Waukesha-based Generac Power Systems Inc. recently introduced a new residential backup power kit called the HomeLink 6500E. Designed to provide residential backup power to essential circuits, it can also be used to power recreation equipment and tools.
“The new HomeLink 6500E is an affordable, safe, one-of-a-kind backup power solution that integrates an upgradeable transfer switch and a portable generator in one package,” said the company. “The kit enables homeowners to properly prepare for outages, with the ability to back up essential circuits using the portable generator – and easily upgrade to an automatic home backup generator in the future with the HomeLink upgradeable manual transfer switch.”
Other features include a plug-in battery charger jack, a low-oil shutdown to safeguard the engine, an hour meter for tracking maintenance intervals, and covered outlets to protect the unit from environmental conditions.
Like other Generac transfer switches, HomeLink is a pre-wired electrical device that is installed next to a home’s utility panel. During an outage, it allows a backup generator to deliver power to hardwired appliances, such as a furnace, refrigerator or well pump. Power indicator lights show homeowners when they have utility power or generator power.
