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Comparing Stationary Generators
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Summary: Lets look at what makes an Stationary Generator System special when it comes to your choice of home generators. |
Features of a Stationary Generator System
A basic home generator system comes pre-packaged, pre-wired systems make installation fast, easy and so affordable, you'll wonder why you didn't buy one sooner!
The kilowatt ratings that are listed should be the kilowatt ratings you get.
Be very careful that some brands only cover a percentage of the standby loads, but a good quality home generator covers the entire load, for the full duration of the power outage.
Home Generator Systems
7KW | 10KW | 13KW | 16KW |
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Automatic Transfer Switch with 8 Circuits Included | Automatic Transfer Switch with 10 Circuits Included | Automatic Transfer Switch with 12 Circuits Included | Automatic Transfer Switch with 16 Circuits Included |
Features of a Stationary Generator |
Download: Generator Specification Sheet |
ELECTRIC GENERATOR FEATURES: HOME GENERATOR TEST CRITERIA: SOLID-STATE, FREQUENCY COMPENSATED VOLTAGE REGULATION. SINGLE SOURCE SERVICE RESPONSE from the generator dealer network AUTOMATIC GENERATOR TRANSFER SWITCHES: A quality home generator system will be UL Listed. |
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Typical Stationary Generator System Controls |
Stationary Generator System Automatic Transfer Switches |
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The Safest Way to Test Electrical Devices and Identify Electric Wires!The Non-Contact Electrical TesterThis is a testing tool that I have had in my personal electrical tool pouch for years, and is the first test tool I grab to help identify electrical wiring. It is a Non-contact tester that I use to easily Detect Voltage in Cables, Cords, Circuit Breakers, Lighting Fixtures, Switches, Outlets and Wires. Simply insert the end of the tester into an outlet, lamp socket, or hold the end of the tester against the wire you wish to test. Very handy and easy to use.
The Quickest Way to Check for Faulty Electrical Wiring!The Plug-In Outlet TesterThis is the first tool I grab to troubleshoot a problem with outlet circuit wiring. This popular tester is also used by most inspectors to test for power and check the polarity of circuit wiring. It detects probable improper wiring conditions in standard 110-125 VAC outlets Provides 6 probable wiring conditions that are quick and easy to read for ultimate efficiency Lights indicate if wiring is correct and indicator light chart is included Tests standard 3-wire outlets UL Listed Light indicates if wiring is incorrect Very handy and easy to use.
Strip Off Wire Insulation without Nicking and Damaging the Electric Wire!The Wire Stripper and Wire CutterMy absolute favorite wire stripping tool that I have had in my personal electrical tool pouch for years, and this is the tool I use to safely strip electrical wires. This handy tool has multiple uses: The wire gauges are shown on the side of the tool so you know which slot to use for stripping insulation. The end of the tool can be used to grip and bend wire which is handy for attaching wire onto the screw terminals of switches and outlets.. The wire stripper will work on both solid and stranded wire. This tool is Very Handy and Easy to Use. |
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