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Generator Safety

generator%20safety_0.jpgA portable or permanent generator can be installed by the member to provide backup power in the event of a power outage. A generator can also pose a deadly threat to linemen working on restoring a power outage.  

If installed incorrectly, a generator can essentially cause electricity to flow “backwards.” The backward flowing electricity (or back feed) will flow from the member’s generator, through the home’s electrical panel, and up to REMC power lines. This will place an unsafe voltage on a power line that a lineman would assume is “not electrified.” It is highly recommended that if you plan on installing a generator to have a licensed electrician perform this work. There are relatively inexpensive measures that can be put in place to protect the linemen working to restore the outage. If installed correctly, a “transfer switch” will not allow a connection between the generator and REMC power lines.

Generator use is also a major cause of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Generators should only be used in well ventilated areas.

There are many ways to incorrectly install a generator. If you currently have a generator and have questions in regards to the safety of the installation, please contact REMC at 812‐738‐4115.  

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Harrison REMC

Office Location: 
1165 Old Forest Rd., Corydon, IN 47112  

Mailing Address: 
PO Box 517, Corydon, IN 

 

Phone Numbers:
812-738-4115 and 812-951-2323 

Fax:
812-738-2378

 

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  • Member Services
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      • Schedule of Charges/Appendix B
      • Basic Service Charge/Power Cost Tracker
    • Outdoor/Security Lighting
    • New Construction/Builders
      • New and Temporary Service
    • Commercial/Industrial Services
      • MV-Web Login
      • C&I Rebates
      • C&I Newsletter
    • Safety
      • Home Safety
      • Power Line Safety
      • Storm Safety
      • Generator Safety
      • Call Before You Dig
      • Tree Trimming/ROW
    • Products
      • Filter Change Program (Water & Air Filters)
      • Kill A Watt
      • Surge Protection
      • LED Online Co-op Store
    • Community Payment Assistance
    • Lend a Hand
  • My Cooperative
    • Company Info
      • Districts and Directors
      • Election Notices
      • Financials
      • Contact Us
      • Employment Opportunities
      • REMC Bylaws
      • Member Policies
    • Youth Programs
      • Page Day
      • Touchstone Energy Camp
      • Youth Tour
      • Youth Power and Hope Awards
      • Calendar Contest
      • Scholarships
    • Member Events/Programs
      • Annual Meeting
      • Bus Trips
      • Lend a Hand
      • Member/Community Fish Fry
      • Emergency Personnel/Firemen Seminar
    • Indiana Connection
  • Energy Solutions
    • Saving Energy & Money
      • Beat the Peak
      • Degree Days
      • Co-op Online LED Store
      • 101 Ways to Save
    • Rebates & Programs
      • HVAC/Heat Pump Rebate Form
      • Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate Form
      • Touchstone Energy Home Program
    • Renewable Energy
      • Distributed Generation Information
      • Lanesville Solar Energy
      • My Solar Program
    • Electric Vehicles
      • Choose EV
      • EV Programs/Incentives
      • Test Drive EV
  • Video Library