Backup Generator Installation Ayrshire

Why install a backup generator in Ayrshire?

A backup generator installation is ideal for those who wish to have greater control over their access to energy and is particularly prized by those in rural locations that can become cut off during storms. 

Installing a backup generator at your Ayrshire home or business will give you peace of mind that you will have continuous power, even when the grid goes down. Your backup generator can be used to power essential household appliances such as your freezer, lighting and WiFi, allowing you to continue to function during power cuts with minimal disruption.

Who can install a backup generator Ayrshire?

Installing a backup generator is a complex process and is one that requires a qualified and experienced electrician. To fully integrate a backup generator into your home’s electrical system new hardware will need to be installed, including a secondary consumer unit or sub-panel and a changeover switch. It is also essential that the new backup generator is properly grounded to prevent electrical shock and damage.

Backup generator installation process

There are several steps that we undertake to install a backup generator at your Ayrshire property:

1.    Site Survey

Firstly, we will carry out a survey at your property look at where the generator can be safely located.

2.    Power Assessment

We’ll discuss your power needs so that we can recommend the right generator for you. 

3.    Backup Generator Installation

We will install and connect the backup generator itself at the pre-selected site.  Alongside this we will also install a new sub-panel and changeover switch to ensure your safety and compliance with regulations.

4.    Testing

Before we sign off the works, we will carry out various tests to ensure everything is working as it should be and that the installation is properly grounded.

Changeover switch for backup generator

As part of the installation of a new backup generator we will need to install a changeover switch. This is also known as a transfer switch and it is required to allow for the safe connection of a backup generator to your Ayrshire home’s electrical system. 
The changeover switch works to protect your circuits and the appliances plugged in to them whilst also preventing dangerous potential backfeeding into the national grid. It is a legal requirement when installing a backup generator to protect utility workers who could be seriously injured or killed by power flowing back into the downed power lines.

A changeover switch makes switching between your mains supply and generator power much simpler and you can choose either a manual switch, or an automatic one which switches over as soon as the power is cut.

Backup generator installer Ayrshire

With over 40 years of experience, NHM Electrical are the Ayrshire electrician you can rely upon. We are proud to be both SELECT approved and a Which? Trusted Trader, giving you peace of mind that our work is of the highest quality. Our team of highly skilled electricians have wide ranging experience in assisting customers looking to add backup generators and other off-grid technologies to their properties.

If you would like to know more about backup generator installation in Ayrshire, get in touch with us today.