Older homes have an incredible amount of charm and nostalgia. While some of that charm stems from the old-world construction practices of ornate stonework and interesting woodworking, there are also negative aspects of living in a dated home, namely the electrical system. We bought our first older home a few years ago, and it has been interesting to see just how much of a problem the electrical system has been. We knew that we needed to update a large portion of the space, so we started going through and having sections replaced. This website is here to help other people to know when to work with electricians.
If you own a business, you should take steps to ensure your electricity stays on if the power goes out. This will allow you to keep your business running for longer periods of time. Even if you keep your power on for only an hour or two after the power goes out, this gives you time to prepare, such as shutting down your computer network properly. Fortunately, you can keep your power on by purchasing a generator. Below are two types of generators you can find on the market today.
Portable Generator
A portable generator can provide your company with temporary power for a few hours. How long this is depends on how large the generator is that you purchase. These generators run by diesel fuel or gas. The generator uses a combustion engine to provide electricity. A portable generator also has sockets on it that you can plug tools or electrical appliances into.
You can also hire an electrician to hardware the generator into your company's electrical subpanels if you prefer. If you do this, however, it will no longer be portable. This generator can provide power for your computer network, laptops, etc., for several hours. This generator can also keep the lights on inside your building.
Standby Generator
A standby generator uses an automatic transfer switch to provide power for your company. The generator automatically comes on when the power goes out. You can use natural gas or liquid propane to operator the standby generator.
This type of generator features and internal combustion engine and will deliver power for your company for several hours. How long this is depends on the generator model that you purchase. The generator will know the power is out within seconds so you will only lose power briefly. The generator also constantly monitors the power to ensure it is running well, and runs a self-test, generally once a week, to ensure it will work when the power goes out.
A standby generator can keep your lights on and power your computer system. It can also keep your alarm system, fire protection systems, and more powered and working.
Once you find a generator for your business, hire a commercial electrical contractor to install it for you. This is important as an electrician can ensure it is set up safely for you and the generator will work when it is needed. The electrician can also answer any questions you may have about using the generator that you choose.