Generator hookups and transfer switches in Cambridge
A generator is only useful if it can power your house safely. That takes a transfer switch and a proper connection to the panel, installed and inspected.
What we connect
- Automatic standby generators
- Portable generators, through an inlet and manual transfer switch
- Automatic and manual transfer switches
- Interlock kits on compatible panels
- Backed-up circuit panels for essentials
- ESA filing and inspection
Think about before you call
- The appliances you most need in an outage
- Whether you want automatic or manual start
- Fuel type: natural gas, propane or gasoline
- Where the generator would sit outside
Outages along the rivers
With the Grand and Speed rivers running through the city, a lot of Cambridge basements depend on a sump pump. Losing power during a storm is when that pump works hardest. The electrician helps you decide what to back up, matches the generator size to it and gives you a price for the connection at the assessment. A licensed gas fitter makes any gas connection.
Licensed electricians
Premier Electrician Cambridge partners with licensed electricians. Work that requires it is filed with the Electrical Safety Authority and inspected.
Questions about generator hookups
Can I run extension cords from a generator instead?
For a fridge or a lamp, yes. It will not run a furnace or a hard-wired sump pump, and it means leaving a door or window open. A transfer switch powers the circuits themselves.
What is an interlock?
A mechanical device on the panel that stops the main breaker and the generator breaker from being on together. It is a lower-cost alternative to a transfer switch on panels that accept one.
Do standby generators need maintenance?
Yes, like any engine. Follow the manufacturer's service schedule.
Book an assessment for generator hookups
One call sets it up. An electrician comes to your home and gives you a price before any work starts.