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What Should You Know Before Installing a Generator? Whole Home or Critical Loads?

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Thinking about installing a generator? This video is a complete guide to installing a Generac Guardian® 22kW Standby Generator System ?⚡. We'll cover everything you need to know, including how to choose the right location, select a fuel source, and decide between whole-home backup or a critical load panel. 00:00 - Intro 00:47 - How Generators Function 09:12 - Four Things to Consider 13:02 - Set the Generator 14:40 - Transfer Switch & Critical Loads 15:57 - Code Violation 18:34 - Connect the Conductors 20:02 - Start Up Procedures 23:14 - Test Automatic Transfer Function ??SPONSOR: https://www.generac.com/?? ?⚡️EU Learning System⚡️? For Individuals --- https://electricianu.com/learning-system-for-individuals/ For Businesses --- https://electricianu.com/learning-system-for-businesses/ -Video courses on every side of the electrical trade (theory, code, safety, wiring, install, troubleshooting, leadership, and more) -Practice exams for 2017, 2020, 2023 code -YouTube videos categorized and searchable -Audio lessons -Forum -Business version has admin portal and ability to assign learning to technicians and monitor progress -Any business size from 2 techs to 2,000! ??CONTINUING EDUCATION?? Sign up here --- https://electricianu.com/continuing-education/ -State Approved -Video Based ??PODCAST?? Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ldCwdxhWnT0R3nne96XjC?si=a42a98b83c3549fc&nd=1 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/electrician-u/id1583270265 ??SOCIALS?? TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@electricianu Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/electrician_u/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheElectricianU/ Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricianU/ Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/ElectricianU Discord - https://www.discord.gg/electricianu ??Music, Editing, and Videography by Drake Descant and Rob LeBlanc?? Let’s dive into the installation process. In the video, we'll walk you through wiring the transfer switch, handling low-voltage connections, and setting up the generator's automatic transfer feature. You'll also learn about important electrical code requirements to ensure a safe installation. ?️ Plus, we’ll point out common mistakes like grounding and bonding errors and show you how to avoid them. Whether you're powering just a few circuits or an entire home, this guide will help you get it done right. Special thanks to Generac for providing the Guardian® 22kW Standby Generator System. With Wi-Fi, remote monitoring, and a powerful 22kW output, it’s designed to keep your home running during outages. Learn more at www.generac.com. Don’t miss these important installation tips—watch the full video to make sure your generator is set up correctly! ? #electrician #electrical #electricity

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