how a standby generator works
Simply put. Everything’s automatic.
Automatic Transfer Switch - Green unit.
Your automatic transfer switch (ATS) monitors the electricity coming from the utility.
When the power goes out:
When the power fails or drops below an acceptable level (brownout), the ATS signals the generator to start. In seconds, the ATS transfers your power from the utility to the generator.
There is no refueling:
Unlike portable generators, standby generators start and stop automatically with no need to refuel. No extension cords. No worries. No hassle.
Your generator powers your home:
Your generator then supplies your home with electricity until the steady utility power is restored.
The utility power returns:
When the utility power is restored, the ATS automatically transfers your power from the generator to the utility.
Your generator turns off:
Your standby generator automatically shuts down, ready for the next power outage.