In the last few years, thunderstorms, tornados, and hurricanes have caused widespread power outages leaving thousands of people with power. Power outages can last for days, even weeks causing a loss of air conditioning, heat, refrigerator power, not to mention being left in the dark.
These inconveniences have led to many people wanting to purchase a home backup generator. A generator is a backup electrical system that supplies power within 30 seconds of power failure until electricity is restored. However, finding the right generator to fit your budget and the right strength can be intimidating.
Power Generators for Home – South Florida
There are two types of home backup generators, portable and automatic A portable backup generator is either gas or diesel-powered. The generator’s engine creates a certain level of electrical wattage which has to be slightly larger than all simultaneous electrical loads at any given time. Electrical appliances can be plugged directly into the generator’s sockets, or the generator can be wired into a home sub-panel. Because the generator runs on gas or diesel fuel, there is a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It is recommended to keep a portable home backup generator 10 feet away from the house. There is also a risk of electrical fire if the right extension cord is not used, so a heavy-duty exterior extension cord is necessary. An automatic home backup generator is powered by liquid propane or natural gas and sits outside your home just like a central air conditioning unit. Automatic home backup generators are rated by kilowatts which measure the generator’s strength and endurance. There are two factors to consider when purchasing a home backup generator. First, the strength; a backup generator should be capable of turning over a high-powered motor. Second, endurance; you need to know how many breaker amps you electrical panel has. The maximum amount of electricity a home can consumer is 200 amps. Since you are probably never going to consume the maximum amount of amps, you probably don’t need a massive 200-amp generator. Home backup generators should be professionally installed to reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock. Assurance Power Systems (APS) specializes in the design and installation of standby and emergency generators for residential and commercial installations. They offer two lines of generators one for smaller homes and medium sized businesses and one for larger homes and small and medium businesses. They can also help with your power needs by calculating the ideal power solution for your home or business.
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