Whether you’re after a full-fat backup generator to keep your household ticking over during a power outage, or a smaller portable unit for powering just the essentials while you’re on the road, reliability is key, but not all generators are up to the challenge.Some will give up the ghost when you most need their assistance, …
I’m not saying that all generators made overseas are bad products, but there are a number of reasons why this could be the case for a lot of models made in China. First, there are different quality control protocols outside of the US, and while some may be on par or perhaps even better than our …
We all like generators to be reliable, but when it comes to whole house standby generators, we’re even more reliant on them to save our souls in sticky situations, which means we need to be discerning when shopping around for one.There are a few brands leading the pack in this area of the supplementary power …
A whole house generator is a very comforting prospect, something to keep the lights on and the food fresh when the grid lets us down, but there are plenty of factors to consider before you hand your hard-earned money over for one of these hefty power supplies. Are they worth it? Well, according to sales …
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There’s a lot of math involved with using a generator, and if just one calculation goes awry, we could end up overloading our unit, potentially leading to a whole host of serious issues. The good news is that – if we’re quick off the mark – we can fix the issue before any real damage is …
If you have a natural gas supply underneath or near your property, fantastic! All you need to do is pay for your whole house generator to be plumbed in, and voilà… you’re protected from blackouts! Unfortunately, though, we’re not all lucky enough to have this sort of infrastructure around, and in the absence of a natural gas …
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If you’re plagued by frequent power outages, you’ll no doubt at least be considering investing in a whole house generator to cut in and shoulder the electrical burden when the grid goes caput. But these backups don’t run on thin air. Unless they’re plumbed into a natural gas line, you’ll need to keep them primed and …
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Generac have made quite a name for themselves in the generator market over the decades, and considering the wealth of quality models under their belt, their popularity is hardly surprising. Yet, despite having a relatively fleshed-out catalog of portable generators, these days, they’re mostly known for their large, whole house standby generators.Now, this could mean …
When grid power leaves you high and dry, you can count on your whole house generator to pick up the slack and keep your lights on (amongst other things), a crucial lifeline as geriatric grid infrastructure becomes flakier with each passing year.However, with great power comes great responsibility (and price tags), so you may not …
Stationary generators are built to handle a life exposed to the elements, and as they don’t have to deal with the rigors of travel or dangerous environments, they stand to last quite a bit longer than portable units.As these generators are used in emergency situations to keep essential appliances alive and kicking, companies are obliged …
