Farrah from Piscataway, NJ has been a Green Sun Energy Services client since October of 2022. The generator was installed by another company and commissioned in June of 2013, and the servicing came to us nine years later. The first visit was the nine-year service in October of 2022, and the machine has been seen each year since, in November of 2023 and again in 2024. Taking over a machine at that age means the first job is finding out what has and has not been done to it, since the service history belongs to somebody else and the manual only tells you what should have happened. An annual maintenance plan now keeps the visits on schedule.
Project Facts
- Location
- Piscataway, NJ
- Service
- Standby Generator Service
- Client since
- October 2022
Standby generator questions from Piscataway homeowners
Can a generator go in the side yard of a Piscataway property?
Often yes, provided the side yard satisfies both the manufacturer's clearances and the municipality's zoning requirements. The site review covers the property-line setback, windows and doors, the gas and electric meters, the air conditioner, neighbouring structures, flood conditions, service access and any local screening requirement.
How does the starting battery stay charged?
The system includes battery-charging provisions so the starting battery stays ready while the generator waits for an outage. A charging fault, a blown fuse, a wiring problem or simply a tired battery can stop a generator starting when it is needed, which is why battery condition is part of routine maintenance rather than an afterthought.
Can a generator be converted from propane to natural gas later?
Many air-cooled models can be configured for either fuel, but the conversion has to follow the exact procedure for that model. The new natural-gas supply then has to be properly sized and pressure-tested for the generator before it is put into service.