Electrical systems have to be designed and then installed per certain guidelines in order to offer you the necessary protection to prevent harm to your family, co-workers, your property, or yourself. Any entity providing services involving standby generator systems should have a thorough understanding of several NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), specifically but not limited to NFPA 37 and NFPA 110.
Unfortunately due to mistakes in implementation or just misunderstanding of electrical theory there are lots of systems which can have serious consequences if certain scenarios occur. With the installation of any new equipment, especially power systems which manipulate or force electron movement independent of our electrical grid, hazards can be created. Knowledge, not necessarily experience is key when it comes to electrical theory and implementation of safe systems. Grounding and overcurrent protection are two items which require a lot of attention, there are several others, however these two can be misunderstood freqently.
Generators use some means of fuel to providing the energy created by electron flow. This fuel source is extemely important for correct operation of the power systems.
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