backup generator
Outage electricity source
A backup generator is an electrical generator that activates when the primary power source fails.
Hospitals, data centers, and other facilities where power interruption is critical typically have backup generators.
Home backup generators provide electricity during outages: The backup generator kicked in when the storm knocked out power.
- emergency powerElectricity during main failure
- lights outMandatory sleep time
- rolling blackoutsPlanned sequential power shutoffs
- power gridLinked transmission system
- dieselCompression-ignition fuel
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- safety measureshandwashing, fire prevention, fire drills, escape route, home security
- basementsump pump, furnace, water heater, boiler, dehumidifier
- building amenitiespool, restroom, bathroom, spa, stairs
- disaster preparednessemergency kit, evacuation plans, evacuation plan, early warning systems, storm shelter
- safeguardssafeguards, safety valve, protections, kill switch, defenses
- backup powerAPU, emergency power, UPS, genset, standby power
backup generatorpower outage
Loss of electrical supply
blackout · power failure · grid failure · brownout · power loss
backup generatormain power
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