Could your home cope without electricity for three days?

The UK Government's "Be Ready" campaign is encouraging households to prepare for unexpected emergencies, including prolonged power cuts and disruption to essential services.

Government guidance acknowledges that serious electricity outages could potentially last several days. In the unlikely event of a national energy shortage, emergency rotating power cuts could also be introduced.

While widespread blackouts are not expected, the message is clear: be prepared for the unexpected.

What Is the Government Advising?

The Government encourages households to prepare for at least three days of disruption, with essentials including:

1. Drinking water and non-perishable food.
2. Torches, spare batteries and charged power banks.
3. Essential medication and emergency contact details.
4. A battery-powered or wind-up radio.

But what about keeping your home running when the electricity goes off?

Could You Keep Your Home Powered?

A power cut can affect your heating, lighting, refrigeration, broadband and other essential household services.

At JustGenerators, there are two practical backup power solutions worth considering.

1. Portable Generator and Extension Lead - A relatively affordable solution for powering selected essentials, such as your fridge, freezer, lighting and phone chargers, using correctly rated extension leads.
2. Standby Generator With a Transfer Switch - For greater protection, a suitably sized standby generator can power essential household circuits or potentially your entire home.

A correctly specified transfer switch safely separates the generator from the mains electricity supply. This system must be installed by a suitably qualified electrician.

Should Transfer Switches Be Standard in New Homes?

At JustGenerators, we believe new homes should be designed with provision for backup power. Installing a suitable transfer switch and connections during construction can be relatively inexpensive compared with retrofitting them, allowing homeowners to add a generator at a later date.

All electrical installation work must be carried out by a suitably qualified electrician.

View our 100 Amp Generator Changeover Switch: https://www.justgenerators.co.uk/100-amp-generator-changeover-switch-power-transfer-4-pole.html

What Size Generator Would You Need?

Every home is different. The right generator depends on which appliances you want to keep running and their power requirements.

That's why we've developed our JustGenerators Power Calculator, helping you estimate the backup electricity your household might need.

Try Our New JustGenerators Power Calculator

Whether you need a portable generator for a few essential appliances or a standby generator to protect your home, JustGenerators can help you explore your options.

Be informed. Be prepared. Be Ready.