Automated Generators & Backup Power
Automated Generators & Backup Power Systems Imagine your life without power. The conveniences you enjoy and the essentials you rely on are suddenly gone. No lights, no heat, no air conditioning, no sump pumps to keep your basement dry. Several hours later the food in your refrigerator starts to spoil and your alarm goes to sleep, including the fire alarm. But it doesn't have to be that way. Cabling Technologies can design and install a Standby Generator that automatically returns your power to key items and systems within seconds of an outage, keeping your home and your family safe and secure 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, even if you're away. Cabling Technologies has been factory trained and certified to install and service Generac Generators. Generac has been designing and manufacturing backup power generators for residential, commercial and industrial applications since 1959. They have grown to be the world's largest provider of residential standby generators, selling five times as many generators as all of our competitors combined. Generac's broad product line ranges in output from 800 watts to 9 megawatts.
Below are some answers to our most common questions:
What is an automatic standby generator? An automatic standby generator is a back up electrical system that operates whether you are home or away. Within seconds of an outage, it automatically supplies power directly to your home's electrical circuit breaker box. After utility power returns, the generator shuts itself off and waits for the next outage. It operates on natural gas or liquid propane gas and sits outside just like a central air conditioning unit.
Why should I buy an automatic standby generator instead of a portable generator? During a utility power outage, an automatic standby generator provides numerous advantages over a portable generator: The American Red Cross recommends permanently installed standby generators as a safer way to provide backup power to a home than a portable generator. With an automatic standby generator properly installed outside, your home is protected from deadly carbon monoxide poisoning that is a much greater risk with portable generators. Running on the home's natural gas or LP fuel supply, it is less expensive to run than gasoline and does not need to be refilled. They start automatically within seconds of a power outage, and eliminate the need to haul a portable generator outside or run extension cords throughout your home. They provide protection 24/7, whether you're home or away, and they turn themselves off when utility power returns, so there is no need to monitor the unit during an outage.
What's the advantage of an aluminum enclosure? In addition to its sturdy galvanneal steel enclosure with RhinoCoat, Generac is one of the few companies to offer premium aluminum enclosures for its residential standby generators. Aluminum enclosures are naturally rust and corrosion resistant. For salt air or high humidity conditions, aluminum is highly recommended to ensure decades of worry free service.
Can an automatic standby generator replace utility service? No...The generator fuel costs would be much more expensive than buying power from the utility company since their cost to produce electricity is divided among thousands of customers.
How do we correctly size a generator for our home? The most logical way to determine your needs is to envision your home without power. Some outages may be short in duration, while others could last for days or weeks. What would your family miss during an outage? With the broadest product line available, essential circuit coverage starts with the economically priced Generac CorePower™ Series. Other systems are available to cover virtually any application. Cabling Technologies offers prepackaged Guardian Series generator systems. The generator is paired with a transfer switch containing a predetermined number of circuits based on the generator's kW power rating. Each circuit is directly connected to a matched circuit on the home's main circuit breaker panel, providing electricity to that specific appliance or area of the home. For example, ten circuits are supplied for the 8 kW generators. With this system, you could connect (1) lights and TV in the family room, (2) microwave and lights in the kitchen, (3) refrigerator, (4) power to the bathroom, (5) computer and home office, (6) garage door opener, (7) air conditioner, and (8) furnace. Managed Whole House Coverage – You can get more coverage with less generator, up to whole house coverage, by pairing a smaller generator with one of Generac's Nexus™ load shedding switch options. This creates a managed power solution where non-essential circuits are shed when the generator approaches maximum capacity. They are cycled back on when essential circuits no longer require power, so all circuits receive power at different times. Complete Whole House Coverage – Easily cover every circuit in your home by pairing one of Generac's larger kW units and the proper transfer switch to provide full coverage. No circuit is ever left uncovered, so every appliance is available every minute.
Do they have to be maintained? Yes, simple maintenance is required. All generators require periodic oil and filter changes to ensure maximum performance for years of reliable service. Cabling Technologies provides Preventative maintenance plans based on an annual maintenance contracts for a worry-free ownership experience.
What happens if the generator gets overloaded? Generac generators are equipped with overload protection. In the rare event of an overload, the generator's circuit breaker will trip, disconnecting the unit from the load. Simply correct the overload and reset the breaker in the generator.
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