FAQs
What are the differences between Emergency, Standby, and Prime Power applications?
Defined as an alternate source of electrical energy that, upon failure of the normal power sources, provides power to circuits required to ensure life safety.
How to Choose and use a Generator
The reliability of our electricity supply isn’t what it used to be. Utility companies have cut back on line maintenance and sometimes electricity demand across North America almost exceeds supply.
Understanding Your Home's Electrical Service Size
Understanding your home’s electrical panel box is a necessary first step towards properly sizing your standby generator and transfer switch.
Types of Circuits in an Electrical Panel
After electricity passes through the main circuit breaker, smaller individual circuits provide power to sections of your home.
Portable Generators
How to safely operate a portable generator.
The Portable Generator Manufacturers Association is a great resource for information on how to run your generator safely.
What is the difference between running watts and starting watts?
When using an appliance that has a motor, you will need to compare the running current (amps) with the starting load.