A Berkowatts fit will focus on:

• Load

  It’s not all or none. We peruse your plans, panel by panel, discuss the contingency usage for each part of the facility, and determine which equipment and fixtures require generator back-up.

  Why this matters

  Include more equipment than needed and you’re overpaying for the purchase and every time you use it. Follow too spartan a plan and you risk losing restroom lights at a wedding hall, or HVAC at a steel fabrication plant.

• Size

  We check the voltage, power phase and amperage to recommend the right-size generator. Powerful, but not too powerful.

  Why this matters

  A weak generator will mean pallets of melted ice cream, spotty communication, or worse — a medical crisis. But to err too far on the side of caution is also risky. Generators are designed to work at full capacity, and using just a portion of that considerable power will eventually erode the motor.

• Installation

  Neat. That’s the word used most often by inspectors encountering a Berkowatts installation.

  Why this matters

  A generator is only as dependable as its control wiring. Shoddy wiring is not just an eyesore, it’s a snake waiting to wreak havoc behind newly painted walls. And no one needs Murphy to know that the moment of truth will occur in a torrential storm with 50 mph gusts as lightning crackles overhead.

• Maintenance

  We’ve automated generator maintenance!

  Why this matters

  Generators are generally silent and tucked away neatly, so it’s easy for busy people to forget and neglect those crucial checks. But as with any electrical equipment that’s exposed to the elements, things happen. Our third-party maintenance packages detect any issues and work with our warranty department to resolve them.