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Generator Information

Generators can give you peace of mind for Mother Nature’s temperament. A safety interlock kit with a generator inlet box can generally be installed by SVE electricians for around $600. This is the safest and most practical way to ready your home for the connection of a portable generator. No more cords running from the generator throughout the house. A permanently installed stand-by generator paired with an automatic transfer switch comes on automatically—whether you are home or away—all within seconds of a power outage. There’s a higher investment to install this system, but it takes all the work and worry out of dealing with a power interruption.  

Although SVE no longer sells generators, please follow these safety guidelines for generator use:

Portable Generator Safety

1. Operate the generator in a clean, dry, well ventilated area. Operate in an open area—never in an enclosed, confined structure such as a garage or basement. Breathing in the carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can cause serious injury or death and improper ventilation can lead to ignition of materials. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby.
2. Don’t overload the generator—know the rated capacity. Don’t tamper with factory engine speed settings. Read the manufacturer’s instructions for safe operation.
3. Turn off all equipment powered by a generator before shutting it down. Never fuel a generator while it is operating.
4. If your home has not been wired by a licensed electrician to have a safety interlock kit, don’t try to connect a generator directly to your home’s electrical system. In these applications, use heavy-duty, outdoor-rated three-pronged grounded extension cords and plug appliances directly into generators. Contact SVE if you would like us to install a safety interlock kit.