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Category Archives: Portable Generators
Generator Power for Outdoor Summer Fun
Planning an outing in the great outdoors this summer? Having fun in the outdoors is the highlight of summer whether it’s in your backyard, out at the lake, at a campground, or tailgating at the ball park. Outdoor parties and … Continue reading
Posted in Generator Information, Generator Tips, News, Portable Generators
Tagged 800 to 2000 watts, campground, Generator Power for Outdoor Summer Fun, Inverter generators, Planning an outing, Portable Generators, Powerboss, Small and extra quiet, Small generators, supply the power without breaking your budget, tailgating, Truly Portable
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Backup Power – Preparing Food During A Power Outage
Standby and portable generators can handle a lot during a power outage, but they still have their limits. You probably know that your electric range can use a lot power, and if air conditioners are running, adding heat to the … Continue reading
Posted in Generator Information, Generator Tips, News, Portable Generators
Tagged Backup Power - Preparing Food During A Power Outage, cooking food during an outage, Don't forget the BBQ grill, Hot Plates, Microwave and Toaster Ovens, Microwaves use up to 40 percent more power, Other Cooking Appliances, Safety First
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The Winco Tri-Fuel Maximizes Generator Fuel Choices
One area of concern for homeowners is the storage of fuel for portable generators. During an extended outage, even a moderately-sized generator can deplete stored gasoline supplies quickly. Some communities also limit the amount fuel that homeowners may store. Hunting … Continue reading
Backfeeding with a Generator is Dangerous
Electricity comes into a home from the utility via a transformer. The transformer lowers the voltage from thousands of volts down to 240 volts before it enters the home. In the home, it passes through the main circuit breaker and … Continue reading
Portable Generator Placement for Safety
Hurricane Sandy developed into a Superstorm that traversed the Appalachian Mountains and pushed it’s way into Michigan, Wisconsin and Canada. Although no longer a hurricane, it still had fierce winds that gusted to 50 MPH which produced waves on Lake … Continue reading
Home Generators for Emergency Power
No matter where you live, a power outage is a possibility and concern. When the power goes out for an extended period, your home loses the ability to control its indoor climate. Damage can result from frozen pipes, flooded basements, … Continue reading
Portable Generators and Your Home’s Electrical Ground
A necessary part of any electrical system is the ground―a path without resistance to the earth in most systems, such as that found in your home. The ground protects people from harmful or even fatal shocks and it protects buildings … Continue reading
Portable Generator Fuel Storage
When a power outage strikes, the last thing you want to do is drive around looking for an open gas station to buy fuel for your portable generator. Nearby retailers may be affected by the outage and unless they have … Continue reading
What is the National Electrical Code?
The National Electrical Code (NEC) specifies standard methods of electrical installations to protect the safety of people and property. The code is updated and published every three years by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The code itself is not … Continue reading
Posted in Generator Information, Generator Tips, Information, Portable Generators, Updates/Announcements
Tagged Authority Having Jurisdiction, grounding electrical generators, installation of standby generator, local building codes, Local ordinances, National Electrical Code, standardized way of wiring
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