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  • Standby Generators
  • BUILDER Online (11/11/2009)
  • The manufacturer has teamed up with Briggs and Stratton to introduce a new line of whole-house standby generators that can be purchased at The Home Depot. Smaller and more affordable than traditional systems and 50 percent quieter than most portables, the generator will turn on automatically when utility power fails and comes equipped with a power management system that balances the demands of most small- and medium-sized homes.816-842-0141.
  • Generac Guardian Series Offers Security, Convenience at Affordable Price
  • ebuild (7/30/2009)
  • According to a January 2009 report released by the Electricity Advisory Committee to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the current U.S. electric power delivery system infrastructure will be unable to ensure a reliable, cost-effective, secure and environmentally sustainable supply of electricity for the next two decades. As severe weather continues to strike and blackouts become more common, homeowners can no longer rely on the fragile, aging national power grid and electrical infrastructure and need to consider alternative solutions to power the home. One protection for homeowners against these unforeseen power outages is to install a standby power generator that automatically comes on when the power goes out. Recent technological advancements have made automatic standby power generators more affordable for homeowners. For example, depending on the number of essential circuits required, homes can be protected for as little as $2,000 plus installation with the Generac Guardian series eight kilowatt (kW) unit.
  • Automatic Home Standby Generator
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/27/2009)
  • The Automatic Home Standby Generator, available in models up to 45 kW, provides automatic power outage protection 24/7; the generator restores power to the home within 30 seconds of power loss. The unit's sound-deadening insulation maintains sound levels as low as 69 decibels, says the firm. The generator runs on LP or natural gas. 800-227-7437.
  • GLC Standby Generators
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/27/2009)
  • The GLC line of commercial/industrial standby generators is now available in 10-kW to 25-kW models. The generators feature a water-cooled four-stroke gaseous engine, a brushless synchronous alternator with four-pole construction, a fully programmable microprocessor-based controller, and a heavy-duty air cleaner. Options include an automatic transfer switch and a sound-attenuated enclosure. 479-646-4711.
  • H-Series Generators
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/27/2009)
  • H-Series diesel-fueled commercial-grade generators come in a range of sizes and are available in open or sound-attenuated-enclosure styles. The units include EPA-compliant Perkins engines and offer ultra-quiet operation to 62 decibels, the company says. Details include rounded corners and aluminum hardware designed to withstand heavy-duty use and extreme weather. 800-424-0007.
  • Standby Generators
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/27/2009)
  • The company offers a complete line of standby generators from 8kW to 75kW. The 8-kW, 12-kW, and 15-kW models are air-cooled, run off of natural gas or propane, and are wired to the electrical box through an automatic transfer switch that will turn the generator on when it senses power loss and turn it off when power is restored. Liquid-cooled 27-kW through 75-kW units also are offered for large residential use. 507-357-6821.
  • IntelliGen Generator
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/21/2009)
  • The IntelliGen generator's controls automatically turn designated circuits on and off to manage whole-house power consumption without overloading the 15-kW unit. Because of this feature, the manufacturer says IntelliGen can manage the same number of items as a 25-kW unit. A wireless LCD monitor allows the homeowner to configure the system remotely. 800-732-2989.
  • Building Products Top 100
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/8/2009)
  • The need for product innovation doesn't stop in a down economy, and last year building product manufacturers continued to serve customers with plenty of new, valuable introductions for the home and the jobsite. And if Building Products' annual Top 100 list is any indication, contractors looking to differentiate and innovate welcomed that information.
  • Building Products Top 100
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/8/2009)
  • The need for product innovation doesn't stop in a down economy, and last year building product manufacturers continued to serve customers with plenty of new, valuable introductions for the home and the jobsite. And if Building Products' annual Top 100 list is any indication, contractors looking to differentiate and innovate welcomed that information.
  • RS12000 Residential Generator
  • (10/2/2008)
  • The redesigned RS12000 residential generator has a weather-resistant enclosure and can power a 4-ton air conditioner while operating at only 64 decibels -- about the volume of a vacuum cleaner. Constructed with a polypropylene base, the system offers remote monitoring from inside the house or over the Web. Cummins Power Generation. 800-888-6626.

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