Thinking about Purchasing a Standby Generator click here to calculate the generator size you need Generators are manufactured in a wide range of sizes for both your home and commercial purpose. The size limits the maximum output of electricity that you will have available during a power outage. You can choose to power your entire home or office just like the normal flow of electricity you receive from the utility company or you may elect to supply power only to certain electrical circuits and/or appliances like your central heating unit, the refrigerator, freezer, medical equipment and other items you need to keep power running to. Some central heating and air conditioning units draw significant amounts of electricity. You may be content with the absence of heat or A/C for a short period of time rather than purchase a larger capacity standby generator that will provide the power to run your house appliances, heating and cooling system and other devices you normally enjoy. Remember your central heating and air conditioning unit requires electricity to run the blower fan that pushes the air through ventilation ducts in your home. Even though your heat is gas powered, it is useless without electricity powering the blower fan. Types of Generators Standby Generator: Standby generators are installed and configured to start either manually or automatically - when a power outage occurs - and switch the electrical load from the utility company's power over to the standby generator's output. Standby generators are typically larger units that provide ample power to run your home's critical appliances, keep the lights on and, if the power output is large enough, supply enough power for your entire home. Standby generators run on various fuel sources. They are usually placed on a pad outside with the necessary feed wires and load switch gear entering the side of the house your electrical panel receives power from. Standby generators operate on a wide variety of fuel sources. These include natural gas (same thing your home appliances run on) unleaded fuel, propane or diesel fuel. Propane gas has the advantage because it is stored at your property and will be available when the utility company shuts the natural gas lines off to prevent explosions during significant disasters. You can have the stored natural gas and your home regular natural gas line feed the generator through a control valve that allows you to choose what line to use. Ask your licensed electrical contractor about standby generator options Portable Generator: A portable electrical generator usually requires set-up, including the physical connection to whatever load it is to service, and must be started manually. The main difference between generators is power delivery and run time.. Portable generators will normally be capable of supplying only the minimum power necessary to survive a power outage and be capable of three to seven hours of run time on one tank of fuel as compared to a typical standby generator that is designed for three days of continues operation. Portable electrical generators have certain advantages over standby generators. The portable type have versatility and can be used whenever you go camping or need power in a rural area and a permanent power source is not available. They also use less storage space, cost less to maintain and are more fuel efficient. Portable generators quieter than the larger standby types.. Your local home improvement stores normally stock a wide variety of portable generators to select from. The best time to purchase a generator is before you need one - because everyone else will need one too when you do! Regardless of the generator you buy, be sure to read and follow the manufacturer's installation instructions. The installation of a standby generator does require a building permit, including an electrical permit to ensure the automatic transfer switch and wiring are installed in compliance with National and local electrical code. Never operate portable generators indoors (including garages). Do not install or use generators near outside vents,under or near windows or doors of your home - they give off deadly carbon monoxide exhaust gas Automatic Transfer Switches Proven, reliable ATC-100 microprocessor-based logic provides full automatic operation 100 and 200A ratings for use on 120/240 Vac and 208 Vac, 60 Hz single-phase systems UL 1008 listed Automatic Plant Exerciser, programmable scheduled intervals, 15 minutes run time Indoor/outdoor NEMA1 and 3R enclosures Delivered from the factory completely assembled, prewired and tested Only four connections for the installer to complete: utility power, generator power, load circuits and engine start Hinged door with lockable cover Automatic Transfer Switches Proven, reliable ATC-100 microprocessor-based logic provides full automatic operation 100 and 200A ratings for use on 120/240 Vac and 208 Vac, 60 Hz single-phase systems UL 1008 listed Automatic Plant Exerciser, programmable scheduled intervals, 15 minutes run time Indoor/outdoor NEMA1 and 3R enclosures Delivered from the factory completely assembled, prewired and tested Only four connections for the installer to complete: utility power, generator power, load circuits and engine start Hinged door with lockable cover Manual Transfer Switches UL 1008 listed as a transfer switch Contractor customizes wiring for your specific application Ideal for new construction and larger loads Utilizes Cutler-Hammer Type CH Breakers which are switching duty rated and warranted for life Mechanical interlocked mains to prevent normal and emergency power sources from running at the same time Accessories and branch breakers sold separately Pre-Wired Generator Panels Pre-wired for easy installation UL 1008 listed as a transfer switch Breaker trips to "off" position for simple operation Dual watt meters for balancing generator loads Transfer switch has mechanical interlocked mains to prevent normal and emergency power sources from running at the same time All circuit breakers included, accessories available separately Utilizes top quality Type CH Breakers which are switching duty rated and warranted for life Also see http://www.eaton.com/ |
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Battery Back Up Power
For Sump and Immersible Pumps
Clean, Fully Automatic, Instant Emergency Power
For Sump and Immersible Pumps
Protection Against Power Failure to Basement Pumps with a
Simple-to-Implement Pump
For Sump and Immersible Pumps
Clean, Fully Automatic, Instant Emergency Power
For Sump and Immersible Pumps
Protection Against Power Failure to Basement Pumps with a
Simple-to-Implement Pump
Features and Benefits
• Operates with existing equipment translates into;
- optimum performance
- does not impose the introduction of an additional pump
• Not restrictive to a single brand or pump style
• Easy Hook Up
(No special tools or wiring necessary, plugs into standard wall outlet)
• Automatic Power Transfer
(You do not have to be present to make it work)
• Automatic Recharge
(You do not need to remember to recharge the battery)
(You do not need an additional battery charger)
• Silent and Clean Operation
(Can be kept in home basement or utility room)
• Maintenance Free Operation
(Needs no fuel, has no moving parts)
• Operates with existing equipment translates into;
- optimum performance
- does not impose the introduction of an additional pump
• Not restrictive to a single brand or pump style
• Easy Hook Up
(No special tools or wiring necessary, plugs into standard wall outlet)
• Automatic Power Transfer
(You do not have to be present to make it work)
• Automatic Recharge
(You do not need to remember to recharge the battery)
(You do not need an additional battery charger)
• Silent and Clean Operation
(Can be kept in home basement or utility room)
• Maintenance Free Operation
(Needs no fuel, has no moving parts)