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Power Inlet Box Buyer's Guide

How to Pick the Perfect Power Inlet Box

By Mike Sawisch

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

Local Transfer Switch Installers

How to Find Someone to Install a Manual Transfer Switch

By Mike Sawisch

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

Double the Power

How to Parallel Two Portable Generators

By Mike Sawisch

Powering an RV air conditioner is a simple proposition. Besides an RV generator you've got a lot of options. The...

What Exactly is a Whole House Generator?

Getting to the Bottom of the Standby Generator Mystery

By Mike Sawisch

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

Power Transfer System Buyer's Guide

How to Pick the Perfect Power Transfer System

By Mike Sawisch

Here is an important rule: do NOT plug your generator directly into an outlet in your home. If done incorrectly, you can...

Getting Permission

How to Secure Permits for Standby Generator Installation

By Mike Sawisch

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

Dueling Central Air Conditioners

How to Manage Two Central Air Conditioners

By Mike Sawisch

Central air conditioners literally draw a ton of electricity. Just turn on your AC and see what happens to your electric...

Standby Generator Essentials

How to Accessorize Your Standby Generator

By Mike Sawisch

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

Setting the Surface

How to Prepare the Foundation for a Standby Generator

By Mike Sawisch

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

Mapping Out the Location

How to Choose the Perfect Location for Your Generator

By Mike Sawisch

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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