Electrical Generator Installations
Storm season means power failures. Most are short-term and minor inconveniences, but occasionally a big storm can disrupt power for hours and days at a time. That’s when you’ll be glad you have a backup electrical generator.
There are basically three types of backup electrical generators: diesel, gasoline, and natural gas/liquid propane powered generators. Diesel generators are most often used in commercial and industrial settings.
For home use, portable gasoline generators are relatively inexpensive, but they do generate quite a bit of noise. Although adequate to handle some basic electric necessities, they lack the power to supply too many devices at once. You also must be vigilant about storing enough gasoline to run the generator. Remember, if the power is out, chances are the gas pumps won’t be working either.
Permanent installations of backup generators are now gaining popularity around the country. The most popular generators for residential applications are the liquid propane or natural gas fired generators. They are usually set and secured on a concrete slab very similar to an air conditioning unit on the side of the house, and are hard wired into to the main electrical service. The local gas company will be happy to install an underground LP tank, or if your neighborhood is on the natural gas grid, they will hook-up your new generator for a reasonable fee.
It seems everyone is an emergency generator expert these days. When selecting a firm for your new system, have them come out to your residence to evaluate what size generator you will need to suit your specific power requirements. Don’t be afraid to ask for references and to see other jobs they have performed. Make sure they have all the required contracting licenses and expertise to get the job done safely, legally, and to the satisfaction of your local building department code requirements. This is a big investment and deserves the attention of experts.
At Satterfield and Ryan, we install backup electrical generators for residential and commercial applications. We’ve been serving clients in the area for 75 years. We welcome the opportunity to earn your business.
Call us today at 302-422-4919
