Most days run smoothly, but an unexpected outage can quickly become serious. Keeping critical utilities available during an emergency can protect people, inventory, equipment, and essential operations. For homes and businesses in areas with severe weather, reliable backup power is an important part of being prepared.
A backup generator can help a family remain safe at home and help a business avoid a significant loss. Refrigerated inventory, safety equipment, communications, and other essential systems may all depend on uninterrupted power.
Identify essential systems
The right generator starts with knowing which loads must keep running. Some businesses need only a small set of essential equipment; facilities with refrigeration, medical equipment, production systems, or other critical loads may need a much larger solution. A qualified electrician can calculate the load and help determine the appropriate fuel type and system size.
Professional installation matters
Generator installation involves high voltage and a coordinated connection to the building's electrical system. An improperly installed system can be unreliable and unsafe. A qualified professional makes sure the equipment is correctly sized, safely connected, and ready to perform when normal utility power is lost.
Permanent or temporary solutions
Temporary generator connections and permanent standby systems can both provide reliable emergency power. A temporary connection may be a practical starting point. A permanent system can provide a more seamless transition and support a larger portion of the facility through its existing wiring.
Plan before the outage
Being prepared is the best way to protect occupants and operations during an emergency or equipment failure. AMEC can evaluate the building's needs and recommend a dependable backup-power solution before the next outage occurs.