What You Should Know About Portable Generator Safety
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Essential Tips for Portable Generator Safety
Portable generators are a reliable power source, but improper use can pose serious risks. Ensure safety by following expert guidelines.
Key Safety Tips
To keep your family safe, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) and Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) emphasize these precautions:
- Professional Installation: Hire a licensed electrician to ensure your generator complies with local codes. Avoid direct connections to household wiring without an appropriate transfer switch. This prevents backfeeding, which can endanger lineworkers.
- Proper Grounding and Maintenance: Ensure your generator is grounded properly and stays dry. Use extension cords that can handle the load, have no damage, and feature three-pronged plugs.
- Avoid Overloading: Use the generator selectively to power only essential appliances. Overloading can damage the generator or create hazards.
- Ventilation and Carbon Monoxide Safety: Never run generators in enclosed or partially enclosed areas. Install carbon monoxide detectors nearby to monitor dangerous levels, as generators emit this deadly gas quickly.
- Electrical Safety Devices: Employ a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) to minimize risks of electrocution and shocks.
- Safe Fuel Storage: Store generator fuel in labeled containers, away from living spaces and heat sources. Always switch off the generator and let it cool before refueling.
- Shutdown Procedures: Turn off all connected appliances before shutting down the generator to prevent hazards.
- Child Safety: Ensure children remain at a safe distance from generators at all times.
Conclusion
Electricity is powerful but can be lethal if mishandled. While safety standards have improved, adopting good safety habits remains the best defense against electrical dangers.
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