April 2026

Generator project in Orchard Lake Village

This Orchard Lake Village home already had a Cutler-Hammer CH panel — a solid, still-supported panel brand — so rather than a full panel replacement, we added a generator interlock kit and a power inlet to make the home generator-ready.

The interlock is a mechanical device that mounts on the panel and physically prevents the main breaker and a generator breaker from being switched on at the same time. That matters because backfeeding a generator into a panel without an interlock or transfer switch can push power back out onto the utility lines — a serious hazard for utility crews working to restore power during an outage, and it's not code-compliant.

The power inlet gives the homeowner a dedicated, weatherproof connection point on the outside of the house to plug in a portable generator, instead of running extension cords through a window or door during a storm. Once the generator's connected at the inlet, the interlock lets the homeowner safely switch the panel over to generator power and choose which circuits to run.

Compared to an automatic transfer switch, an interlock kit is a more affordable way to get safe, code-compliant backup power, especially for homeowners who already own a portable generator and just need a proper way to connect it. For Cutler-Hammer CH panels specifically, the interlock kit is a listed accessory made to fit that panel, so it installs cleanly without modifying the panel itself.

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4300 block of Pine Tree St, Orchard Lake Village

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