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Power Consumption of Household Appliances – Wattage Chart

May 7, 2020

Do you want to know what is the typical power consumption for various household appliances? The chart below will help you find out. We have compiled it using the data published by the generator industry leaders - Honda and Generac. The ...

Portable Generator Transfer Switch – The Guide for 2020

March 29, 2020

So you want to use a portable generator as a home backup power supply in the event of emergencies. This is a wise precaution measure that will save you a lot of headaches next time the power outage affects your area. Apart from the portable ...

What is the Best Generator to Run a Refrigerator & Freezer?

March 19, 2020

So you are in need of an emergency home backup power supply. One of the most important appliances in your household is probably your refrigerator. It also happens to one of the most energy-consuming ones. So the question is: can a portable ...

Top 5 Best Oils For Generators 2020 – Reviews & Guide

January 13, 2020

Are you looking for the best oil for portable generator? In fact, the right oils for generators are the same synthetic motor oils you use for your car. Any good quality synthetic 5W-30 oil will be a good choice for your generator. Taking ...

How to Buy the Best Portable Generator Enclosure

January 10, 2020

So you've decided to purchase a portable generator and you're now wondering how to protect it from bad weather and minimize the noise it produces. The best solution is to purchase a good portable generator enclosure like this one here. What to Look ...

Portable Generator Shelter – Protection from Rain and Snow

January 5, 2020

Portable generators can prove extremely worthy in adverse weather conditions. If you get hit by a heavy storm, a portable generator can provide you with so badly needed emergency source of electricity to keep you going. There is one major problem ...

Generator Wheel Kit

January 5, 2020

A lot of portable generators sold today are quite easy to move around. Small inverters can be carried with one hand. Larger gens often have the wheels built in the frame. However, not every unit comes together with a generator wheel kit. These have ...

What is an Inverter Generator?

December 17, 2019

A couple of years ago when Honda released first generators equipped with the inverter technology, I had the same question in my mind - what is an inverter generator? What is the difference between a generator and a good inverter like WEN56203i? ...

Power Line Conditioner for a Generator – Good Idea?

November 27, 2019

If you want to use a portable generator as a backup power supply for your home, there is something you need to be aware of. Not all electronics cooperate well with conventional open frame portable generators. The so-called sensitive electronics such ...

Portable Generator Safety Tips

November 23, 2019

In an emergency situation a portable generator can help provide valuable electricity for emergency situations. The generator can be used to power heating systems, water pumps, refrigerators, lights, and medical equipment. While there are many ...