Shocking Electric Solutions, Inc. installs the electrical side of home backup power for Palmetto, GA homeowners: generator power inlets, listed interlock kits, manual transfer switches, and automatic transfer switches for whole-home standby generators. We are a Georgia licensed electrical contractor (license EN216120, Class II Unrestricted) based just down the road in Newnan at 1002 Highway 16 W, Suite A, and we have been wiring homes in Coweta and south Fulton County since 2008. Estimates are free, and our work carries a 2-year warranty.

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Backup Power for a Town That Spans Two Counties

Palmetto sits mostly in south Fulton County, with part of the city reaching into Coweta County. Homes here range from older houses near the historic downtown along US 29 to newer subdivisions and wooded lots on the edges of town. That mix matters when you plan a generator. An older house may have a small or crowded panel with no room for an interlock, while a newer home may have a larger service with central air, an electric range and other big loads that change how a generator should be sized.

The trees that make Palmetto’s neighborhoods pleasant are also what bring lines down during summer thunderstorms and winter ice. When an outage lasts more than a few hours, the same questions come up: how do I keep the refrigerator and freezer cold, the furnace fan or heat pump running, medical equipment powered and phones charged until the lights come back? There are two good answers, and we install both.

Generator power inlet box mounted on siding with a generator cord plugged in, installed by Shocking Electric Solutions — A weatherproof power inlet lets you plug in a portable generator outside, away from doors and windows.

Option 1: Portable Generator Hookup Done Safely

If you already own a portable generator, or plan to buy one, we can connect it to your house the right way. Never connect a generator with a homemade double-ended cord into a dryer or wall outlet. That sends power backward onto the utility lines, which can injure line workers and neighbors, and it can overheat wiring inside your walls. The safe options are:

Power inlet and interlock kit. We mount a weatherproof inlet outside and add a listed interlock made for your specific panel. The interlock makes it impossible to have the main breaker and the generator breaker on at the same time, and you choose which circuits to run.
Power inlet and manual transfer switch. A separate switch is wired to the circuits you care about most, such as the refrigerator, furnace fan, a few lights and outlets, and the sump pump or well pump circuit on the house side.
Correctly sized cord and inlet. We match the inlet and cord rating to your generator so the connection is not the weak link.

Option 2: Whole-Home Standby Generators

A standby generator is mounted on a pad outside and runs on natural gas or propane. When an automatic transfer switch senses an outage, the generator starts on its own and power returns to the house within seconds. When utility power comes back, the switch hands the house back and the generator shuts down after a cool-down cycle. For families who work from home, keep medicine refrigerated, or simply do not want to drag a generator out in a storm, standby power is the most convenient choice.

We handle the electrical work: sizing the automatic transfer switch, load management for large appliances such as air conditioners and ranges, wiring between the generator and the switch, and the connection at your panel. We can work with the generator brand you choose, and a licensed gas contractor runs the fuel line. We coordinate the schedule so the project moves along without you having to manage every trade.

Palmetto Details We Plan For

Which county and which office: depending on your address, your permit and inspection may go through the City of Palmetto, Fulton County or Coweta County. We confirm the correct office for your property and handle the paperwork and the inspection.
Panel space and condition: if your panel is full, damaged or an older brand with no listed interlock, we may recommend an electrical panel upgrade before the generator connection.
Placement: manufacturers set minimum distances from windows, doors, vents and property lines. We pick a spot that meets those clearances and keeps the wire run sensible.
HOA rules: some Palmetto subdivisions have architectural review for equipment that sits outside. Check with your HOA before a standby unit goes in.
Surge protection: outages and restorations are when surges happen, so many homeowners pair a generator with whole-home surge protection.

How the Project Works

Free estimate: we look at your panel, your service size and the loads you want covered.
Clear plan in writing: inlet and interlock, manual switch, or standby with automatic transfer switch, plus wire sizes and locations.
Permit and inspection: filed with the correct office for your address.
Installation: most inlet and interlock jobs take part of a day. Standby projects take longer because of the pad, fuel line and utility coordination.
Test and walkthrough: we test the system and show you the safe start-up and shut-down order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I get a portable generator hookup or a standby generator?

It comes down to how much of the house you want powered and how hands-on you want to be. A portable hookup covers the essentials and costs less to set up. A standby generator starts on its own and can cover most or all of the house. At the free estimate we walk through both and recommend what fits your home.

Can a standby generator run my whole house, including central air?

Often, yes, with a properly sized generator and load management that keeps the biggest appliances from starting all at once. We size the transfer switch and load management to the generator so it is not overloaded.

Are you a dealer for a particular generator brand?

We are electrical contractors, not a brand dealer. We install the electrical connection for the generator you choose and help you compare sizes and features honestly.

Will a generator keep my well pump running?

We can include the house-side well pump circuit on a transfer switch or in a standby load plan so it runs during an outage, as long as the generator is sized for it.

Can I just plug the generator into a dryer outlet?

No. Backfeeding through an outlet is dangerous and against code. Use a power inlet with an interlock or a transfer switch.

Get Palmetto Backup Power Set Up 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. Same-day and next-day appointments are often available, and electrical emergencies can happen anytime, so call us. Google reviewers rate us 4.9 stars from 150 reviews. Done Right The First Time.

Generator Installation and Transfer Switches in Palmetto, GA