Rain could damage a portable generator and lead to electrocution. Generators should not be used indoors or in enclosed spaces, either, due to carbon monoxide risks.Thunderstorms are most common during spring and summer. Storms with heavy rain and high winds can knock down trees and power lines, causing power outages. As a result, many homeowners invest in generators to get their power back up and running during an outage.
Those who are using a generator to power their home during an outage should operate it on a dry surface outside and avoid using it in the rain or wet conditions, OSHA and the. Rain could damage the generator and/or lead to electrocution. You should also avoid touching the generator with wet hands, or working on its electrical components while wet or standing in water, due to the risk of electrocution.In order to protect your generator from wet weather, you can use a canopy or another covering.
Never try to power your house wiring by plugging the generator into a wall outlet. This puts people at risk of electrocution.