BACKUP POWER, PLANNED AROUND YOUR HOME
Choose the rooms and equipment you want to keep running when utility power goes out. Solir Electric plans and installs generator connections and transfer equipment for Sacramento homes, with the electrical work matched to the generator, property and backup priorities.
Refrigeration, a few lights and the internet create a different backup plan from air conditioning, cooking and a well pump. The list comes before the generator size.
A limited backup arrangement supplies agreed circuits. This can suit a home where the priority is food storage, communication and a few occupied rooms. We review the actual loads, including equipment that draws more power when it starts.
Whole-home transfer equipment can serve more of the property, but it does not mean every appliance can run together. Generator output, load management and the available fuel supply determine which combinations the system can support.
A permanently installed standby generator can start and transfer designated loads automatically when utility power fails. It needs compatible transfer equipment, a suitable outdoor location and a fuel supply sized for the installation.
A portable generator connection uses a properly selected inlet and an approved transfer arrangement. Operation is manual and the generator's output limits what it can supply. If you already own a portable unit, send the exact model and receptacle information before buying an inlet or cord.
Transfer equipment separates the generator supply from the utility. We assess that connection as part of the installation, including the panel and circuits it will serve. Never connect a generator to an ordinary household outlet to feed power into the building.
The generator's location must work for exhaust discharge, openings in the building, maintenance access and the manufacturer's clearances. Property boundaries, local requirements, flood exposure and the route back to the electrical panel can affect the choice. A narrow side yard is not automatically a suitable installation spot.
We review the electrical route and transfer equipment location with the overall site plan. The estimate should also identify responsibility for the mounting base, fuel piping, trenching and surface restoration. Those parts of the project need to be coordinated before installation begins.
Existing solar, a home battery or planned EV charging can change the backup design. These systems do not automatically work together. Their controls and transfer arrangements must support the intended configuration.
We discuss backup priorities, inspect the relevant electrical equipment and review the generator specifications. This establishes the connection and any panel or circuit changes.
The proposed work identifies transfer equipment, routing, required approvals and coordination with other trades. Permit review and fuel work can affect the schedule before the electrical installation starts.
After the necessary preparation, the electrical installation is completed and the agreed backup functions are checked. The handover covers operating limits, controls and the manufacturer's maintenance information.
Generator capacity is only part of the cost. Transfer equipment, the number of backed-up circuits, cable distance, existing panel condition, trenching and permit requirements also matter. Fuel piping and site preparation may be separate parts of the overall project.
An estimate is more useful when it states what is included and who handles each remaining task. Bring the generator model, your property address, a list of desired backup loads and any available site plans. We can discuss a new system or the electrical installation for suitable customer-supplied equipment.
Before you book
That depends on its usable output and the loads running at the same time. A whole-home transfer arrangement can still need load management. We review larger appliances and motor starting requirements before selecting the electrical configuration.
Yes. We assess the generator, inlet, panel and compatible transfer arrangement together. Send the model information when requesting the work. A portable generator must operate outdoors in a location that meets its safety instructions.
Permit requirements depend on the electrical work, fuel connection, placement and jurisdiction. We discuss the approval path during scoping. Electrical installation, fuel work and utility coordination may have different scheduling requirements.
Connecting transfer equipment can require a planned interruption. The duration and coordination depend on the service arrangement. Tell us about equipment that cannot be without power so the work sequence can be planned.
Sometimes, with an approved design. The equipment models, transfer arrangement and manufacturer requirements determine compatibility. A generator should not be added to an existing solar or battery system on the assumption that they will communicate.
Solir Electric also handles generator repair enquiries. Model information and the fault symptoms help establish the service scope. Manufacturer warranty work and any authorized-dealer requirements are checked separately.
Talk to Solir Electric
List the equipment you want to keep running during an outage and tell us whether you have selected a generator. Include its model if known, a possible outdoor location and any existing solar or battery system.
