Using a portable generator can give you access to electrical power during an emergency, when you’re camping, or on a work site. However, using your portable generator incorrectly could also potentially give you carbon monoxide poisoning. Since safely operating your portable generator is key, I’m going to tell you how you can be sure that... Read more →
Have you been wondering if you can you run your portable generator non-stop? That’s a fair question. Portable generators are a fantastic tool to have in a power outage or in areas where electrical service and weather conditions may be iffy. Below, we will go over how to make your generator run continuously and what... Read more →
Did you know that the way that you store your generator determine how long it will work or if it can even be used again? Knowing how to care for and store your portable generator can be a pretty big deal. In this article, we will go over how to store your portable generator and... Read more →
The last thing you want to deal with in the winter is a black out that could render your boiler useless. Without a functioning boiler, you will be stuck without a heating source, and in the middle of winter, this could be devastating to your and your family. Having a backup power source, such as... Read more →
You may be wondering: Can a portable generator power a refregirator? If you are trying to decide if your current generator can provide the needed power or you are shopping around for a new generator, the most important thing to look for is starting watts. Starting watts refers to the wattage demand that is needed... Read more →
Portable generators are a great tool to have for mobile power, blackouts, and RVs. However, they can generate a lot of noise, which can prove to be a nuisance in rural areas or close quarters. If you are like me, you want to be able to keep your noise pollution from your generator down as... Read more →
In many situations, you will want to vent your portable generator’s exhaust away from your work area to a more well vented area. This is vital in cases of enclosed shops, having to bring your generator in the garage during a storm, or even using it in your RV. A generator exhaust extension bolts to... Read more →
Installing a transfer switch to your home allows you to easily and safely switch incoming power from your main electrical panel to a portable generator in the event of a black out/power outage. Transfer switches come in two configurations, manual and automatic, and both have their pros and cons. Once you have your switch, you... Read more →
If you are wanting to add a backup power source to your house in the form of a portable generator, there are a few things you will need to make sure you know before making the jump. The most important being a transfer switch. Not only are there safety precautions needing to be followed when... Read more →
Portable generators are used for a variety of different tasks including back up home power supplies, powering tools at a job site, and many more. Certain scenarios may require you to ground your portable generator and knowing how to get it done and what tools you will need can save you from serious injury. In... Read more →