Fuel System
The fuel system supplies diesel, natural gas, or propane through tanks, pipes, pumps, filters, and regulators so clean fuel reaches the engine.
Generator education
How Standby Generators Work
Learn the major parts inside a backup generator and how the system restores electricity during an outage.
Power your home
Power Your Home With The Best Backup Generator
The HMC Generators team understands the importance of having a backup generator. It is life-saving equipment that keeps your power up and running even in severe weather conditions. Setting up a generator at home can prevent costly food spoilage and potentially dangerous or damaging situations caused by power failure.
If you have yet to get one, it helps to learn about its parts and how it provides electricity. Although there are many backup generators of different makes and models, they all contain the same essential parts.
Inside the system
Main Components Of A Generator
Engine
The engine is the core of the standby generator, converting energy from the fuel source into mechanical energy.
Alternator
The alternator transforms mechanical energy into electricity through electromagnetic induction.
Voltage Regulator
The regulator monitors output and keeps voltage at proper levels for appliances, machinery, and connected equipment.
Lubrication System
Oil or specialized fluids reduce friction, manage heat, form seals, keep the engine clean, and protect moving parts from wear.
Exhaust And Cooling
Cooling systems regulate internal temperature while exhaust systems remove hot gases and help circulate fresh air.
Battery
The battery powers startup, supports electrical load when needed, and helps prevent voltage spikes from damaging the system.
Control Panel
The control panel houses switches, gauges, and details like fuel level, voltage, and coolant temperature.
Automatic Transfer Switch
The ATS disconnects the home from the power grid during outages and connects it to the generator.
Main Assembly Frame
The enclosure houses generator components and may be weatherproof, sound-attenuated, or both depending on the design.
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Tell us what you want to keep powered, and HMC will help you understand the right generator, transfer switch, and installation plan for your home.
Automatic backup power
How Standby Generators Work
Generators automatically start up as soon as power from your primary source is lost. The ATS switches the power source to the generator while the control panel signals the engine and alternator to begin producing electrical energy.
Once the voltage regulator stabilizes the current, electricity is distributed to the circuits that connect back to the property's electrical system. Electricity is automatically and immediately restored.
The unit will automatically stop operating and cool down once it detects that the main power source is back and stable again.
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HMC Generators can guide you from selecting a backup generator to installation and maintenance.
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Have Power At The Ready Anytime
With a generator from HMC Generators, you can secure peace of mind during power outages and emergencies. Discuss your requirements with us, and we will guide you from selecting the best backup generator to installing and maintaining it.