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October

2019

Critical: Read your owner’s manual

I can’t emphasize enough how important it is for people with home automatic generators to read their manuals and understand how to work their generators. Generator companies have to go into triage mode in huge outages supporting medical, communication and emergency support providers first and most likely will not be able to supply oil changes nor spend too much time on the phone providing instructions on how to turn On/Off generator, check oil, etc. ****This […]
08

October

2019

“Cliffsnotes” learn fast…

With all the PG&E outage buzz, I’m concerned people are going to make quick decisions without a good knowledge base. Who would think people would suddenly need to know all about generators? Here are basic generator concepts you should understand: There are two basic types of generator engines; air-cooled (typically up to size 20kW) and liquid-cooled (typically above 20kW). Generators burn oil and just like a car, it is important that oil levels are checked. […]
27

June

2019

SF Chronicle Article

https://www.sfchronicle.com/business/article/Demand-for-generators-lights-up-as-PG-E-power-14054242.php
24

June

2019

Is my panel safe? Zinsco alert

A customer requested this information today – Rick Ramsay has seen 10 this week on site visits. Zinsco panel information: http://www.ismypanelsafe.com/zinsco.php
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05

June

2019

Finding an Installer

Leete Generators does not refer electricians, but I have created a blog for electricians (who are familiar with generator installations) to provide their contact information as a resource… see responses.
02

June

2019

Blue Star 350 kW

Blue Star Power Systems was chosen by Restoration Hardware to support their stores with backup power! Here is a Blue Star 350 kW that will be utilized to support vineyard pumps. (click orange text to see photos)
30

May

2019

KSRO Radio

https://www.ksro.com/2019/05/23/interview-liesl-ramsay/