When the grid goes down, a generator can keep your fridge, lights, water pump and essentials running, but it must be connected safely. Daly & Co Electrical installs generator changeover switches and inlets for homes, farms and businesses across Roleystone, the Perth hills and the south-east.
Why you need a changeover switch
Plugging a generator into your home through a power point or makeshift lead is dangerous and illegal. It can back-feed power into the grid, putting line workers at risk, and can damage your generator and appliances. A changeover switch safely isolates your home from the grid before switching it to generator power.
What we install
- Manual changeover (transfer) switches at your switchboard
- Weatherproof generator inlet sockets
- Selecting which circuits run on the generator, such as fridge, lighting, pumps and communications
- Clear labelling and operating instructions
- Upgrades to switchboards where needed to fit the changeover gear
Ideal for hills and rural properties
Properties in Roleystone, Karragullen, Bedfordale and Pickering Brook can be prone to outages during storms and bushfire season. A changeover switch means you can be back up and running in minutes. It’s also popular with off-grid and shed and workshop setups.
Sizing your generator
We’ll help you work out which circuits you need to run and the generator size required, so you don’t overload it. If you have three-phase equipment, we’ll make sure the setup suits it.
Servicing homes near you
We install generator changeovers in Roleystone, Karragullen, Bedfordale, Pickering Brook, Canning Mills and Oakford.
Frequently asked questions
Can I just plug my generator into a power point?
No. It’s unsafe and illegal because it can back-feed into the grid. A changeover switch is the safe, compliant way to do it.
What size generator do I need?
It depends on what you want to run. We’ll work through your essential circuits and recommend a suitable size.
Can the whole house run on a generator?
It can, if the generator is big enough, but most people choose essential circuits to keep running costs and generator size down.
All our electrical work is carried out by a licensed electrical contractor (EC 15388) and comes with a 3 year warranty.
Want backup power you can rely on? Call David on 0404 241 051 or request a free, no-obligation quote.
