News & Events
Selling Backup Power in the Wake of Disaster
Even though New York State was spared from the devastation of recent weather events like Hurricanes Irma, Jose, and Maria, we’re inundated every day by the incredible damage we see on the news. The harrowing stories of flooding, wind damage, and power outages remind...
New Warehouse Location
NEW WAREHOUSE LOCATION In order to better service our customers, wehave moved our local warehouse inventory to a new location. It's just across the street from our old location, but the switch comes with a number of benefits, including shorter wait times, longer...
Storm Season is Coming!
Researchers at CSU’s Tropical Meteorology Project (http://tropical.colostate.edu/) are expecting a total of 11 named storms, four hurricanes, and two major hurricanes this storm season. A major hurricane is one that is Category 3 or higher on the SS Hurricane Wind...
New Product Update
NEW: RTS GenReady™ Integrated Load Center Switches This switch offers added flexibility by combining the load center and transfer switch in a single panel. This switch allows you to provide your thriftiest customers with a more efficient installation and cost...
Residential Air-Cooled Generator Sizing Calculator
We have designed this sizing calculator to help you streamline the process of determining the right size equipment your customers' backup generator needs. Used properly, this will become a valuable tool in your arsenal, and can help you bid jobs faster, and with...
New Product Features, Benefits, and Installation Best Practices
With the launch of the re-designed 2017 Generac Air-Cooled generator models. there are several new features and adjustments that will make your installations easier, faster, and more cost-effective.Product Improvements Improved enclosure design: The new enclosure...
New Product Updates from Generac
New Product Features: The roof and door system have been redesigned to make the units easier to unlock and open with a key. Lock caps have been added to prevent ice intrusion and frozen locks. The front door is now easier to remove for maintenance. The external...
What is Electricity?
What in the World is Electricity? And where does it go after it leaves the toaster? Here is a simple experiment that will teach you an important electrical lesson: On a cool, dry day, scuff your feet along a carpet, then reach your hand into a friend's mouth and touch...
It’s Hurricane Season!
Researchers at North Carolina State University say the East Coast should be prepared for a significantly more active hurricane season this year. The 2016 season should see 15 to 18 tropical storms and hurricanes forming in the Atlantic basin, which includes the entire...
Do I Need to Drive a Grounding Rod at the Generator Location for Residential Installs?
The Short Answer is “Probably Not.”All Generac permanent residential air-cooled generators are floating neutral generators. The neutral conductor is not bonded to the equipment grounding conductor or to the generator frame. All Generac residential automatic transfer...
