Shocking Electric Solutions, Inc. installs generator inlets, interlock kits and transfer switches so Peachtree City homeowners can power their homes safely during an outage. We are a Georgia licensed electrical contractor (license EN216120) based in Newnan at 1002 Highway 16 W, Suite A, and we have served Fayette and Coweta County homes since 2008. Estimates are free and our installations carry a 2-year warranty.
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Why Peachtree City Homeowners Ask About Backup Power
Peachtree City is known for its tree canopy. The same tall pines and hardwoods that shade the cart paths and cul-de-sacs can bring down lines during summer thunderstorms, tropical-storm remnants and the occasional ice storm. When that happens, the questions are always the same: how do I keep the refrigerator and freezer cold, the sump pump or well running, the furnace fan on, and the phones charged until power comes back?
For many households, the answer is a portable generator connected the right way. For others, especially anyone who works from home or relies on medical equipment, a permanently installed standby generator with an automatic transfer switch makes more sense. We install the electrical side of both, and we will help you decide which one fits.
The Safe Way to Connect a Portable Generator
A generator must never be connected to your house with a homemade “double male” cord plugged into a dryer outlet or other receptacle. That setup can send power back onto the utility lines, which can injure line workers and neighbors, and it can start a fire inside your walls. It is dangerous and it is not allowed under the electrical code. There are two safe options:
- Power inlet with an interlock kit. We mount a weatherproof inlet outside and add a listed interlock to your main panel. The interlock makes it physically impossible to have the main breaker and the generator breaker on at the same time. You choose which circuits to run by turning breakers on and off.
- Power inlet with a manual transfer switch. A separate switch panel is wired to selected circuits, such as the refrigerator, furnace fan, well pump, lights and a few outlets. You flip each circuit from “line” to “generator” when the power goes out.
Both options keep the generator outside, connected through a cord rated for its output. Never run a portable generator in a garage, carport or near open windows. Carbon monoxide is deadly.
Standby Generators and Automatic Transfer Switches
A standby generator sits on a pad outside, runs on natural gas or propane, and starts on its own when an automatic transfer switch senses an outage. Power returns to the house within seconds, and the switch hands back to utility power when it returns. We handle the electrical work: sizing the transfer switch, load management modules for big appliances, wiring between the generator and the switch, and the connection at your panel. Gas piping is done by a licensed gas contractor, and we coordinate with them so the project stays on schedule.
Peachtree City Details We Plan For
- Permits: generator inlets, transfer switches and standby generators require a permit and inspection through the City of Peachtree City. We pull it and meet the inspector.
- Placement: manufacturers set minimum distances from windows, doors, vents and the house. Peachtree City lots and setbacks vary, so we pick a location that meets the manufacturer’s clearances and code.
- HOA rules: many Peachtree City neighborhoods have architectural review. Check with your HOA before a standby unit goes in.
- Panel capacity: some older Peachtree City panels are full or lack space for an interlock. In that case we may recommend an electrical panel upgrade in Peachtree City first.
- Golf carts and EVs: cart chargers and EV chargers are big loads. We usually leave them off the generator circuit list so the generator is not overloaded.
How the Installation Works
- Free estimate: we look at your panel, the generator you own or plan to buy, and which circuits matter most to you.
- Written plan: inlet, interlock or transfer switch, wire sizing and location, in writing.
- Permit: filed with the City of Peachtree City.
- Install: most inlet and interlock jobs take part of a day. Standby generator projects take longer because of the pad, gas line and utility coordination.
- Test and teach: we run the generator through the new connection and show you the safe start-up and shut-down order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size generator do I need?
It depends on what you want to run. Lights, a refrigerator, a freezer, the furnace fan and some outlets can usually run on a mid-size portable generator. Central air and electric ranges need much more. We help you list the loads before you buy.
Is an interlock kit legal in Peachtree City?
A listed interlock kit designed for your specific panel, installed with a permit and inspection, is an accepted method. We only install interlocks made for your panel model.
Can I plug the generator into an outlet instead?
No. Backfeeding through an outlet is dangerous and against code. Use a power inlet with an interlock or transfer switch.
Will my generator run the air conditioner?
A typical portable generator usually cannot. A properly sized standby generator with load management often can. We will tell you honestly what your setup can handle.
Do you install the generator itself?
We do the electrical installation for portable hookups and standby generators. A licensed gas contractor handles the fuel line on standby units.
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Get Ready Before the Next Storm
Call (678) 552-9399, text (470) 516-7261, email info@shockingelectricsolutions.com, or book online. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, at 1002 Highway 16 W, Suite A, Newnan, GA 30263. Electrical emergencies can happen anytime, so call us. Google reviewers rate us 4.9 stars.