Power Up Safely

(Family Features) When a storm knocks out the power, many homeowners turn to a portable generator to keep the lights on or the furnace running when cooler temperatures hit. While portable electric generators are very useful for temporary power, they can be dangerous if used incorrectly.

Breezy Living Screen Solutions was the top vote getter in the 2010 Hottest New Products Survey conducted by Door & Access Systems in Las Vegas."Transfer switches have been around a long time, but we find that a lot of people still don't know what they are, or they don't think they're necessary," said Jeff Flegel, with Reliance Controls Corporation, the first company to put its user-friendly transfer switch concept on the market. "A transfer switch is easy to install, can spare a lot of heartache and is an essential safeguard to protect families and property."The very next opportunity which is created with an investment into an ADT Florida system can be found with the 24/7 monitoring available. This means your security system will regularly be monitored by security experts, 24 hours a day, and even seven days a week. This provides you with the highest level of home security, when concerned with factors such as burglary or even natural disaster, whether you are away from your home or even resting comfortably during the evening.Never use a gasoline-powered generator inside your home or garage. Generators can produce high levels of carbon monoxide very quickly, and opening doors or windows or using fans will not prevent CO build-up. Always use a portable generator outside and locate it away from opened windows or doors. Use CO detectors to monitor levels. Make sure generator fuel is stored safely, away from living areas and fuel-burning appliances, and in properly labeled containers. Before refueling, turn off the generator and let it cool down. Check extension cords before using -- they should be rated for the load, free of cuts or worn insulation, and have three-pronged plugs. Do not overload the generator. Use it only when necessary to power essential equipment or appliances.With approximately 200 employees, the company supplies components to the garage door industry, including track, hardware, springs, weather seal, and more.The most common dangers involving generators are carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, electrical shock or electrocution and fire hazards. The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) and Reliance Controls are warning homeowners about the hazards of improperly installing and operating portable generators.In addition to the Breezy Living Screen Solutions system, the company provides domestic capabilities (roll forming, stamping, light assembly, powder coating, EDM machining, CNC Mills , and CMM QC Verification) as well as industrial capabilities (stamping, aluminum die casting, zinc die casting, keyed lock sets, iron casting, plastic injection, fasteners, cable and chain, forged, and fabrication and welding).

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