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CSRA Professional Electrical, LLC
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Jackson, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Zack Temple, Henry Herring, Trace are the best. Super professional, courteous, respectful, friendly and great electricians. Beyond fair pricing, more like extremely reasonable. I was totally impressed with their work ethics and the quality of their work. Zack and Henry did not pressure me to replace anything that was in perfect working order and still within standards and codes. They were punctual and prompt. Easy to talk to, communicated with me on the progress and informed me of the changes they did upon completion of the job. If I was staying in this area, CSRA Professional Electrical would be the only electrical company I would call. From the moment we first spoke concerning acquiring a quote to the completion of the job, I did not feel like my electrical requests were inconvient, I felt they made my job and my overall satisfaction their number one priority. If you are looking for personable electricans that care, this is the company to call. I wish I could give them 10ð . Yes, they are that good and well worth the call. TOTALLY IMPRESSED."
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Simple fix
A tight spot
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Response time5 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Lowcountry Home Accessories, Inc.
4.3(
41
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Jackson, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

"Matt came in and did an excellent job installing our new Wide Screen Plasma TV and Blue Ray Sound System.. He provided trianing on how to use the system and answered all of our questions. He also cleaned up behind himself. I would highly recommend Matt to anyone considering a TV system installation in their home."
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The Home Depot - Generators
2.5(
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Jackson, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

In many cases, yes. There are models called dual-fuel generators and fuel switches, but only between certain types of fuel. For example, with the right setup you can convert a generator from natural gas to propane. Some allow switching between diesel and gasoline. There are even tri-fuel generators available in some cases, which adds a large layer of security if you are worried about fuel availability in times of crisis. Always check your generator capabilities and manual instructions before trying to switch fuels. Some generators can use another fuel but may need a fuel conversion kit to prep them first.

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. 

Carbon monoxide emissions aren’t only dangerous to human life, but they also harm our planet. While natural gas generators emit lower levels of CO than other fuel sources, there are still ways to reduce emission levels. For example, shop around for an eco-friendly generator that complies with current emission standards. Also, make sure your generator is serviced regularly to avoid CO buildup. 

In some situations, yes. Never try to put biofuel into any home generator without checking the specifics first. If a generator has the ability to run on diesel, it can also run pure biofuel (the clear kind made from seed oils, for example). But if you are using biofuel made from animal fats or vegetable oils, the generator will need significant modifications before it can handle a sludgier type of biofuel.

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.

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