No matter where you live, having emergency backup power like a Standby Generator should be an essential part of your home. Power outages can happen at any time and for a variety of reasons, from simple electrical malfunctions to bad weather, to natural disasters. Standby generators can keep you and your family comfortable and secure. These home generators are an investment, so you’ll want to make sure you choose a unit that fits your household needs.
备用发电机要注意的5个特点。
1.自动关机
不要低估大容量备用发电机的这一重要安全功能。如果设备开始过热，自动关机会将其关闭。同样，带有这个开关的发电机在停电时也会自动开启，这样你就不用在黑暗中自己手动开启发电机了。
2.外壳类型
备用发电机通常放置在您的房子外面，需要由坚固的材料制成，可以承受多年的使用和恶劣的天气或环境破坏。寻找具有钢制外壳或耐腐蚀复合材料的品牌。如果担心声音问题，你可以在发电机组周围建造一个额外的围墙，但一定要先咨询安装人员的具体情况。
3.保修和交付
Before purchasing a whole house generator, take a close look at the fine print in the warranty. Most manufacturers offer a warranty of 4 or 5 years, so make sure you’re happy with the coverage before purchasing. You also need to factor in the delivery method. Standby generators are very large and heavy units. Be sure to purchase from a qualified Cummins generator dealer that offers delivery, generator installation, generator maintenance, and generator services.
4.发电机容量
这是购买新的全屋发电机时最重要的功能。首先，计算出您家的总电力需求是什么。然后决定你是否需要一个备用电源来覆盖所有的东西，或者一个较小容量的设备是否可以保持家庭必需品。
Smaller standby generators have a capacity of 20kW, and units up to 50kW are available. We have a handy Generator Power Calculator for estimating the amount of capacity required, depending on a home’s size and equipment needs. For instance, the recommendation for a whole house switch for a 2,500ft home is 22kW.
5.发电机燃料来源
大容量备用发电机使用天然气或丙烷运行。天然气是首选，而且价格略低。但是，如果您所在地区没有天然气管道，您可以安排运送和安装丙烷罐。
If you’re thinking about investing in a standby generator for your home or business, contact A & A GenPro today. Our skilled technicians can help you evaluate your space, and gauge what size and level of generator you need.
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