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Are you prepared for the next hurricane?

An estimated 5.1 million homes and businesses are still without power from North Carolina to Maine. Local utility companies can’t make any promises, but say that while it could take days to restore power in more accessible areas, it could … Continue reading

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Don’t get caught by the latest brown-out or black-out in your area!

A brown-out is a situation of lower than ‘normal’ power line voltage being supplied by your local utility or generating equipment. A brown-out may only be short-term (minutes to hours) or long-term (half day or longer). It is considered a … Continue reading

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“Facing down Disaster” Series

Norwall PowerSystems commitment to “Facing down Disaster” Series Editor, Gerald Hertsch, has already told you how to plan ahead for power in the advent of a disaster and which portable electrical generator to buy. Now he walks you through his … Continue reading

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Selecting an RV Generator

Just like selecting any other type of generator there are different units available of varying power and fuel types.  First, you must decide how much generator you need.  Make a list of what will be powered by the generator, and (if you … Continue reading

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What is Alternative Energy? What is Renewable Energy?

According to Wikipedia Alternative Energy is an “umbrella” term that refers to any source of usable energy intended to replace fuel sources without the undesired consequences of the replaced fuels. The word “alternative” is almost misrepresentative, the word conjures up … Continue reading

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What is Load Management?

The technology in today’s home standby generators is downright amazing. Smaller units doing the same job where larger generators were once required… All thanks to load management technology. Most all the major manufactures have some form of load management design marketed under … Continue reading

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Is there a difference between Portable Generators?

Portable generators are usually marketed for specific purposes. For job sites and industrial uses where the generator will be used daily for long periods at a time and for occasional use around the house or recreational purposes, such as camping, … Continue reading

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How long will a Refrigerator Stay Cold After Power Loss?

The time a refrigerator will stay cold when power is lost depends on the brand and how good the seals keep the cold inside. Time can vary from 2-6 hours without opening the doors. Without any power you can think … Continue reading

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How can you Prevent Mold?

There are several very good reasons to have back up power at your residence or business. One of these reasons is to help prevent mold. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) if the humidity level inside … Continue reading

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Bad Gas, Party Foiled

There are several very good reasons to have back up power at your residence or business. One of these reasons is to help prevent mold. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) if the humidity level inside … Continue reading

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