03/20/2026
⚡ Power Up Safely: Portable Generator Workshop
We've partnered up with the City of Sugar Land. Join us this Saturday for a deep dive into emergency power. Whether you already own a generator or are thinking about buying one, this event is designed to keep your home powered and your family safe.
We aren’t just talking at you—we’re getting hands-on! We will have 5 interactive working stations featuring equipment mockups, electrical panels, and live demonstrations.
🔍 What You’ll Learn:
-The Right Connection: Extension cords vs. Whole-home connections (Interlocks & Transfer Switches).
-Safety First: Why running cords inside is a hazard and how to avoid "backfeeding."
-Fuel Facts: Comparing Propane/Gas vs. Natural Gas vs. Solar/Battery.
-Load Basics: How to avoid overloaded circuits and undersized cords.
-The Legal Stuff: Navigating permit requirements for permanent setups.
🛠 Get Hands-On Experience:
-Practice identifying circuits to power during an outage.
-Learn the step-by-step process of connecting a generator cable.
-Walk through a generator maintenance checklist with City staff.
📅 Event Details:
When: This Saturday, March 21
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Don't wait for the clouds to roll in to realize you have questions. Come meet with local electrical professionals and City staff to get prepared ahead of the next disaster.
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