Sales of portable generators tend to spike around major storms, from just before to weeks afterward. But getting a portable generator up and running in a hurry often means bypassing the recommended ...

As backup power sources become more common in residential construction (Photo 1), many homeowners have learned about the needs and benefits of transfer switches. They know in the event of an electric ...

Hurricane and wildfire seasons are underway, and they appear to be getting longer and more severe in recent years. In response to this, portable generators and power stations have become critical ...

Hurricane and wildfire seasons are underway, and they appear to be getting longer and more severe in recent years. In response to this, portable generators and power stations have become critical ...

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If recent storms have you thinking about emergency backup power for your home, there are a lot of options to consider beyond extension cords plugged into a portable generator outside. There are other ...

When the power goes out because of a hurricane, a storm, or a problem with the electrical grid, portable generators and whole-house generators will do the same important task: provide electricity ...

Backup generators are a lot like old friends in that you forget about them until you need a favor. And when there's an emergency, you expect them to show up instantly, no questions asked. But ...

To get the best efficiency for my battery backup system I want to make sure that the backup battery is large enough to cope with at least twice the total amp hours required in my calculations. So, in ...