself, but it will increase the value of your home by several thousand dollars. Generators can be extremely attractive to an informed buyer. In fact, many new home builders are now offering backup power systems as an optional item.How long will my system run in the case of an extended power outage?
Standby generators are designed to handle power outages lasting several hours at a time, and have in some cases kept the power going for days and even weeks in catastrophic situations. The generator can be a life saver! However, it cannot do these extreme feats utterly unattended.The amount of time that the generator can continue to run depends on a number of variables. Generally speaking, they are designed to run for approximately 48-72 hours before they must be shut down for a brief oil change servicing and to check for adequate air flow (for cooling), spark, ignition, plant power quality, and other items directly related to the power production.
The amount of time that it has been running since the last maintenance interval directly coincides with how much time you have left until maintenance is needed once again.
Just like an automobile on a marathon road trip, the engine will consume oil and so maintenance has to be kept in mind in these situations, to ensure you do not damage the engine.
What do I have to do to take care of my power system once it is installed?
It is critical that your power system be properly maintained if it is to deliver the level of performance and reliability that you expected when you purchased it.Just like your automobile, the power system needs to be maintained with a simple mechanical maintenance schedule, which includes oil changes, filter changes, battery maintenance, as well as checking a variety of electronic components and other items, much like an automobile checkup.
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