Generators

Generator Safety

Please follow these best practices to protect your household and home when using a portable generator: OPALCO Safety Matters: Generators

Basic generator safety tips

  1. Don’t connect your generator directly to your home’s wiring. This can be deadly to you and others.
  2. Never plug a portable generator into a regular household outlet.
  3. Don’t overload the generator.
  4. Use the correct power cords for the appliance load.
  5. Don’t store fuel indoors or try to refuel a generator while it’s running.

Be safe

And be smart about using supplemental energy sources such as generators. Correctly wired into a home to provide automatic fail-over, they still require regular testing to make sure it’s power-outage ready. Consult a licensed electrical contractor to help you make the right decision for your home or business.

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