Since 1979, Mike McKee, has been your number one choice for all your installs and repairs of electrical switches, outlets and repairs. Call Mike, of McKee Electric Co., today for reliable service in the Lincoln area! You will not be disappointed!
"Installed can lights in a couple of rooms and an exhaust fan in a bathroom."
Nathan H on April 2023
Since 1979, Mike McKee, has been your number one choice for all your installs and repairs of electrical switches, outlets and repairs. Call Mike, of McKee Electric Co., today for reliable service in the Lincoln area! You will not be disappointed!
"Installed can lights in a couple of rooms and an exhaust fan in a bathroom."
All around electrical contractor. No job is to small. Have expertise in maintenance, remodel, new construction, I can put a light anywhere. I can put power anywhere. I can change a 200 horse 3 phase motor out or I can change a light bulb. My business motto is can do. 20 years of electrical training and experience, **MILITARY DISCOUNTS OFFERED**
"Excellent. They called me immediately. Work performed quickly. Did a professional job and were very reasonable. Would highly recommend."
Debby S on March 2020
All around electrical contractor. No job is to small. Have expertise in maintenance, remodel, new construction, I can put a light anywhere. I can put power anywhere. I can change a 200 horse 3 phase motor out or I can change a light bulb. My business motto is can do. 20 years of electrical training and experience, **MILITARY DISCOUNTS OFFERED**
"Excellent. They called me immediately. Work performed quickly. Did a professional job and were very reasonable. Would highly recommend."
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"
Electrical Contracting company based out of Scottsbluff, Nebraska. We serve the Wyobraska area. We accept credit cards, check, and cash payments.
Electrical Contracting company based out of Scottsbluff, Nebraska. We serve the Wyobraska area. We accept credit cards, check, and cash payments.
Generator Install questions, answered by experts
Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.
In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more.
Energy output depends on turbine size, average wind speed at your site, and system efficiency. A 5 kW turbine in a good wind location can generate 8,000 to 12,000 kilowatt-hours per year, which may cover a large portion of an average home’s needs. Accurate output estimates require a professional wind assessment and a review of your household’s energy usage patterns.
It is safe to run a generator continuously, but you must follow safety protocols to ensure personal and home safety. Read the manufacturer’s instructions for specific recommendations, but the general recommendation is to turn generators off overnight or when you’re away from the house. Overworked generators can pose a fire hazard and if your generator is not in a well-ventilated area, running it continuously could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.
It might seem counterintuitive, but installing a generator transfer switch will save you money in the long run. While you’ll have to pay between $400 and $2,500 to have the transfer switch installed, you’ll recoup that amount later on when you don’t have to pay for expensive repairs to your appliances, devices, and electrical system that may have burned out, overloaded, or stopped working due to a sudden loss of power or an incorrect hook up of a generator to your home.
A 1,500 square foot home will likely need a 15kW to 20kW generator. When deciding on whole-house generator size, add up the total wattage of the devices that you’d like to continue running during a power outage. That way, you can ensure you purchase a generator that can power your necessary appliances or medical equipment during an electrical emergency.
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The Cortland, NE homeowners’ guide to generator installs
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Keeping on top of generator maintenance and repairs gives you extra peace of mind as a homeowner. Find out how much regular generator maintenance costs.
When the power goes out, your whole house generator can keep your home running if it has enough propane to fuel it. Read our guide to propane use for whole house generators to determine how much you need.
Traditional and inverter generators can provide off-grid or emergency power. Learn the pros and cons of a traditional generator vs. inverter generator.
