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Calculate backup power needs for your home essentials during outages

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Emergency Power Planning Guide

Having a reliable backup power system is essential for maintaining comfort and safety during power outages. Whether it's a storm, scheduled maintenance, or unexpected blackout, being prepared ensures your essential appliances keep running.

Power Priority Tips:

  • Essential: Fridge/freezer, medical equipment, emergency lighting
  • Important: Internet/communication, fans for cooling, phone charging
  • Comfort: TV, computer, small cooking appliances
  • High Power: Heaters and microwaves require significantly larger systems

System Components:

  • Battery Bank: AGM or Lithium batteries for energy storage
  • Inverter: Converts DC battery power to AC household power
  • Charger: Keeps batteries topped up when power is available
  • Transfer Switch: Safely switches between grid and backup power

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