Generator Safety

Tillamook PUD does not sell generators. We do, however, provide important information on generator use and safety.

Check out our Generator Safety Frequently Asked Questions.

Generator Sales / Electrical Contractors

Borland Coastal Electric
PO Box 2697
Gearhart, OR 97138
(503) 738–8391
CCB# 3226

Miami Cove Electric
PO Box 545
Garibaldi, OR 97118
(503) 322–3300
CCB# 83255

Cummins Northwest, Inc.
4711 N. Basin Avenue
Portland, OR 97208
(800) 283–0336

EC Company
PO Box 3318
Bay City, OR 97107
(503) 377–2154
CCB# 49737

Angus Electric
2 North Main Ave
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 815–8145
CCB# 171850

These contractors have agreed to respond quickly to Tillamook PUD customers interested in installing backup generators. However, any qualified electrician is capable of installing the transfer switch.

Load Calculation Work Sheet

Equipment Starting Load Average Watts Total
Clothes dryer (electric) 4,800
Clothes dryer (gas) 500
Coffee maker 1,200
Computer 500
Copy machine 1,500
Dishwasher 1,200
Fax machine 220
Freezer 2,250 750
Garage door opener 300
Heat (electric) 6 – 20,000
Heat pump 10,000 +
Lighting (100 watt bulb)

 

100

 

Microwave oven 600 – 1,000
Pellet stove 250
Refrigerator/Freezer 1,800 600
Range (each burner) 1,500
Radio 50
Septic pump 2,000 1,000
Sump pump 1,500 750
Shaver 15
Television 150 – 500
Toaster 1,200
Vacuum cleaner 600
Waffle iron 1,200
Washing machine 1,000 500
Water heater (electric) 4,800
Well pump (1 hp) 4,000 1,000