Generator Installation in Manchester
Generator installation connects a standby or portable generator so it can power your home or business safely during a power cut. We fit changeover switches and generator connections across Manchester.
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Generator installation in Manchester
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Why a changeover switch matters
A generator must never be plugged straight into a socket or wired in without isolation. A changeover switch disconnects your property from the grid before generator power is used, which protects you, your equipment and the engineers working on the network.
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Choosing what to power
Most home and business generators can't run everything at once. We help you decide which circuits matter most, such as lighting, fridges, freezers, heating controls or business equipment, and size the connection so the generator isn't overloaded when the mains power goes off.
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Portable or standby
A portable generator connects through an inlet socket on the outside wall and is started by hand when needed. A standby generator is fixed in place and can start automatically with an automatic transfer switch. We fit connections for both types.
What to expect from a generator installation
We start by discussing what you need to keep running in a power cut and the size of your generator. We check your consumer unit, earthing and where the generator will sit, then give you a free, no-obligation quote.
On the day, we fit the changeover or transfer switch, the generator inlet or connection, and any new cabling. We then test the system on both mains and generator power, show you how to switch over safely and provide a certificate for the work.
What's included
- Advice on circuits to back up
- Changeover or transfer switch
- Inlet socket for portable generators
- Earthing arrangements checked
- Testing on mains and generator
- A walk-through of switching over
How it works
Get in touch
Call or send us a message about the job. We'll get back to you the same day to arrange a visit.
Free visit and quote
An electrician looks at the work and gives you a free, no-obligation quote before anything starts.
Tested and certified
We complete the job, test everything we've worked on and give you the certificate for your records.
Generator installation questions
Can I plug a generator into a socket in my Manchester home?
No. Back-feeding a generator through a socket is dangerous. It can make the incoming supply live, putting network engineers at risk, and can damage your wiring and appliances. A generator should always connect through a proper changeover switch fitted by an electrician.
What size generator do I need for my Manchester property?
It depends on what you want to run. Add up the power of the essential appliances, allowing extra for things like fridges that draw more when they start. We can help you work out a sensible size and which circuits to connect before you buy.
Should Manchester businesses have a standby generator?
It isn't usually required by law, but it's worth considering if a power cut would stop you trading, spoil stock or affect equipment that must stay on. We can connect a standby generator with an automatic transfer switch so essential circuits keep running with little interruption.
Does generator installation need certifying in Manchester?
Yes. Fitting a changeover switch and generator connection alters your electrical installation, so it must be tested and certified. Where a new circuit is added, the work is also notifiable under Part P. We provide the paperwork and handle any building control notification for you.
Generator installation across Greater Manchester
We install generator connections in Manchester and the towns below. Choose your area for details.
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Book a generator installation in Manchester
Tell us about your generator and what you need to keep running, and we'll give you a free quote.