The storm hit suddenly and violently without much warning. Forecasters didn't predict the heavy snow and wind unusual for October even this far north. Within hours, the heavy, wet snow began straining branches and power lines. Trees had yet to shed most of their leaves which captured the snow and multiplied the weight. Loud snaps and cracks could soon be heard reverberating throughout the vicinity as branches came crashing down taking out power lines, rooftops and anything else in their way.
By nightfall, electricity was out in the area and most surrounding neighborhoods. As the icy blast dissipated, an eerie darkness descended upon the storm ravaged area. Candles and flashlights cast fleeting shadows in homes up and down the snow covered streets.
When the power went out in our house, a Generac Guardian standby generator came on within moments and supplied power to dedicated circuits energizing lights, the furnace, refrigerator/freezers along with a few nonessential items such as television sets and computers.
Many homes lacked power for days and some went over a week without electricity. A few people even had to take refuge in hotels or move in with friends and relatives. The cost and exasperation of spoiled food, flooded basements and home abandonment are incalculable.
Power outages have been growing on average about 7% per year according to NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The costs associated with these outages are close to $1.5 billion per year. It really does pay to have standby power.
Standby power works on a pretty basic principle. Backup generators are hard-wired directly into a house's electrical system. (Portable generators are generally mounted on wheels and moved to where they're needed.) When electricity from the utility grid is lost, the generator becomes active and supplies power to the home.
A home, standby generating system is comprised of a generator and a transfer switch. The generator itself is powered by an internal combustion engine which runs on propane or natural gas. The generator is installed outside the home generally near the incoming power lines. The transfer switch is located alongside the circuit box inside the house.
When utility power is lost, the standby generator springs to life supplying the necessary power. A transfer switch detects the utility outage and disconnects the home electrical system from the utility network and then connects it to the standby generator. When utility power resumes, the transfer switch disconnects the electrical system from the standby generator and reconnects it to the utility grid. The generator then shuts down and returns to standby mode quietly waiting for the next time it's needed.
The first step in selecting a home, standby generator is to determine how much power you might need, if there is a general utility outage. What devices do you want to operate including lights, furnace, refrigerator/freezer, televisions etc? Most devices are clearly labeled with their wattage ratings, so it's fairly easy to add them up to calculate your total power needs. After a determination is made on how much power is required, it is simply a matter of finding and installing the right size generator.
After a decision is made on desired power requirements, it's simply a matter of finding and installing the proper size generator system. Most authorized Generac generator dealers have highly trained staffs available to assist customers in finding a generator solution tailored to their needs.
By nightfall, electricity was out in the area and most surrounding neighborhoods. As the icy blast dissipated, an eerie darkness descended upon the storm ravaged area. Candles and flashlights cast fleeting shadows in homes up and down the snow covered streets.
When the power went out in our house, a Generac Guardian standby generator came on within moments and supplied power to dedicated circuits energizing lights, the furnace, refrigerator/freezers along with a few nonessential items such as television sets and computers.
Many homes lacked power for days and some went over a week without electricity. A few people even had to take refuge in hotels or move in with friends and relatives. The cost and exasperation of spoiled food, flooded basements and home abandonment are incalculable.
Power outages have been growing on average about 7% per year according to NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The costs associated with these outages are close to $1.5 billion per year. It really does pay to have standby power.
Standby power works on a pretty basic principle. Backup generators are hard-wired directly into a house's electrical system. (Portable generators are generally mounted on wheels and moved to where they're needed.) When electricity from the utility grid is lost, the generator becomes active and supplies power to the home.
A home, standby generating system is comprised of a generator and a transfer switch. The generator itself is powered by an internal combustion engine which runs on propane or natural gas. The generator is installed outside the home generally near the incoming power lines. The transfer switch is located alongside the circuit box inside the house.
When utility power is lost, the standby generator springs to life supplying the necessary power. A transfer switch detects the utility outage and disconnects the home electrical system from the utility network and then connects it to the standby generator. When utility power resumes, the transfer switch disconnects the electrical system from the standby generator and reconnects it to the utility grid. The generator then shuts down and returns to standby mode quietly waiting for the next time it's needed.
The first step in selecting a home, standby generator is to determine how much power you might need, if there is a general utility outage. What devices do you want to operate including lights, furnace, refrigerator/freezer, televisions etc? Most devices are clearly labeled with their wattage ratings, so it's fairly easy to add them up to calculate your total power needs. After a determination is made on how much power is required, it is simply a matter of finding and installing the right size generator.
After a decision is made on desired power requirements, it's simply a matter of finding and installing the proper size generator system. Most authorized Generac generator dealers have highly trained staffs available to assist customers in finding a generator solution tailored to their needs.
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