Standby generators and portable generator hookups, installed safely and permitted, so you can power through hurricane season without extension cords or dangerous back-feeding.
Call (727) 476-7079 before storm season
Standby generators
- Standby generator installation: a permanently installed generator that starts on its own when the power goes out
- Automatic transfer switch: switches your home or business to generator power and back
- Sizing: whole-house or essential circuits, based on what you need to run
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Portable generator hookups
- Inlet box + interlock kit: the most economical way to power selected circuits from a portable generator through your panel. The interlock mechanically prevents the main and generator breakers from being on together.
- Manual transfer switch: dedicated circuits switched to generator power
- Load planning: which circuits matter most (fridge, lights, fans, medical equipment, well pump) and what your generator can actually run
Why not just back-feed a dryer outlet?
Back-feeding without an interlock or transfer switch can energize utility lines and endanger line workers. It’s also a fire risk and against code. Duke Energy and TECO both warn against it.
FAQ
Standby or portable: which do I need? A standby generator starts automatically and can run the whole house. A portable generator with an interlock or transfer switch costs less and powers the circuits you pick. We’ll walk through both with you.
What size generator do I need? It depends on what you want to run. We’ll help you list the loads and size the generator or hookup to match.
Do generators and hookups need a permit? Yes. Generators, inlets, interlocks and transfer switches are permitted electrical work. Madeira Beach, for example, publishes a generator permit checklist.
Can I combine this with a panel upgrade? Yes, and it’s often the cheapest time to do it. Many new panels accept an interlock kit. A SPAN panel can also help manage loads with backup power.
Get storm-ready. Call (727) 476-7079.
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