The portable generator is something of a modern miracle. It allows you to create electricity on demand, anywhere you need it. But what is the history of a generator? These machines date back almost 200 years, all the way to the development of electricity in the early 1800s. Of course, they’ve come a long way since ...

If your generator won’t start, there are a number of common problems as to why this might be the case. It might be low on gas or oil or have a dead battery. There might be appliances or cords plugged into the generator, or it might be receiving too much air or not enough air. It might also be clogged with old or stale ...

When an emergency strikes, there is little you can do to fix the situation and make all your problems go away. In the instance of something like a power outage, all you can really do is take measures beforehand to have a generator to keep you and your family safe and taken care of. However, many people have little ...

Generator exhaust isn’t something you want to be breathing. While you might not be able to see it, exhaust contains chemicals that are similar to air pollution and are just as bad for your health. In addition, generator exhaust includes carbon monoxide, a dangerous gas that can lead to suffocation if you are working ...

A generator can be used to power your home in the case of a blackout or power outage. Generators can also be used to supply power to your RV or to the appliances you take with you on a camping trip. However, it is important to follow safety principles when using a generator, or a hazardous situation may result. ...

You’ve settled on the perfect generator to power your home if the lights go out during the next big storm. But before you can consider yourself fully prepared for a blackout, you need a generator transfer switch. A generator transfer switch is essential to safely connecting your generator to your home’s electrical ...

Most of the time, you will only need to run your generator for a short period. Maybe you’re running power tools for a few hours or powering a tailgate. However, what if the power goes off for days on end? That’s far from unheard of after major winter storms, hurricanes, and other natural disasters. In that case, ...

A generator can be a real lifesaver in a time of need when you need it most. Whether there’s a power outage or a big storm, having a generator on standby can save you a lot of stress in the process. However, just having a generator around doesn’t mean you are off the hook yet because generators need to be respected ...

Flickering light tripped circuit breakers, and electronics that keep breaking are some common signs that you are experiencing dirty electricity. That may sound more like the premise of an adult film, but it's a very common occurrence with many standby generators. While all generators produce electricity, they are not ...

Do you want to become more independent in the face of unreliable electricity supply from the grid?  Inverter generators or solar inverters are good, eco-friendly options to consider. However, solar or photovoltaic installations are the most ecologically-friendly. A battery that stores the electricity produced by your ...