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Author Archives: MJ Logan
Standby Home Generator Cold Weather Preparation
Have you ever gone out to the car on frosty morning, turned the key and it just barely turned over? A cold battery produces less power, and the colder it gets, the worse it gets. Along with less power from … Continue reading
Commercial Generators Power Through the Storm
When 75-mph winds knocked out power to more than a million Illinois residential homes and commercial customers, many people noticed there were certain businesses operating as usual. There were restaurants, grocery stores, gas stations and office buildings that kept their … Continue reading
Westinghouse Gas Pressure Washers
Pressure washers do more than clean. They remove loose paint, clean out the joints and cracks in your driveway, and save you time and effort while doing most of the work. Norwall Power Systems offers four consumer-grade, Westinghouse gas-powered pressure … Continue reading
20 Kilowatt Standby Generators
Standby home generators capable of producing a constant 20 kilowatts of electrical power are among the most popular generators available for home use. Installed in combination with the correct automatic transfer switch, they can supply enough power for homes that … Continue reading
Choosing a Location for Standby Home Generator Installation
Choosing a location for your new standby generator is usually straightforward, but there are factors you must consider. A good location is one that allows the generator to operate efficiently and safely without endangering the lives of people living in … Continue reading
Living Off Grid: The Ecogen Standby Generator
Producing your own electrical power has its own set of headaches. Cloudy weather with low levels of direct sunlight directly affect solar panel output, and low winds lower production from wind turbines. Periods during which both methods of power production … Continue reading
The Generac Nexus Controller
Standby generators from Generac are equipped with the Nexus Controller, a state-of-the-art, digital controller that gives the generators a wide range of features. The controller handles a number of generator functions, including turning it on and off, monitoring safety sensors, … Continue reading
What Will My Portable Generator Run During a Power Outage?
The power capacity of different generator models varies as widely as the appliances they power. If your power goes out, you’re probably less concerned that your electric stove doesn’t have power than you are about the basement flooding because your … Continue reading
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Prepare for Hurricane Isaac as it Threatens Gulf States
As of Friday afternoon, Tropical Storm Isaac has taken a northwest track and continues to strengthen. Sustained winds are currently at 60 miles per hour and are expected to increase over the next 72 hours. As early as Sunday morning, … Continue reading
Manual Transfer Switch Installation: Part 2
<< Start with Manual Transfer Switch Installation: Part 1 Connecting the Main Utility Supply Route the two colored hot wires neatly through the transfer switch box to the utility supply breaker and trim them to length. Strip the insulation back … Continue reading