Code-Aligned. Math-Backed. Safety-First.
BackupPowerExplained.com exists to give homeowners the clarity the internet usually doesn’t: practical guidance for backup power systems that’s built around electrical code, real load math, and safe installation decisions.
What this site is
Electrical codes and safety rules can feel overwhelming, but they exist for a reason: preventing fires, stopping deadly back-feeding, protecting utility crews, and ensuring your backup system is legal, insurable, and built to last.
We translate those requirements into plain language, step-by-step choices, and real-world tradeoffs—so you never have to guess when safety is on the line.
Our mission
Explain backup power the right way: clearly, correctly, and safely.
No fear. No fluff. No guessing. Just guidance you can follow and trust.
Why this matters
A backup power system isn’t just about convenience—it’s about protecting your home, your equipment, and the people restoring power when the grid fails. Safe backup power is intentional, isolated, grounded, and properly protected.