When the power goes out, whether its during storm season or a scheduled or unscheduled power outage, a generator is only useful if you can safely connect it to your home. Barcam Electrical installs generator changeover switches across the Mackay region — so when the next outage hits, you can get the lights, fridge and fans running again without worrying about damage to your property or the network.
When you might need a changeover switch
You already own a generator but you’re running extension cords from it through the house
You’re thinking of buying a generator and want it set up properly
You’ve had a long outage recently and decided you’d rather not be caught out next time
You rely on medical equipment or refrigerated medication at home
You work from home and need power continuity during storm season
What We Do
We install changeover switches that let you safely transfer your home’s power supply between the mains and a generator. Our team will help you choose the right setup for your home and your generator size, run the connections, test it all and run you through the arrangement so you know exactly what to do when you need it.
We can also site-load test your generator to make sure it’s the right size for what you’re trying to run.
FAQ
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You can run a few things on extension leads, but to power the house properly (lights, fans, fixed appliances), you need a changeover switch. It also stops electricity from your generator feeding back into the grid, which is dangerous and illegal.
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Depends on what you want to run. We’ll work it out with you — usually it comes down to whether you just want the essentials (fridge, fans, a few lights) or whether you want air-con and the rest of the home running too.
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No — changeover switches must be installed by a licensed electrician.
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