Gas shut off and capped
A licensed gas fitter needs to shut off and cap the gas line before the generator is moved. In BC that work is regulated by Technical Safety BC.
Air or liquid cooledRunning or not
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Gas-fired standby
Natural Gas and Propane Generator Removal
Home standby units beside the house and larger gas sets at businesses. Once the trades disconnect it, we take it away.
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Five lines. We call back with a number.
- Home standby units
- Commercial gas sets
- Propane tank? Ask your supplier first
Fastest way to a firm number
- Nameplate photokW, voltage and serial in one shot.
- Control panelInclude the hour meter if there is one.
- The route outGate, stairs, roof hatch or driveway.
Before pickup
Getting a gas unit ready
Step 1
Gas fitter
Shuts off and caps the gas line to the unit.
Step 2
Electrician
Disconnects it from the transfer switch.
Step 3
Battery
Can stay in. We recycle it.
Step 4
Pickup
We lift it off the pad and go.
What we buy
Gas units we take
- Air-cooled home units in the common sizes.
- Liquid-cooled units for bigger homes and shops.
- Commercial gas sets in weather enclosures.
- Failed controllers and storm or flood damage.
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Worth knowing
Who does the disconnect
Gas and electrical work on a standby unit is regulated in BC by Technical Safety BC, so licensed trades handle it. We don't touch the gas or electrical side.
Gas generators in depth
Removing a natural gas or propane generator
Gas generators are common at homes and small businesses. They need a safe disconnect first.
Electrical disconnect
A licensed electrician disconnects the generator from the transfer switch and panel.
Home standby units
Air-cooled home standby generators are lighter than diesel sets and usually sit on a pad beside the house. They're bought running or not.
Propane tanks
Propane tanks are usually owned by the supplier, not you. Check before pickup. We don't take tanks we don't own.
Engine type
Gas generators use spark-ignition engines, some converted from diesel. Tell us the engine make and the kW rating.
Pad and wiring
The concrete pad and conduit usually stay. Tell us if you want anything else removed.
Questions
Common questions
Will you disconnect the gas line?
No. A licensed gas fitter needs to shut it off and cap it first.
Do you buy units damaged in a storm or flood?
Yes. Water and storm damage get priced in.
What about the concrete pad?
The pad stays. We only remove the generator.