GenerLink Collar Installation in Ottawa
Power your home safely and easily during any outage with a portable generator connection.
GenerLink Collar Installation
A Safe and Simple Way to Power Your Home During an Outage
The GenerLink collar is a meter-mounted transfer switch that connects your portable generator directly to your home’s electrical system. It is installed behind your utility meter and provides a safe and convenient way to power your home during outages without using extension cords or installing a separate sub-panel.
How It Works
When your portable generator is connected, the GenerLink collar automatically disconnects your home from the utility grid and safely redirects generator power through your main electrical panel. This allows you to power essential hardwired appliances such as your furnace, sump pump, well pump, and fridge directly from your existing breaker panel.
Why Homeowners Choose GenerLink
- Safety First: Prevents backfeeding into utility lines to protect both your home and utility workers.
- Quick Installation: Typically installed in less than 30 minutes by a licensed electrician.
- Full Home Power Access: Choose which circuits to power based on your generator’s capacity.
- Convenient and Flexible: No expensive rewiring or additional sub-panels required.
- Simple Indicators: LED lights show when utility or generator power is active.
Professional GenerLink Installation in Ottawa
Clean Power Electric is licensed and ESA-approved to install GenerLink collars for homeowners across Ottawa and surrounding communities. We take care of everything including coordination with Hydro Ottawa or Hydro One, installation, testing, and safety verification so your home is protected and ready during any outage.
Contact our team today to learn more about GenerLink installation and backup power options.
GenerLink Collar FAQs
A GenerLink collar is a meter-mounted transfer switch that allows you to safely connect a portable generator to your home’s electrical system during a power outage.
No. The GenerLink collar functions as the transfer switch by automatically disconnecting your home from the utility grid when your generator is running.
Yes. GenerLink devices are approved for use in Ontario and must be installed by a licensed electrician. Clean Power Electric coordinates with Hydro Ottawa or Hydro One as required.
You can power any circuits your generator has capacity for. The GenerLink collar lets you select circuits directly from your breaker panel.
Most installations take less than 30 minutes once the utility has temporarily removed the meter.
Yes. ESA permitting is required, and Clean Power Electric handles this process for you.
You need a compatible portable generator with the correct output and a GenerLink-ready cord. We can help you determine if your generator is suitable.