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Generator
Connections

Keep the power on when the grid goes down. Changeover switches, generator inlets and automatic transfer switches installed so your generator connects safely and legally โ€” no extension leads through the window.

Licensed QLD Electrician
Single & 3-Phase
Homes, Farms & Business
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Free quote
Fixed price once I've seen your switchboard and generator
A proper generator connection includes
Manual changeover switch at the switchboard
Generator inlet socket
Automatic transfer switch (ATS) option
Single or 3-phase setups
Labelled, tested and certified
A walk-through of how to switch over

Don't plug a generator into a power point

Running a generator back through a power point or a homemade lead can push power back out onto the street lines โ€” a serious danger to line workers and to anyone in your home. It can also damage your generator and appliances.

A changeover switch isolates your home from the grid before the generator takes over. Plug the generator into the inlet, flick the switch, and the circuits you've chosen come back on. When the grid returns, switch back.

Want it hands-free? An automatic transfer switch does the swap for you when the power drops out.

Generator changeover switch installed at a switchboard by Pip Electrics

Everything to connect your generator

Whether it's a portable generator for storm season or a fixed unit for a farm or business.

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Manual Changeover Switch
Fitted at your switchboard so you can safely move between grid power and generator power.
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Generator Inlet
A weatherproof inlet on the outside wall, so the generator plugs straight in โ€” no leads through doors or windows.
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Automatic Transfer Switch
For fixed generators: the ATS detects the outage and switches over for you.
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Choose What Stays On
Fridge, freezer, lights, water pump, comms โ€” set up the circuits that matter most to you.
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Single & 3-Phase
Homes, farms, sheds and commercial sites, matched to your supply and your generator.
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Generator Supply
Already have a generator? I'll connect it. Need one? I can supply a unit to suit what you need to run.

Generator work I've done

Changeover switches and transfer switches on recent Sunshine Coast jobs.

Storm-ready in four steps

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Send Photos
Text me a photo of your switchboard and your generator's plate or model.
2
Fixed Quote
I'll work out the right setup and give you a clear fixed price.
3
Install
Changeover switch, inlet or ATS fitted, wired and labelled properly.
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Test & Show You
I test the changeover and walk you through switching over, so you're ready before the next storm.

Generator FAQ

Can I just plug my generator into a power point?
No. Back-feeding a generator through a power point is dangerous and illegal. A changeover switch and inlet is the safe, proper way to run your home off a generator.
Manual or automatic changeover โ€” which do I need?
A manual switch suits most homes with a portable generator. An automatic transfer switch suits fixed generators, businesses, or anywhere the power has to come back without someone there to switch it.
Will my generator run the whole house?
It depends on the generator's size and what you want to run. I'll help you choose the essential circuits so the generator isn't overloaded.
Do you do farms and businesses?
Yes. I've installed generators and changeover setups for farms and commercial sites, including 3-phase.
Do you service my area?
I cover the Sunshine Coast from Caloundra to Noosa and the hinterland. Give me a call to confirm your suburb.

Free generator connection quote

Tell me about your generator and what you want to keep running.

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