House Footprint Photos

Generator Location and Panel - Generator Photo Guidelines

If a house drawing is available from your town, we will provide that to you. Please locate the electrical meter, electrical panel, fuel source (if applicable), and desired location of your generator on this diagram. Many of the Town Property Records drawings are accessable on this site: propertyrecordcards.com

Generator Location Photos

If you have an ideal are for placement of your generator, please provide us a photo of this area. Guidelines are: back of generator is two feet minimum distance from home, 5 feet minimum distance from windows or opening to the home like oil or dryer vent. The generator height..Read More

Air Conditioner Compressor(s) Photos

Air Conditioning Compressors - Generator Photo Guidelines

Central air is typically a very large electrical draw to the home. If you are requesting your generator to run your central air system, we will need to know the electrical surge required to start the compressor outside. Please supply us a photo of the nameplate on the A/C compressor..Read More

Fuel Source Location Photos

Fuel Source Location - Generator Photo Guidelines

Automatic standby generator require fuel to operate- either natural gas or liquid propane. If you have propane in your home, let us know what size propane tank(s) you currently have. Stand-up tanks are typically rated at 60, 80, 120, or 500 gallons. If your propane is buried, there will be..Read More

Electrical Meter Photos

Electrical Meter - Generator Photo Guidelines

Automatic generators require a transfer switch installed at the home. This box is either mounted near the electrical meter, or inside your home where the electrical panel(s) are located. 1. Photo of the electrical meter close up. 2. Photo of the electrical meter from approximately 6′ away.

Electrical Panel Photos

Electrical Panels - Generator Photo Guidelines

Automatic standby generators require a transfer switch installed at the home. This box is either mounted near the electrical meter, or inside your home where the electrical panel(s) are located. 1. Photo of the panel directory (if applicable) and electrical breakers. This is usually on the inside of the electrical..Read More

House Photos

House Photos Outside - Standby Generator Photo Guidelines

Please provide photos of all four corners of your home. We are looking for options for placing the generator. General guidelines for placement are: minimum 5 feet from any opening to the home (windows, vents), 2 feet miniumum from the foundation of the home, and clearance of vegitation and appliances..Read More