WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A GENERATOR SYSTEM
Selecting a home generator system is simple. Generator Sizing determines the correct features and wattage requirements for your home power needs. Here are a few things to consider when selecting a home generator system:
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Reliability. Select a manufacturer with an unmatched reputation for reliable generators that offer dependable starts, maintenance/parts, and a quality warranty. When selecting an automatic generator system, choose a brand that offer consistent delivery of “clean power”, which allows the most sensitive electronics such as computers and power-sensitive equipment to not be damaged by power surges.
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Fuel efficiency. Today's superior technology means increased fuel efficiency and longer run times. Many home generator systems offer a full range of systems to meet your power needs and budget. Some manufacturers offer liquid cooled standby generator systems that manage essential high wattage, while using up to 50% less fuel.
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Noise. Thanks to the use of inherently quiet four-stroke engines and superior technology, Honda generators boast incredibly low decibel levels
The law requires that customers with a permanently installed generator NOT to connect it to another power source, such as Firelands Electric Cooperative's power lines. If you own and operate a generator, you are responsible for making sure that electricity from your unit cannot "back feed," or flow into Firelands' power lines. For safety's sake, be sure to use your generator correctly. If you do not, you risk damaging your property and endangering your life and the lives of Firelands' line workers who may be working on power lines some distance from your home.
Installing a Transfer Safety Switch ensures the safety of Firelands' line workers during an outage.
Portable and Standby Electric Generators can be a good temporary source of power for heating, water and sump pumps, lights, refrigeration and cooking during electric outages. Some generators are larger and permanently installed. Click here to learn more about standby generator systems.
