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How to Buy the Best Portable Generator Enclosure

September 3, 2019

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 portable generator enclosure. Now, there is a variety of enclosures ...

Hurricane Emergency Kit – Do You Have Everything What’s Needed?

August 30, 2019

Source: The Sun Latest Update: 30 August 2019 1:35 PM EDT Hurricane Dorian is about to hit Florida this Monday as a Category 4 storm. According to CNN, “it’s going to impact the entirety of Florida”. There's no time to waste. Prepare your ...

How to Ground a Portable Generator?

August 29, 2019

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. ...

The Brief History of Generators

August 27, 2019

Conversion of mechanical energy into electrical energy has been made easy by the help of generators. Such mechanical energy can be instigated by various sources, including wind, flowing water, and engine, among others. But did this powerful ...

What is the Difference Between an Alternator and a Generator?

August 27, 2019

Car Alternator. Source: auto.howstuffworks.com An alternator and a generator are both devices that are used to generate electricity. Alternators can be termed as types of generators. Even if these devices are used for the same function, they are ...

Generator Wheel Kit

August 20, 2019

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 ...

Best Oil For Generator – How to Choose One the Right Way 2019

August 19, 2019

1. Castrol 03084 EDGE 5W-30 Advanced Full Synthetic Motor Oil Castrol 03084 EDGE is a premium full synthetic motor oil made to be used under high pressure. It's one of the best synthetic oils available on the market. It performs very well in ...

Power Line Conditioner for a Generator – Why You Absolutely Need One

August 19, 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 Shelter – Protection from Rain and Snow

August 19, 2019

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 ...

Portable Generator Transfer Switch – The Guide for 2019

July 26, 2019

So you want to use a portable generator as a home backup power supply in the event of emergencies. This is a very wise precaution measure and will indeed save you a lot of headaches next time the major storm hits causing the widespread power outage. ...