Glow Energy PTY LTD

06/03/2025

⚡ #𝗧𝗖 Alfred - Generator Safety During Severe Weather & Power Outages ⚡

Using a generator can keep essential appliances running during a power outage, but improper use can be deadly. Stay safe with these tips:
❗ Always use outdoors – Generators produce deadly carbon monoxide. Never run one inside your home, garage, or enclosed space. Keep it at away from windows and doors.
⚠️ Ensure proper ventilation – Position the generator in a dry, well-ventilated area to prevent fumes from building up.
🔌 Use a licensed electrician – If connecting to your home’s wiring, ensure to have the switch installed by a qualified electrician
⚡ Avoid overloading – only use heavy duty leads to connect appliances or your home, be mindful of what appliances are in use in regards to your generator capacity.
As a rough guide most domestic generators range from 2000w - 5000w loading capacity.
- Fridges 600w to 900w
- kettle 2400w
- microwave 1000w to 2000w
- hot water 3600w
- smaller air conditioning units up to 5000w
- water pumps 1000w to 1500w
- grey water / bio cycle pumps 1000w to 1500w
- Led lighting 9w per light upto 250w per house

🔥 Let it cool before refueling – Adding fuel to a hot generator can cause fires. Always turn it off and let it cool first.

Keep a fire extinguisher in close proximity to the generator if required.

Stay powered safely during severe weather. If in doubt, seek expert advice!

For any advice or emergency assistance our teams are available when safe to do so. 0409671136

05/03/2025

Alfred

Just a quick reminder that our teams are on call and ready to assist with emergency Make safes, servicing the Western Suburbs and Ipswich.

Strap in and Stay Safe.

0409671136 or 0428930702 avaliable 24/7

05/03/2025

#𝗧𝗖 𝗔𝗟𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗗: 𝗦𝗵𝘂𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿
Got rooftop solar? Today’s the time to turn off it off before Alfred hits.

Every system will have slightly different steps, so consult your manual or the installer’s shutdown procedures, which can usually be found at the inverter and/or on the main switchboard. However, as a guide, most will advise to turn off the inverter AC mains isolator, which is usually found in the meter box: it’s very important to turn the AC mains isolator off first, and then also to turn off the photovoltaic (PV) array DC isolator which is usually found next to the inverter.

⚠️ Even if the network is not operational and panels aren't supplying the home, solar systems can continue to generate direct current (DC) power

⚡NEVER climb onto the roof to check or touch the solar system or its components – if there’s any damage, the roof can be live

🔌Treat all solar panels and cables as though they’re live and dangerous

💦 Never touch inverters, switchboards or other electrical equipment if it’s wet, or if you’re standing in water

More great info on solar PV & battery safety in severe weather here:

During severe weather, your solar PV system can become a potentially deadly electrical hazard. Find out more about solar power system safety before, during and after a severe weather event.