Generator Safety

11/17/2021 (Permalink)

Generator Safety

After a large storm it is common to have power loss if your powerlines were effected. A way to combat this is to have an emergency or portable generator to give your home some temporary power. while using these generators here are some basic rules to follow. 

• Keep generators outdoors and away from any structure. Generators put off large amounts of carbon monoxide which can be fatal. 
• Turn generator off and allow for it to cool before refueling. Any fuel that spills to hot parts of the engine could cause a fire.  
• Don't run generator in the rain. Best to keep dry to prevent any issues that may occur from water entering your generator. 
• Keep extra fuel on hand. It is important to understand how fast your generator runs through fuel so you don't run out. 
• Don't plug into your home. Generators are not designed to power your house, this is known as back feeding. If you plug this into a wall outlet it creates a high risk for utility workers and can also cause an electric fire in your home. 

If you experience any storm damage give us a call so we can make it "Like It Never Even Happened".