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​HAVE SOME QUESTIONS?

We have put together some common questions that we get asked about generator switch installs. Have a read below, we hope some of this information may help you.

SAFETY SWITCHES

24/4/2020

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​WHAT IS A 'SAFETY SWITCH' AND WHY DO WE NEED THEM?

SAFETY SWITCHES SAVE LIVES
​Safety switches are often confused with circuit breakers and fuses, but they perform different tasks. Safety switches monitor the flow of electricity through a circuit and turn off the power in a fraction of a second if a leakage of current is detected. Safety switches provide personal protection against electric shock.
Circuit breakers protect an electrical circuit by quickly cutting power when there is a high current fault or overload that may cause a hazard.
Even if your home has a safety switch installed, one may not be enough to protect you from electric shock. A safety switch only protects you if it's on that circuit. You should consider having safety switches installed on all circuits in your home, including power points, lights, air conditioning, oven, hot water and pool equipment circuits, even if they are on a separate tariff.
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Check out this video from WorkSafe Queensland

Visit https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/safetyswitches/safety-switch-films for more helpful information on safety switches at your home.
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GAS APPLIANCES AND BACKUP POWER

24/4/2020

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cooking with gas is a good idea in a power outage

Having appliances that run on gas can make great sense.
What you pay for your gas usage is saved on less electricity usage, so your even there.
Sometimes a gas appliance can be more efficient than that of its electric powered counterpart, so you could have a small win there.
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PHASES? WHAT ARE THEY?

24/4/2020

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I HAVE 3 PHASE POWER FROM ERGOM SUPPLYING MY HOME. CAN I STILL USE A SINGLE PHASE GENERATOR?

Yes, it isn't a problem.
If you have 3 phase supply from Ergon we can still wire up a single phase generator inlet, there are just a few things to consider first.
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HOW BIG?

24/4/2020

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WHAT SIZE GENERATOR DO I NEED TO POWER MY HOME?

Every home is slightly different.
As a general guide, a 2-3Kva 230v generator may run the average houses essential items.
Things to consider:
How many people live there?
Gas or electric appliances?
Water pumps?
Want/need to run aircon?
How man fridges/freezers?
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generators and electricity meters

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AM I PAYING FOR THE POWER I USE WHEN I AM ON A GENERATOR?

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solar and backup generators

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​I HAVE SOLAR, CAN I STILL RUN MY HOME ON A GENERATOR?

YES!
There are requirements for the way grid connected solar systems are connected.
Unfortunately, you wont be able to enjoy any benefit of your solar installation while running on generator power.
Unless you have a specific battery system coupled with your solar system, you wont be able to utilize solar output.
We provide stickers and signage for advise and direction on how to operate your generator changeover switch safely.
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No more space!

24/4/2020

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MY ELECTRICITY METER PANEL IS FULL, CAN I STILL GET A GENERATOR SWITCH?

YES!
It just means that additional components will need to be installed to house the changeover switch.
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    Author: GENERATOR SWITCH QLD

    Specializing in the installation of GENERATOR SWITCHES to homes in North Qld.
    ​We have years of combined experience within many aspects of the electrical industry throughout Queensland.

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    MACKAY TOWNSVILLE CAIRNS

    Qld Elect. Lic#81631
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