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Power Inlet Box Buyer's Guide

Power Inlet Box Buyer's Guide

How to Pick the Perfect Power Inlet Box

Power inlet boxes act as gateway between the inside and outside world. Portable generators must run outside since they...

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Local Transfer Switch Installers

Local Transfer Switch Installers

Local Transfer Switch Installers

How to Find Someone to Install a Manual Transfer Switch

To power your home with a portable generator, your best bet is to install a manual transfer switch. However, installation...

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Double the Power

Double the Power

How to Parallel Two Portable Generators

It’s 103 degrees Fahrenheit on a blistering summer afternoon. Your RV is parked in the sun and your family is taking refuge...

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Keeping Nursing Homes Cool During Power Outages

Keeping Nursing Homes Cool During Power Outages

How to Pick the Perfect Generator for Nursing Homes

Don't become a statistic. After Hurricane Irma’s destruction that left 12 senior care residents dead1, nursing...

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What's a Whole House Generator?

What's a Whole House Generator?

Getting to the Bottom of the Standby Generator Mystery

Only 2% of American homes are equipped with standby generators. As such, there are lots of misconceptions about these...

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Getting Permission

Getting Permission

Getting Permission

How to Secure Permits for Standby Generator Installation

Before installation can begin, you'll need to obtain the necessary permit(s) from your local municipality. Obtaining...

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Generator Quick Start Guide

Generator Quick Start Guide

How to Start a Generator

When a storm strikes and your power is knocked out, you want to get your portable generator up and running—fast. You...

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Standby Generator Essentials

Standby Generator Essentials

How to Accessorize Your Standby Generator

Think about it. Your standby generator will only be installed once.Your best bet is to order and install everything...

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Setting the Surface

Setting the Surface

Setting the Surface

How to Prepare the Foundation for a Standby Generator

Smaller air-cooled generators come equipped with a composite base attached to the bottom. You don't need to pour a concrete...

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Mapping Out the Location

Mapping Out the Location

Mapping Out the Location

How to Choose the Perfect Location for Your Generator

When you receive a new standby generator, you'll have to know where you're going to install it. There are some specifics...

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