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Transfer Switch for a Portable Generator – The Guide for 2019

Portable Generator Transfer Switch – The Guide for 2021

December 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 ...

Top 5 Best Oils For Generators 2021- Reviews & Guide

December 29, 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 Ground a Portable Generator?

December 29, 2020

Grounding a generator. Image source: ecmag.com So you've bought a portable generator recently? Make sure you ground the machine before you start! That is if it is necessary because many portable generators do not require grounding after all. ...

Generator Muffler & Silencer – How to Quiet Your Unit?

July 25, 2020

Using a portable generator can be one of the best ways to keep you and your family safe and comfortable during a blackout or power outage. They can be a great way to keep your appliances and electronics powered up all day or night. However, they can ...

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 ...

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 ...

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? ...