When Power Outages Strike, Are Your Clients Left in the Dark?Stand By

  • By Stephani L. Miller

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Over the years, generators have gone from being the exception in Hobbs' homes to being the rule. With the wide selection of products and prices, manufacturers are providing builders and their clients options to make them standard in most new homes. -- BUILDING PRODUCTS

This article originally appeared in Custom Home magazine. Diane Kittower contributed to this report.

The Kohler 30RES 30kW standby generator features a sound enclosure designed to reduce noise levels to 68 decibels. The system's Advanced Digital Control is integrated into the enclosure's interior and provides precise voltage and frequency regulation. Its LED display shows run-time hours, crank cycle status, and diagnostics. The controller's membrane keypad provides user access to menus and allows for system configuration. 800-544-2444. www.kohlerpowersystems.com.

Kohler Power Systems.The Kohler 30RES 30kW standby generator features a sound enclosure designed to reduce noise levels to 68 decibels. The system's Advanced Digital Control is integrated into the enclosure's interior and provides precise voltage and frequency regulation. Its LED display shows run-time hours, crank cycle status, and diagnostics. The controller's membrane keypad provides user access to menus and allows for system configuration. 800-544-2444. www.kohlerpowersystems.com.

Eaton. The 20kW Home Generator System features fully automatic operation that starts the unit during a power outage; a commercial-grade, air-cooled engine; and Sound Shield technology for quiet operation. According to the firm, the generator provides enough power to operate HVAC systems as well as essential household power requirements. High-efficiency computer controls and remote power monitoring are available as upgrades. 800-525-2000. www.eatonelectrical.com.
The 20kW Home Generator System features fully automatic operation that starts the unit during a power outage; a commercial-grade, air-cooled engine; and Sound Shield technology for quiet operation. According to the firm, the generator provides enough power to operate HVAC systems as well as essential household power requirements. High-efficiency computer controls and remote power monitoring are available as upgrades. 800-525-2000. www.eatonelectrical.com.

The IntelliGen generator's controls automatically turn designated circuits on and off to manage whole-house power consumption without overloading the 15kW unit. Because of this feature, the manufacturer says the IntelliGen can manage the same number of items as a 25kW unit. A wireless LCD monitor allows the homeowner to configure the system remotely. 800-732-2989. www.homegeneratorsystems.com.

Briggs & Stratton. The IntelliGen generator's controls automatically turn designated circuits on and off to manage whole-house power consumption without overloading the 15kW unit. Because of this feature, the manufacturer says the IntelliGen can manage the same number of items as a 25kW unit. A wireless LCD monitor allows the homeowner to configure the system remotely. 800-732-2989. www.homegeneratorsystems.com.
Coleman. The 25kW PM4025 PowerStation features a 16-gauge steel enclosure, vertical air discharge, and lockable doors with sound baffles to help reduce noise to an average of 66 decibels. A digital remote start/stop controller provides accurate monitoring, display, and protection. Metering systems help manage operation. 800-445-1805. www.colemanpowermate.com.
The 25kW PM4025 PowerStation features a 16-gauge steel enclosure, vertical air discharge, and lockable doors with sound baffles to help reduce noise to an average of 66 decibels. A digital remote start/stop controller provides accurate monitoring, display, and protection. Metering systems help manage operation. 800-445-1805. www.colemanpowermate.com.

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. www.tritonpower.com.

Triton Power. 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. www.tritonpower.com.
Winco. The company offers a complete line of standby generators from 8kW to 75kW. The 8kW, 12kW, and 15kW 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 27kW through 75kW units also are offered for large residential use. 507-357-6821. www.wincogen.com.
The company offers a complete line of standby generators from 8kW to 75kW. The 8kW, 12kW, and 15kW 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 27kW through 75kW units also are offered for large residential use. 507-357-6821. www.wincogen.com.

The GLC line of commercial/industrial standby generators is now available in 10kW to 25kW models. The generators feature a water-cooled four-stroke gaseous engine, 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. www.baldor.com.

Baldor. The GLC line of commercial/industrial standby generators is now available in 10kW to 25kW models. The generators feature a water-cooled four-stroke gaseous engine, 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. www.baldor.com.
Carrier. The Automatic Home Standby Generator, available in models up to 45kW, 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. www.carrier.com.
The Automatic Home Standby Generator, available in models up to 45kW, 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. www.carrier.com.

The 16kW Guardian QuietSource is designed to provide enough power to start one 5-ton air conditioner or two 4-ton air conditioners and power 16 circuits in the home. Its Whisper-Test feature reduces operating noise by 50 percent during weekly self-testing cycles. The unit comes pre-packaged with a 100-amp automatic transfer switch with load center and other installation components. 800-333-1322. www.guardiangenerators. com.

Generac Power Systems. The 16kW Guardian QuietSource is designed to provide enough power to start one 5-ton air conditioner or two 4-ton air conditioners and power 16 circuits in the home. Its Whisper-Test feature reduces operating noise by 50 percent during weekly self-testing cycles. The unit comes pre-packaged with a 100-amp automatic transfer switch with load center and other installation components. 800-333-1322. www.guardiangenerators.com.
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