Generator Hookups & Generlink Installation

What to Expect

Generlink installation at the meter base for portable generators, or a manual transfer switch for whole-panel backup. Includes a load calculation to establish which circuits your generator can support, and wiring that removes any backfeed risk.

Power outages are a regular part of the storm season in Moncton, Dieppe, and Riverview, and homeowners increasingly want a hookup that's ready before the next one hits, not during it.

Plugging a portable generator directly into a wall outlet is unsafe and against code. It can backfeed the utility line, putting utility workers and neighbours at risk, on top of the risk to your own home’s wiring. A Generlink device or a manual transfer switch solves this properly, letting you switch your home safely between utility power and generator power with the flip of a switch.

TLB Electric evaluates the generator you have, or plan to buy, and the circuits you want to keep running, such as the fridge, sump pump, furnace, and some lighting, and installs the right hookup for that load. A Generlink mounts at the meter base and works well for portable generators without major panel changes, while a manual transfer switch gives you more control over which circuits stay live during an outage. We’ll walk you through both options and recommend what fits your generator and your home.

Once installed, switching to backup power is as simple as starting the generator and turning a switch or dial. No extension cords, no double-checking which breakers are on, and no risk of feeding power back into the grid.