When you need a power solution that will be ready to provide backup power at any given time and automatically switch your home or commercial facility from grid power to the alternate power source, you need a standby power generator. These are the devices that have a component constantly monitoring the flow of power into the house or facility. When the monitor detects a loss of grid power, it activates the backup standby generator and instantly converts over to generator power. It is the most seamless and reliable standby power available and is used globally in data centers, hospitals, and essential facilities. So now your only question is how to obtain this reliable solution for your home. And the answer is simple. Call 225-224-3005 to speak to the experts at Louisiana Generators. But before you make that call, give some thought to the type of standby generator you would like to install at your home.
Your Fuel Options
The fuel used by the standby generator is a significant choice. You need to think of your generator as being only as reliable as its fuel source. So do you want to rely on another utility supplier to power the generator that is needed because the electric company has failed to provide you with electricity? That is a question that you will need to answer when you compare gas, being natural gas or propane, to diesel standby generators.
Gas Standby Generators
The gas category covers both natural gas and propane. In most applications, natural gas is provided by a gas line, and you are dependent on the gas company to keep that line functioning for your generator to operate. A propane unit is most often run by a large propane tank that you have refilled by a propane vendor. Each has pros and cons. The gas line is never-ending at best and non-functional if the line or service is shut down. The propane tank is great because you have a set amount that you know is always available, but you rely on a company to come to your home to refill the tank as needed. And both gases are less stable than diesel fuel in the event of a natural disaster.
Diesel Standby Generators
A diesel generator will require a large fuel tank and maintenance to keep the fuel viable. And you will depend on a trucking service to deliver fuel to refill the tank. But as long as you have diesel in the tank, the generator will operate.
The Bi-Fuel Option
Redundancy is the best solution to most critical issues. In the case of your standby generator, you have a backup for grid power. And in the case of Bi-Fuel, you have a generator that can operate using gas or diesel. So when one fuel source is unavailable, the generator is switched over to use the fuel you have on hand. And as expected, the Generac Bi-Fuel is the leader of the pack. To learn more about the concept that two is one and one is none, call 225-224-3005 to speak to the Generac Bi-Fuel experts at Louisiana Generators.
Life-Altering Benefits Of Standby Power
Most folks are willing to admit that we have gotten pretty spoiled by all of our modern conveniences. However, when there is a power failure, you quickly remember that while we like our creature comforts, many necessities are powered by electricity. And when there is no power, you are left scrambling to figure out how to maintain these essentials. A standby generator will step up to provide power for many of life’s necessities, including:
- The heating and cooling equipment in your home
- The pump that provides water from your well or other water supply
- The sump pump that removes groundwater before it floods your home
- Refrigeration to keep your food safe to eat
- The function of any essential medical equipment
- Your security system
All of these devices and pieces of equipment can function using grid power or a standby generator to keep your household running and your family safe and comfortable until the utility company has your power restored.
Other Valuable Benefits
Even when you have heating and cooling, fresh water, and know that your home will not flood thanks to your sump pump, there are still many other items you use each day that need power. Think about your daily routine, from making coffee to warming up lunch in the microwave. And if you have children, imagine your home with no television, video games, or way to charge personal devices and phones. While these are not actual necessities, your children might be much easier to deal with if you have them. And it is only possible to meet these needs with a standby power generator.
Protection When Power Is Restored
Finally, when running a standby generator, you will have turned off the grid power running into your home. This is a critical step in preventing damage to your home’s electrical wiring, components, and anything hardwired or plugged into outlets when the power is restored. Typically, there are power surges and voltage fluctuations before the electricity returns to a normal and stable supply for your home. Thanks to your standby power generator, you can wait to return to grid power when you know that the surges are over and your home will be safe from electrical damage. Call 225-224-3005 to learn more about getting a standby generator for your home from the experts at Louisiana Generator.