Generator wiring in Irvine
Generator wiring in Irvine lets you run your home or business from a generator during a power cut, safely. We fit a changeover switch and inlet so it can never feed back into the network, with a free quote first.
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Generator wiring for Irvine properties
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Why a changeover switch matters
Plugging a generator into a socket with a double-ended lead is dangerous. It can send power back out along the network cables, putting engineers at risk, and it bypasses your protection. A changeover switch lets the property run from the mains or the generator, never both.
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Choosing which circuits to back up
A small portable generator can't run a whole house. Most people choose essentials such as the fridge, freezer, boiler controls, some lighting and a few sockets. We help you work out the load, so the generator is the right size for what you want running during a power cut.
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Inlets for portable generators
For a portable generator, we fit a weatherproof inlet on the outside wall, wired to the changeover switch by the consumer unit. In a power cut you set the generator up outside, connect it to the inlet with the right lead and switch over. No leads trail through windows or doors.
What to expect from generator wiring
We start by talking through the generator you have or plan to buy, what you want it to run and where it will sit when in use. We look at the consumer unit and earthing, then give you a free quote for the inlet, changeover switch and any circuit changes.
On the day, we fit the changeover switch and inlet, wire the chosen circuits and test the installation on both mains and generator power. We show you how to switch over safely, how to switch back when the mains returns and where the generator should be run.
What's included
- Advice on the load to back up
- Changeover switch by the consumer unit
- Weatherproof generator inlet
- Chosen circuits wired to switch over
- Testing on mains and generator
- A walk-through of how to use it
How it works
Call or send a message
Tell us what the problem is or what you'd like done. We aim to respond the same day.
We visit and quote
We look at the job and give you a free quote, with no obligation and no call-out charge.
Done, tested and certified
We carry out the work, test everything we've worked on and leave you the right certificate for the job.
Generator wiring questions
Is it legal to connect a generator to my house in Irvine?
Yes, as long as it's connected through a proper changeover switch so it can't feed power back into the network. Connecting a generator through a socket with a double-ended plug is unsafe and puts network engineers at risk. A correct installation should be tested and certified.
Can generator wiring in Irvine run my heating in a power cut?
Often, yes. Many central heating systems only need a small supply for the boiler controls and pump, which a portable generator can usually handle. We check what your boiler needs and include its circuit in the changeover, so you can keep warm during a long power cut.
Where should a generator sit when it's running in Irvine?
Always outside in the open air, well away from doors, windows and vents, because the exhaust contains carbon monoxide. Never run one in a garage, shed or porch. The outdoor inlet means the generator can stay outside while it powers the circuits you've chosen.
Do businesses in Irvine use generator changeover switches?
Yes. Farms, shops with chilled stock and businesses that can't afford downtime often have a changeover set up for a portable or standby generator. We look at which equipment needs to stay running, then wire the changeover and test it under load.
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Tell us about your generator and what you'd like to keep running in a power cut, and we'll quote for the setup.