Generators

However, be sure that your generator is installed by a qualified electrician so that the generator's circuits and LP&L's circuits are not connected - in other words, they must be" isolated." If they're not properly isolated, customer-generated power can flow back to the power line, electrocuting an LP&L worker attempting to restore power. Conversely, if the circuits are not properly isolated, power distributed from LP&L can lead to overheating the generator. This could cause an electrical fire at your home. The most common isolation method is to install a double-throw double-pole transfer switch.

Portable generators that are not properly isolated could lead to the same hazards. To properly isolate portable generators, customers should be careful that they never connect the generator to an electrical outlet. Instead, appliances should be connected directly to the generator.

The easiest way to use a generator is to simply plug the equipment to be operated directly into the proper outlet on the generator. Never connect the generator's electrical output to any live home or building electrical circuits. Never plug a generator into a wall outlet. Also:

• Avoid contact with bare wires and terminals.
• Use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) in any damp or highly conductive area.
• Consult a licensed electrician to choose a generator and make certain it meets national and local electrical code requirements.

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