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Blizzard Blackout

How to Survive a Winter Power Outage

By Jared Grifo

Ice storms and blizzards can snap power lines just as easily as any hurricane, spawning prolonged power outages during the...

Home Standby Generator Systems

How to Combine a Standby Generator and Transfer Switch

By Jared Grifo

Once you know how many amps are required for your electrical panel, you should also know how many kilowatts your standby...

Bonded Neutral vs Floating Neutral Generators

How to Avoid Tripping a Generator With a Bonded Neutral

By Jared Grifo

Does your generator outlet trip every time you connect it to your home's transfer switch? Are you frustrated with searching...

Standby Generator Maintenance

How to Maintain a Home Standby Generator

By Jared Grifo

Just like any other engine-powered machine, standby generators require regular maintenance. Just like your car needs an...

Assemble a Hurricane Survival Kit

Supplies You Need to Prepare for a Hurricane

By Jared Grifo

When a hurricane hits, you need to be prepared with the essential backup supplies. Your power is likely to go out, and even...

Commercial Generator Buyer's Guide

How to Pick the Perfect Commercial Generator

By Jared Grifo

The lights flicker, communications go down, productivity comes to a screeching halt, millions of dollars in goods are put...

Generator Oil Change and Maintenance Tips

How to Maintain Your Generator In Extreme Conditions

By Jared Grifo

If you're like most folks, you probably didn't study every detail in your generator owner's manual. We get it; it's more...

Generator Power Management

How to Save Electricity with Load Shedding

By Jared Grifo

Lightning strikes a power line. The lights go out but quickly come back on because you wisely invested in a home standby...

Real-Time Inventory

How to Find An In-Stock Generator During a Blackout

By Jared Grifo

During a blackout, portable generators sell faster than playoff tickets. Unlike other websites, we actually stock our...

5 Tips for Portable Generator Maintenance

How to Maintain a Portable Generator in 5 Easy Steps

By Jared Grifo

You're probably already familiar with the handiness and versatility of a portable generator. But are you making sure its...

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