AC WORKS® Library — Emergency Power

AC WORKS® Wisdom: Why Generators Need Locking Outlets

Posted by Christopher Hahn on Oct 02, 2019

When purchasing a generator, you may notice that some of the outlets look completely different than the others. The outlet will be circular with 3 or 4 curved terminals outlining the edge of the outlet. What are they? Why do generators specifically need them?In this video, you will learn about the different reasons locking outlets are necessary for generators. We will go over their various benefits and different locations they can be used in. If you need help identifying which locking outlet you have on your generator or need to adapt a locking outlet for something else, please give us...

AC WORKS® Wisdom: Can PDUs Be Used With Generators?

Posted by Christopher Hahn on Jun 12, 2019

PDUs can be used with generators for a couple of different jobs. As we have already mentioned, they can be used to power tools outside at a construction site. Small PDU adapters can be used on mobile generators to power smaller tools in the yard, for smaller work sites, or for flood restoration in areas where the power is out. Another time PDU adapters can be used with generators is during a power outage.

AC WORKS® Wisdom: Powering Your Sump Pump with a Generator

Posted by Christopher Hahn on Apr 10, 2019

Usually, powering your sump pump is never really a problem unless something goes wrong with the pump itself. The biggest thing to worry about is power outages. How can you be prepared for a power outage?

Download: Spring Product Sheet

Posted by Stephanie Junek on Feb 28, 2019

Download: Emergency Back-up Power Info Sheet

Posted by Stephanie Junek on Feb 25, 2019

Power is a measure of the rate at which energy flows, in electrical systems, it is measured in Watts (W). Generators have different maximum wattages. Transfer Switches and Inlet systems allow you to provide power to your home during an outage with the flip of a switch, turning your power from the grid to your backup system.