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Roof-Top Air Conditioners

Roof-Top Air Conditioners

Roof-Top Air Conditioners

How to Power an RV Air Conditioner with a Generator

By Mike Sawisch

A sweltering summer heatwave can force even the thickest-skinned camper running for shade. Traveling - or worse yet,...

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Electric Generator Batteries

Electric Generator Batteries

How to Buy a Standby Generator Battery

By Mike Sawisch

You made the smart investment in a home standby generator to avoid the inconveniences and potential dangers of power...

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Deadly CO Emissions

Deadly CO Emissions

Deadly CO Emissions

How to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

By Mike Sawisch

You know better than to throw water at an electrical outlet or to stick your hand inside a running lawnmower. Use the...

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Video Review Contest -- Win $500!

Video Review Contest -- Win $500!

Video Review Contest -- Win $500!

How To Submit Electric Generator Video Reviews

By Mike Sawisch

A picture is worth a thousand words. But, your video review can be worth up to $500. Simply send in a homemade video,...

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Power Inlet Box Buyer's Guide

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...

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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

By Mike Sawisch

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

By Mike Sawisch

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

By Mike Sawisch

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

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What Exactly is a Whole House Generator?

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...

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Power Transfer System Buyer's Guide

Power Transfer System Buyer's Guide

Power Transfer System Buyer's Guide

How to Pick the Perfect Power Transfer System

By Mike Sawisch

Power transfer systems are the easiest, most convenient way to restore power to your home using a portable generator while...

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