Sometimes we get calls to look at standby generators that we didn't install. below is a picture of our most recent generator compliance inspection. The customer was having issues with carbon monoxide getting into the house. When we arrived on site we found a creative solution to divert the fumes...
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20kw Generac install in Auburn 200 amp se rated
The first step was PSE upgrading the meter to increase the capacity for the generator. We reworked the 320 amp CT service. We actually removed the old CT can and reduced the service to 200amps. This took careful coordination with the electrical inspector and PSE. The end result was great...
10kw Generac standby generator install in Lake Tapps prepack ATS
We passed all inspections the first try and the homeowner was happy. Outages just last longer in the Lake Tapps area, and this customer called us the prevent having to deal with repeated outages. This install went with the pre-pack load center. These make for a cost effective install compared...
Generac advanced wireless remote monitor ready for installation.
This its what comes in the box from Generac. We are installing this on a 20kw unit next Monday. Nice little system. The inside unit is totally wireless. The black unit with circuit board easily connects to the standby generator visible from the outside and sends the signal to the...
100 amp sub panel install in outbuilding
100 feet of trenching later we installed our wire in our fresh trench. We scheduled the city of Des Moines electrical inspector the same day and were given approval for cover. The required burial depth for this type of residential install is 24". We also had to splice onto existing...
Generac standby Generator troubleshooting-cylinder compression check
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...
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...