Home Generators

Home Generator systems can greatly increase your families sense of security.  A Standby Generator can be set up to control select cicuits such as refrigerators, lights, pumps, and alarm systems.  With a large enough system (typically a 20kW for a home having a 200 amp service), you can provide power to all items!

Choosing a Generator System

All Home Generators and Standby Power generators have the same thing in common.  There is a gas powered (LP, Natural gas, or Diesel) engine that drives a Generator.  There are several things to bear in mind when choosing a system

Things to Consider

• What circuits do you want to power?  If your Air Conditioning system is going to be powered, you will need to use a system capable of Starting the AC Unit at its Rated LRA (Locked Rotor Amps).  The start up can consume a large portion of the Generators Startup capabilities.  Most other circuits require little power, and can be added to most Home Generators or Standby Generators without much consequence.
• Fuel Consumption.  We know that Liquid Propane Generators can consume a considerable amount of fuel.  Remeber to make your decision based on having to refuel the tank.  On Natural Gas, the cost is cheaper, but there will be a moderate cost if your Generator is running constantly.
• Foot Print.  Where do you want the Generator installed?  Remember, you need to keep all debris and plants cleared from around the generator for safety reasons, as well as mechanical reasons.  A Technician needs to be able to access the Generator for Normal Service.

A Home Generator System will provide security, piece of mind, and comfort when you want it most!