Set up weekly self test to ensure everything continues to function as normal.
Generac generator gas hook up.
A home backup generator delivers power directly to your home s electrical system backing up your entire home or just the most essential items.
Connect gas line to meter.
Transfer switch installed next to the main breaker box the transfer switch senses where the power is coming from and when to switch over to generator power.
6 run new natural gas line and tracing wire from generator to gas meter.
Fuel line is connected.
One with more than 20kw of power can cost up to 6 000.
Technician checks that everything works as it should.
Transfer switches cost 500 900.
Portable prices run from a low of 400 up to 2 000.
An automatic transfer switch automatically swaps to a back up power supply when the electricity to the home is not functioning correctly.
It runs on natural gas or liquid propane lp fuel and sits outside just like a central air conditioning unit.
7 pull electrical cable from generator to house.
In addition to building the power supplies generac also manufactures accessories such as transfer switches.
A permanently installed generac home backup generator protects your home automatically.
4 set generator on base.
Generac also offers a wide range of 50hz home backup generators.
They ll need a transfer switch to connect to your circuit box.
Each option has its pros and cons.
5 dig trench from generator to new high pressure gas meter.