Pacific Northwest winter windstorms frequently knock out power lines for hours or days across Pierce, Kitsap, and King counties. Being prepared prevents spoiled food and frozen pipes.
Generator Interlock Kit: An affordable alternative to expensive automatic standby generators. An interlock kit connects a portable generator directly to your main electrical panel safely, preventing dangerous backfeeding onto utility lines.
Whole-Home Surge Protection: Lightning strikes and power restoration surges can instantly fry smart appliances, computers, and TVs. Installing a Type 2 surge protector at the main panel guards your entire home.
Battery Backup for Essentials: Consider a small battery backup system for your furnace igniter, internet router, and refrigerator to bridge short outages without firing up a generator.
Safety First: Never run a portable generator indoors or in a garage — carbon monoxide is odorless and deadly. Always use a properly installed inlet box and interlock.
Bolt Electric installs generator interlock kits, inlet boxes, and whole-home surge protectors across Tacoma, Gig Harbor, Seattle, and the entire Puget Sound region — often same-week before storm season hits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between an interlock kit and a transfer switch?
An interlock kit is a mechanical slide that prevents the main breaker and generator breaker from being on simultaneously, letting you power any panel circuit. A transfer switch isolates specific circuits. Interlocks are more affordable and flexible.
