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Backup Power Generator

The Guardian backup power generator is one of the best automatic backup generators on the market today. Featuring a newly designed alternator that can start two 4-ton air conditioners with plenty of power to spare, this power generator will give you the backup power you need when the grid goes down. And for added value, this standby generator is built with a corrosion-resistant aluminum enclosure to better withstand the elements. This option is especially important for homes in southern and coastal communities.

Home backup power generators have become very popular in recent years with residential homeowners. The emergency backup power generator is usually installed on a small pad just outside the residence and attached to the home utility power box by means of a automatic transfer switch. When utility power fails the unit is activated and begins powering some or all of the electric circuits in the home, when the utility power resumes the backup generator is disconnected from the home circuits, and it powers-down. Part of the popularity of the home standby generator is due to the high availability of both propane and natural gas fuels in the residential environment.

Since backup power generators are installed outside the residence they have easy access to any existing gas lines. Where natural gas does not exist in a neighborhood the homeowner may decide to install a large propane gas tank that can be periodically refilled by a local propane vendor. These fully automatic systems are the most affordable and easiest generators to install. A properly installed backup power generator system will restore power within 30 seconds of an outage, whether you're home or away. Power ratings range from 5000 to 50,000 watts to meet a wide variety of homeowner applications. These emergency power generators should always be installed by a qualified electrician and require the use of an manual or automatic transfer switch.

Backup power generators are larger and more powerful than the smaller portable homeowner generators that are more suited for running fewer electric devices and operate manually. Consider your needs and budget carefully before deciding which size home generator to purchase. You can purchase a natural gas backup generator or a propane power generator.