| Service | Generator & Transfer Switch Installation |
|---|---|
| Provided by | Baer Electric Inc. — TSASK-licensed electrical contractor |
| Based in | Goodsoil, Saskatchewan |
| Service area | 8 communities across northwest Saskatchewan |
| Emergency line | 306-238-7655, 24/7 |
| Quotes | Free · answered within 24 hours |
When the power goes out in January on a farm north of Highway 55, the lights are the least of it. It's the furnace, the well pump, the heat trace, the barn fans and the freezers. A properly connected generator keeps those running until SaskPower restores the line, and on a livestock operation that can be the difference between an inconvenience and a real loss.
The connection is the part that matters. Plugging a generator into a dryer outlet with a homemade cord can send power back up the line and hurt the people working to fix it, and it isn't allowed. We install a transfer switch or another approved transfer device, so the house, shop or barn is either on the grid or on the generator, never both at once.
For standby units, we wire the generator and an automatic transfer switch so backup power comes on by itself. For portable generators, we install an inlet and a manual transfer switch so you can connect safely. Either way, we help you decide which circuits need backup and size the setup for them. Natural gas or propane connections are done by a licensed gas fitter.
What we do
What's included.
- Standby generator wiring
- Automatic transfer switches
- Manual transfer switches and inlets for portable generators
- Choosing which circuits stay on
- Farm and livestock backup power
- Backup power for businesses
- Help sizing the generator
- Panel and sub-panel work for generator connections
- TSASK permits
Why Baer Electric
Local, licensed, and accountable.
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No backfeed
A transfer switch isolates your building from the grid, protecting SaskPower crews and your own equipment.
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Farm-critical loads first
Water, heat and barn ventilation come first. We help you decide what has to stay on.
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Built for winter outages
Furnaces, well pumps and heat trace are the loads that matter at −30. We plan around them.
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Standby or portable
An automatic standby system, or an inlet and transfer switch so a portable generator can be connected safely.
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Permitted and to code
Installed to the Canadian Electrical Code with a TSASK permit. Gas connections go to a licensed gas fitter.
How it works
What to expect.
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List the must-haves
We go over what needs to stay on in an outage: heat, water, freezers, barn fans, the office.
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Size and quote
We help size the generator and transfer equipment and give you a written quote.
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Install
Transfer switch, inlet or standby wiring, with a TSASK permit. Gas work goes to a licensed gas fitter.
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Test a switch-over
We run a test switch-over with you so you know exactly what to do when the power goes.
FAQ
Questions about generators.
Why can't I just plug the generator into an outlet?
Standby or portable: which do I need?
What size generator do I need?
Do you install the gas line?
Do I need a permit?
Reviews
From our customers.
Absolutely give Baer Electric a 5 Star Rating. We have had no issues with this company. Always reliable and very knowledgeable.
“Professional service with exceptional attention to detail. Blair ensures every project site is thoroughly cleaned upon completion. Highly recommend for any electrical work!”
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