Biography

Marcus Hayes is a licensed master electrician with 15 years of experience installing and servicing portable, standby, and solar generators across Northern California. He has personally installed over 800 residential transfer switches and has tested generators for Wirecutter, Consumer Reports, and Bob Vila. Marcus leads the hands-on testing program at Best Backup Generator, where he verifies manufacturer specs against real-world performance in his workshop and during field deployments.

Areas of Expertise

• ✓ Portable generators
• ✓ Standby generator installation
• ✓ Transfer switch wiring
• ✓ Carbon monoxide safety
• ✓ Solar battery backup systems
• ✓ National Electrical Code (NEC) compliance

Education

California State University, Sacramento — Electrical Engineering, BS

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