Standby generator
A permanent unit that starts on its own. The electrical work is the automatic transfer switch, the wiring back to the panel, and startup. Fuel piping is coordinated when the job needs it.
Generator installs
Power when the utility drops.
A standby generator for the house, or a safe hookup for a portable unit. Either way, the transfer equipment is what keeps utility power and generator power from meeting.
Portable hookup
An inlet and an interlock or manual transfer switch for a generator you already own or plan to buy. A smaller install, and the usual starting point if you do not need the whole house on backup.
What we need to price it.
- 1Standby or portableAnd, if you know, natural gas or propane.
- 2What should stay onThe whole house, or the fridge, well, lights, and a few outlets.
- 3PhotosThe panel with the cover open, and the spot beside the house where the unit or inlet would go.