GENERATOR INSTALLATION

Generac recommends their automatic standby power systems be installed by an authorized Generac dealer.

This could be Sales, Service or both.
We are proud to offer you the following:

Authorized Sales (Generac products direct from the manufacturer)
Authorized Service (A Certification received through factory training. Which is renewed through yearly testing, to perform warranty work and purchase parts)
&
Generac Installation Certification (A Certification received through testing every 2yrs to perform installation).

When you work with Murphy Electrical Construction, Inc., you can rest assured that all local, state and national electrical & plumbing codes will be followed. The work will then be inspected by the town gas and electrical inspectors.

The result will be a safe, reliable installation you can count on when the power goes out.

This is not some huge corporation that doesn't keep appointments or their word. You get the owner of the business on every single job from the initial phone call to the completed install. When you work with me on an installation you will be kept in the loop and not left in the dark. I will personally keep you updated every step of the way via phone, text or email.

Murphy Electrical Construction, Inc. can order your new Generac generator, and have it delivered in 7-14 days (lead times may vary due to demand from severe weather events).

    What’s involved in a typical installation?

  • On NG (Natural Gas) installs, the serving utility (National Grid) is contacted to make sure the service and meter are of adequate size. If a meter upgrade is not permissible, then a request to upgrade the service would be made. Another option would be to have a secondary gas service installed just for the generator. Since the National Grid costs are similar for both, it often cuts the installation cost down using a remote. Since it would be installed in close proximity to the generator. Both the service upgrade and the remote service option will add cost to the project, however. If you receive pricing from others that doesn’t address these items, you should seriously ask why. Not going through this process will only lead to problems.
  • On LP (Propane) installs, the owner typically has a vertical bottle or two already at the property fueling other appliances in the home. In this case, additional bottles or a larger horizontal tank will need to be installed. These may be purchased or leased through the customers preferred supplier. Keep in mind that leasing bottles locks you to one supplier. Whereas purchasing them outright allows you to shop around for fuel.
  • On each installation the precast concrete GenPad (“Hurricane Rated” pads are only used) is located and leveled prior to generator delivery. For most installations where the generator is in stock, it would be set in place and bolted down to the GenPad.
  • In the event you require a raised platform, a concrete footer would be poured. Then a galvanized steel platform (of sufficient height to satisfy the floodplain requirement) would be anchored down to it.
  • Any trenching would be done at this point from the house to the generator. Since generators need to be a minimum of 5' from the house for CO, a short trench is always required. This minimum distance is the same no matter what brand generator it is. This is governed by NFPA 37 which is the "Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines”.
  • The automatic transfer switch can be installed and wired.
  • The electrical feeder/control wiring can then be run from the automatic transfer switch to the generator and connections made.
  • The gas piping will then be installed by the plumber and inspected (using a pressure test) by the town plumbing/gas inspector. Only Poly pipe and rigid risers are used in the ground for NG installs. The utility company uses these for a reason. Because they last!
  • After the on-line registration/activation of the unit, an authorization code enables the generator to run in automatic mode and the warranty period starts.
  • The generator is then thoroughly tested for proper operation.