Seamless Transition
Seamless Transition | Generators | Electrical | Ocoee
Imagine the moment the power blinks out during one of Ocoee’s afternoon storms—you barely notice. HEP’s seamless transition electrical solutions instantly bring your home back to life, letting the refrigerator keep humming and the Wi-Fi stay strong while your neighbors fumble for flashlights. Our certified technicians design and install reliable generators that switch on automatically, so you can keep cooking, streaming, and staying comfortable without a single interruption.
From the first site assessment to ongoing maintenance, we handle every detail with the same hometown care we’d give our own families. Whether you’re protecting sensitive medical equipment or simply want peace of mind, HEP delivers quiet, fuel-efficient power with scalable options for any size household. Take charge of your energy security in Ocoee—because life’s too short for unexpected blackouts.
FAQs
What is a “seamless-transition” generator system and how does it differ from a standard backup generator?
A seamless-transition generator is paired with an advanced automatic transfer switch (ATS) that overlaps utility power and generator power for a fraction of a second, so lights, HVAC, computers, and sensitive electronics in your Ocoee home or business never lose power. Traditional backup generators have an open-transition ATS that cuts utility power before the generator comes online, causing a 5–30-second outage. The seamless (closed-transition) system eliminates that gap, prevents equipment reboots, and complies with IEEE-1547 anti-islanding and local Duke Energy interconnection rules.
How long does it take to install a seamless-transition generator in Ocoee?
For most residential installations (22–38 kW air-cooled units) our turnkey process takes 2–3 weeks from permit approval to final commissioning. Commercial liquid-cooled sets up to 150 kW typically require 4–6 weeks. The timeline includes a site visit, load calculation, City of Ocoee permit submission (usually 5–7 business days for approval), concrete pad pour, electrical/gas rough-in, ATS/generator set placement, final wiring, gas tie-in, inspection, and a two-hour startup test with our factory-certified technicians.
Do I need a permit to install a generator with a closed-transition ATS in Ocoee?
Yes. The City of Ocoee Building Division requires an electrical permit, a mechanical permit (for the fuel line), and sometimes a zoning review to confirm setback and noise-level compliance (≤70 dB at property line). We manage the paperwork, provide engineered drawings, and coordinate inspections with the city inspector and Duke Energy for the net-metering safety test. Homeowners associations (HOAs) in communities like Westyn Bay or Prairie Lake Reserve may also require pre-approval.
What fuel options are available and how long will the generator run during an extended outage?
Most seamless-transition units in Ocoee run on natural gas from TECO Peoples Gas. With an uninterrupted gas supply the runtime is virtually unlimited, and the generator automatically exercises itself once a week for 5–10 minutes. For locations without natural gas, we install propane tanks sized for at least 48-hours of continuous load at 75 % capacity (e.g., a 250-gallon tank for a 22 kW unit). Our monitoring package can alert you or your propane provider when fuel drops below 30 %.
How do I know what size generator my home or business needs?
We perform a load analysis using electronic amp-clamp readings on your main service and review high-demand appliances (HVAC, well pumps, EV chargers, commercial refrigeration, etc.). For homes under 3,500 sq ft we often recommend 18–24 kW with load-shedding modules to keep costs down. Larger homes or small businesses may require 30–60 kW. For commercial sites we follow NEC Article 220 demand calculations and size the generator at 125 % of the largest motor load plus non-coincident loads to ensure true seamless transfer.
What maintenance is required to keep my seamless-transition generator reliable?
Annual maintenance is critical and is included in our Ocoee PowerCare Plan. Each year we change oil, filters, and spark plugs, test coolant, inspect belts, run a 30-minute full-load test, update firmware on the ATS, verify closed-transition sync settings, and upload a diagnostic report to your customer portal. We also recommend replacing the battery every 3-4 years due to Florida’s heat. Enrolling in remote monitoring allows us to receive alerts for low coolant, fault codes, or failed exercise cycles so we can dispatch a technician before an outage occurs.