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Electrical hookups for customer-owned or dealer-supplied portable generators and battery equipment, including compatible transfer equipment and inlet connections. Trusted by homeowners throughout Fairfax County since 1996.
AJ Long Electric provides the electrical connection work that allows compatible customer-owned or dealer-supplied backup equipment to serve selected household loads. For a portable generator, the defined scope may include an exterior inlet, a manual transfer switch, or a listed interlock where the panel, equipment, and local authority allow it. For customer-selected battery equipment, the scope may include a listed transfer device, backed-up-load panel, or manufacturer-specified panel connection. We verify the equipment ratings, proposed loads, switching arrangement, grounding and bonding requirements, conductor route, and safe shutdown sequence before defining the work. AJ Long Electric does not sell generators and does not install natural-gas or propane piping, fuel tanks, exhaust systems, or concrete equipment pads. For a Tysons property, the recommendation follows the actual equipment, access, electrical capacity, and project goals documented during the assessment.
AJ Long Electric defines the portable generators & battery backup scope for the individual Tysons address. The written proposal identifies known conditions, access assumptions, included electrical work, exclusions, and any coordination that must be confirmed before scheduling. Before work begins, we confirm whether the defined scope requires coordination with the Fairfax County Land Development Services; permit, inspection, and utility responsibilities are stated in the proposal for the address.

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AJ Long Electric keeps the project boundary clear: we evaluate and install compatible electrical connection equipment for customer-owned or dealer-supplied backup sources, document the selected loads, and confirm the permit path. We do not represent ourselves as a generator dealer or fuel contractor.
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Compatible transfer equipment prevents the backup source from energizing the utility connection during an outage.
The design starts with the circuits and equipment the homeowner wants to support.
The proposal separates AJ Long Electric's panel, inlet, switching, and wiring work from equipment supply and fuel work.
Generator or battery ratings are checked against the inlet, transfer equipment, panel, conductors, and planned loads.
The homeowner receives labeling and a walkthrough for the installed electrical connection.
For portable generators & battery backup at this Tysons property, AJ Long Electric begins by reviewing the requested outcome, relevant equipment, safe access, and observed electrical conditions. The written proposal identifies the defined work, sequencing, coordination responsibilities, and exclusions. Authorized work is tested and documented to the completed scope; newly exposed conditions are discussed before the scope changes.
| Typical cost in Tysons | $900-$2,500The written estimate follows the defined equipment, access, routing, and coordination scope. |
|---|---|
| Typical timeline | Confirmed after the scope and coordination path are defined |
| Permit authority | Fairfax County Land Development ServicesAJ Long Electric confirms the permit and inspection path for the address and states the included coordination in the written proposal. |
| Applicable code standard | NEC Article 702 & 250optional standby systems and transfer equipment (National Electrical Code, NFPA 70). |
| Most common local condition | Property-specific equipment, access, and electrical conditions are confirmed during the assessment. |
Permit fees, scope, and existing-condition surprises affect final pricing. Verify current requirements with the Fairfax County Land Development Services and review the NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code).
We document the customer-selected source, ratings, connection method, and priority circuits.
Panel, switching, conductor, grounding, and manufacturer requirements are evaluated.
The written proposal identifies included connection work and excludes equipment sales and fuel-system work.
The applicable electrical permit and inspection requirements are confirmed for the property.
Approved transfer, inlet, panel, or battery-connection equipment is installed and clearly labeled.
The switching sequence and selected loads are checked within the connected equipment's ratings.
AJ Long Electric provides electrical hookup and integration work for compatible customer-owned or dealer-supplied portable generators and battery equipment. Equipment purchase, delivery, fuel systems, exhaust, pads, and engine service remain outside our scope.
The inlet is the connection point for a compatible portable generator cord. A transfer switch changes selected loads between utility and backup power. A listed interlock mechanically controls main and generator breaker positions on compatible equipment. We confirm which arrangement, if any, fits the panel, backup source, and local requirements.
We can evaluate the electrical integration for customer-selected, listed battery equipment. The supported circuits, transfer arrangement, manufacturer instructions, equipment location, and existing panel capacity determine the scope.
No. Our scope is limited to electrical panels, transfer equipment, inlet boxes, compatible battery connections, conductors, protection, testing, and related electrical coordination.
We review the running and starting requirements of the desired circuits against the continuous and surge ratings of the customer-selected source. High-demand loads may need to remain outside the backed-up group.
The equipment, electrical capacity, access, property layout, and local authority can change the scope from one Tysons address to another. AJ Long Electric confirms those conditions and the applicable coordination path before finalizing the proposal.
Cost depends on the equipment, electrical capacity, access, route, corrective work, and local coordination required at the property. AJ Long Electric provides a written estimate after the relevant conditions and project boundary are assessed.
Permit and inspection requirements depend on the address and the defined electrical scope. AJ Long Electric confirms the applicable path with the authority serving the property and states the included coordination in the written proposal.
Timing depends on the defined scope, safe access, equipment and material availability, property conditions, and any permit, inspection, utility, or other-trade coordination. AJ Long Electric confirms the anticipated sequence after the assessment.
AJ Long Electric has served the region since 1996. We are a licensed, insured electrical contractor led by a master electrician, and we define the scope, access assumptions, exclusions, and project-specific coordination before authorized work begins.
Scheduling depends on the current workload and the project scope. Call (571) 444-6886 or request an appointment online and we will confirm the earliest available time for your Tysons address.
Typical Price Range: $900-$2,500
Contact AJ Long Electric to request a written estimate for the defined Tysons scope.
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