The client need

Power interruptions were putting crops and daily operations at risk. The nursery required a generator system that would start automatically and handle essential loads without staff intervention.

The plan

We upgraded the switchboard, prepared the site for generator placement, and integrated an automatic changeover setup to ensure smooth, instant switchover during outages.

Scope of work

• Switchboard upgrade to current safety standards.
  
• Supply and installation of Kohler generator.
  
• Automatic changeover switch installation.
  
• Concrete slab and secure generator mounting.
  
• Commissioning, testing, and handover.
  

Execution

The generator was positioned on the new slab, connected to the upgraded switchboard, and tested under simulated outage conditions. All work was staged to keep the nursery fully operational.

Outcome

Haig Nursery now has a compliant, automated backup system that activates instantly during grid failures — keeping irrigation, processing, and climate control running without interruption.

FAQs

Why does a commercial nursery need a backup generator?

Frequent outages interrupt irrigation, processing equipment and climate-control systems — all essential to plant health and nursery workflow.
A fully automatic generator system ensures these loads remain powered even during grid failures, protecting stock, productivity and daily operations.

What type of generator was installed at Haig Nursery?

JPG Tech supplied and installed a Kohler automatic backup generator, sourced through East Coast Generators, sized appropriately for the nursery’s essential load requirements.

Was the switchboard upgraded for the generator?

Yes, The nursery’s switchboard was upgraded to meet current electrical safety standards and to support the high-capacity generator installation.

This ensured compatibility with the automatic changeover system and reliable long-term operation.

Was the work disruptive to nursery operations?

No, All work was planned and staged so the nursery could continue operating normally throughout the upgrade.

How was the generator tested?

JPG Tech performed:

• Simulated outage testing
  
• Load transfer checks
  
• Automatic changeover verification
  
• Commissioning and performance confirmation
  

This ensured the system activates seamlessly during a real power failure.