Generator Safety Tips

Handle With Care

If you own an emergency generator, it is critical for your safety and the safety of PSNH line crews that your equipment be properly installed. Improper installation can result in house fires or feeding electricity back into our lines, endangering the lives of repair crews.

It's also critical that PSNH be aware that you have a generator. If you have not already done so, register your generator so we can note the generator location and confirm that a safe transfer switch is being used to switch between standby and utility power. We may also be able to help with any questions you might have. Call us at (603) 634-2312, or write to PSNH's Supplemental Energy Sources Department at 780 North Commercial Street, Manchester, NH 03031.

Other Important Considerations:
Before you buy a generator, make sure it's the right size for your needs. Always have a qualified electrician install the generator, which must be connected to your home's wiring through a special transfer switch. This will ensure that the house wires are isolated from the utility wires.

Generators must be vented outside and must never be refueled while operating. You may need a town permit or an official inspection for the generator.