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HOME STANDBY GENERATORS
02/06/12
If you want the convenience, security, and comfort of a generator but don't
want to venture out in inclement weather to get it started, you might want to
consider getting an emergency standby generator.
These personal power plants supply electricity to the majority of your house,
not just to a few selected circuits. The all-weather generators are installed
outside like a central air conditioner and are wired through an automatic transfer
switch to the main electrical panel.
The units run on natural gas, propane, or diesel fuel. Some systems can even
be connected to a home's natural gas line, eliminating the need to fill fuel
tanks.
When the power goes out, there's a slight delay of 15 to 20 seconds, then the
generator automatically kicks on - whether you're home or not - and continues
running until power is restored, when it will automatically shut off. If you
have critical applications such as life support equipment, computers or similar
systems, you can install a UPS (uninterruptible power supply, a battery in a
special box), and there will be no interruption of power to these devices while
the generator starts up. To get more information on these devices see
UPS System Equipment.
These systems are becoming increasingly popular in newer homes with sophisticated
computers and electronics, and in rural areas where prolonged power outages
are common. To see our extensive line of home standby generators, Just Click
> Residential & Commercial Packaged Systems.
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