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Emergency Power Generator

The Generac emergency power generator (pictured) is one of the most affordable and best automatic emergency 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 home 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 emergency 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 standby 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 emergency electric 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 automatic home standby electric 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.

These stationary standby emergency 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 home generator or a propane emergency power generator.

If you use a portable electric power generator, safety is an issue if they are not used properly. These units must never be operated indoors, or in a home garage even with the door open due to the potential for exhaust fume buildup. In addition, homeowners must be careful not to overload the capacity of the generator by attenpting to operate too many electric devices at the same time. Careful attention to the operating instructions that come with each unit will make this a safe and rewarding purchase.