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Griffin's Electric, Inc.
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Tatum, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I would give them a thumbs up. The after the fact service and follow up has been amazing."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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King's Consulting & Electrical LLC
5.0(
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Portable Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Tatum, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Kings Electric came to repair an outlet. Mr. Ethan was more than thorough explaining the problem and his workmanship was absolute professional. He fixed the outlet with safety features that our previous contractor did not install and that is the standard in electrical work. Could not have asked for more. Fair pricing, also. Went above and beyond answering questions we had. Thank you. Would highly recommend."
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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NEW-TEX ELECTRIC & AUTOMATION LLC
4.8(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Tatum, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I really liked their service, it is a very professional team."
Wall Switch Boxes
Splicing wire
Conduit Work
Breaker Box
Wall Switch Boxes

+10

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Fred's Electric, LLC
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Tatum, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Fred's Electric, prides our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade, and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!\nLet us light up your light!

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

In most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home generators. A permit for a generator usually costs between $50 and $250, depending on where you live. Your electrician or certified generator installer will usually pull the permit for you—and might be required to do so by your building department—but you’ll be on the hook for the cost of the permit. You should ask your installer before agreeing to any work if they will pull the necessary permits for your project.

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.

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

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.

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