One way to have your generator last a long time is to change the oil regularly. If you don't know how to change generator oil, this guide should help. There are two things to consider when thinking of oil change. The first is to know what brand of generator you own. For instance, the maintenance routine for a Honda ...

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 ...

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 ...

Are you thinking of going camping? According to a Statista.com 2017 report, millions of people went camping in the United States alone, and an even larger number worldwide. If you are thinking about joining their ranks and doing so enjoyably, you need to have all the necessary gear. One of these is a generator. What ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you drive an RV, you are likely concerned about how to make all parts of it last for a long time. One of the most important parts of an RV is the batteries. The lifespan of the batteries will be longer and these batteries will be more effective if you charge them correctly. As a camper, you likely depend on a ...

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 ...

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, ...

Contrary to what one might think, cleaning a carburetor becomes necessary especially when the generator is not used often. This is because, during period of inactivity, it is very likely that the gasoline contained in the tank may have undergone progressive degradation. Letting gasoline degrade can become a real ...