There are so many possible reasons why a standby generator can have problems starting. We went through all of our standard troubleshooting and finally ended up doing a compression check (look closely and you can see the pressure guages in the techs hand). When we ran the test it came...
Month: August 2012
Marijuana grow operation stealing power
The thieving marijuana growers decided that a good way to increase their profits was to get "free" power. They literally cut open the rigid metal conduit riser with the un-metered and un-fused conductors. Very gutsy, with no overcurrent protection device this could have been fatal. It was a very clean...
20 kw Generac install in Federal Way with (4) DLM modules
Propane powered 83.3 amps of pure power! The weekly self test is only 60 dba (very quiet) click here scroll to middle of page for decibel level comparison chart. The Genpad is leveled and provides a firm foundation for the standby generator. Also notice the trim skirting is a nice...
Residential New construction house completed today in Burien
How much does it cost for wiring a complete residential new construction house? As a local family owned contractor we are careful to keep costs very competitive.
Kohler remote monitoring available for 14kw and 20kw standby generators
This news is for our existing and future Kohler customers. The OnCue system wasn't previously available for the 14RES and 20RES gen sets, but now is. OnCue Home Generator Management System Remote Monitoring / OnCue Home Generator Management System Features Allows homeowners to remotely manage generator performance from anywhere in...
Just want generator, no installation? Greater Seattle area, free delivery in our coverage area
Call us directly to confirm stock for your generator. Delivery area olympia to Everette. We can deliver to tight spaces. We don't show up in a large semi. The reality is that many homeowners live in areas that it is difficult or even impossible to drive large delivery vehicles to....
Top 10 automatic standby generator buying tips
1. Size it right. There are many online calculators that can help sizing a automatic standby generator. There are some math and calculations involved in this, and if you are not comfortable you should definitely consult a qualified electrician. As important as the calculations may be understanding the way the...
Generator gas line installation with no leaks!
The first step is to pull a permit through the proper jurisdiction. Before the Generator can be permanently connected the system must be tested for gas leaks. We pressurized the gas line and placed a neumatic meter on our 60 feet of new gas line to see if we had...
Emergency 200amp service panel repair Tacoma
This customer called us with a power outage in their Dash point beach house. Within a few minutes we found a serious problem in their meter base. It needed to be replaced. Pictured above is actually a 200amp meter main (combines both a meter socket and a 200 amp main...
Rats chewing on the electrical wires in the attic!
We got a call from a homeowner that had just purchased a home and found a big rat infestation in the attic. Look closely........the entire yellow jacket of the electrical wire has been chewed off, they even started chewing on the inner insulation exposing the copper wire inside. These rats...