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PALMER ELECTRIC TECHNOLOGY ENERGY SVC

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PALMER ELECTRIC TECHNOLOGY ENERGY SVC

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Customers say: True professional
46 years of experience

Since 1979 Palmer Electric has been providing quality residential, commercial, industrial electric service. In 2001 the present owners recognized the potential for expanding on the tradition of providing exceptional customer service, inexpensively, in a timely manner and purchased the company. With the purchase came a new name: Palmer Electric Technology Energy Services, Inc. or P.E.T.E.S. for short. With the new ownership came an attitude of innovation and growth. We are continuously looking for new opportunities and pursuing them actively. There is nothing electrical we won’t do and also have expanded our offerings to include Electrical Design and Engineering, Contract CAD services, Solar Power, and Audio/Video System Integration and Home Theater.

Since 1979 Palmer Electric has been providing quality residential, commercial, industrial electric service. In 2001 the present owners recognized the potential for expanding on the tradition of providing exceptional customer service, inexpensively, in a timely manner and purchased the company. With the purchase came a new name: Palmer Electric Technology Energy Services, Inc. or P.E.T.E.S. for short. With the new ownership came an attitude of innovation and growth. We are continuously looking for new opportunities and pursuing them actively. There is nothing electrical we won’t do and also have expanded our offerings to include Electrical Design and Engineering, Contract CAD services, Solar Power, and Audio/Video System Integration and Home Theater.

My Classic Car Trader LLC

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My Classic Car Trader LLC

2.00(
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53 years of experience

Sales, Service & Rebuilding of Antique and Classic Car Components such as, Carburetors, Starters, Generators, Fuel Pumps, Double & Single Action Fuel Pump Rebuilding, Water Pumps, Hydraulic Top Pumps, Distributors, and DELCO Knee Action Shocks, We also carry a complete line of NOS and NORS parts. We offer FREE Technical advice for any YEAR Classic Car 609-462-7412

"Beware. They charged me double shipping even after I told them I would wait so I wouldn’t have to pay two shipping fees. The last item was a fuel pump that I had a problem with. I have made 4 calls to ask for help with no return call. Poor"

Frank H on July 2020

Sales, Service & Rebuilding of Antique and Classic Car Components such as, Carburetors, Starters, Generators, Fuel Pumps, Double & Single Action Fuel Pump Rebuilding, Water Pumps, Hydraulic Top Pumps, Distributors, and DELCO Knee Action Shocks, We also carry a complete line of NOS and NORS parts. We offer FREE Technical advice for any YEAR Classic Car 609-462-7412

"Beware. They charged me double shipping even after I told them I would wait so I wouldn’t have to pay two shipping fees. The last item was a fuel pump that I had a problem with. I have made 4 calls to ask for help with no return call. Poor"

Frank H on July 2020

Generator Install questions, answered by experts

As long as they have enough fuel, whole-house generators can run for weeks at a time (400 to 500 hours) without suffering too much wear and tear. However, this type of extensive use isn’t ideal if you want to extend the life of your generator.

Two important points. First, some generators may need you to periodically check oil levels every day or so and refill as necessary for safe operation. Second, if your generator uses a fuel tank, keep it regularly full so it doesn’t suddenly shut off. Many backup generators can run through a full tank in a day when they are powering large portions of a home.

While diesel is relatively stable, it won’t last nearly as long as propane and you may have to replace it if it sits unused for too long. Diesel can sometimes struggle to work efficiently or start engines during especially cold weather, so it’s not the best choice for every climate. Compared to fuels like propane and natural gas, diesel generators tend to be noisier and create more exhaust, which isn’t always ideal for home use.

Costs depend on generator type, labor, and additional wiring or transfer switch requirements.

Generator size requirements vary wildly among properties, but typical generator sizes are listed below based on home square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20kW+

Unfortunately, home square footage isn’t always a good indicator of generator size requirements. Instead, you should call in a professional to discuss which items in your home you’d like to run via your generator. They can calculate peak and average consumption for those items and then size your generator appropriately for optimal performance.

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.

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