"Jerry was wonderful. He installed 2 fans in my home. He worked quickly, kept everything extremely clean and was a pleasure to have in my home. Thank you so much Jerry."
"Henry is excellent. Great customer service He is extremely knowledgeable and he has done a couple of key projects around my house in Tampa Palms including replacing all nine smoke/CO detectors and rewired my outside electrical outlets (and sealed them from water) and installed several surge protectors as well (three/four total) pool/pool heater/HVAC/house"
"I had them install an outside outlet for a new generator, they also rewired, added breakers, and a interlock. They did a professional job and even cleaned up after themselves. I would hire again!"
"The owner has great work ethics. We appreciated that the team was proficient and also took the time to explain the work that was being done throughly."
"This was my best experience with an electrical service while living at On Top Of The World. The response time was outstanding, the quote process was simple and free, and their rates were very reasonable. The technicians were knowledgeable, professional, resourceful, efficient, respectful, and tidy. While on site installing 2 ceiling fans and junction box, they even found a way to save me money compared to the original quote and to avoid drywall patching and wire molding. I’ll definitely rely on them for all my future electrical needs."
"Fantastic crew that installed a brand new generator on our property. They handled the permitting, laid out a clear plan of execution and delivered on every level. Tampa Backup Generators is the best option in Tampa, hands down."
Yes, natural gas generators can work without electricity. Natural gas generators are a common type of backup or whole-house generator that operates when the electrical grid isn’t working. The trick is using a transfer switch (which usually needs to be installed with the generator) that safely switches the home electrical system from the power grid to generator power when needed.
To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.
The amount of time a standby generator can run continuously is around 3,000 hours on average. However, standby generators can generally run indefinitely as long as they have a continuous fuel supply. Generators hooked up to a home’s natural gas supply are the best option for extended usage, as these won’t rely on a finite fuel supply based on how much you have in storage. Generators running on liquid propane or diesel won’t last as long, as these require fuel storage and regular refueling to stay running.
You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.
Costs range from $500 to $2,500, depending on generator type and installation complexity.
The Odessa, FL homeowners’ guide to generator installs
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