Emergency Generators

When power goes off for extended periods due to ice, flooding and stormy weather a back up emergency generator can be very beneficial. Generators come in different sizes. The correct generator size is determined by your power need in emergencies. The more items on back up circuits, the bigger and more costly the generator.

Permanent standby generators can be installed as part of the electrical system and provide power to the building wiring. They should only be installed by a licensed electrician. Portable generators on the other hand are typically used when only a few vital electrical circuits are needed. It is important to get a generator that is adequately sized.

Before you buy, you need to determine which items are needed in an emergency.