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A bad setup can make a good generator useless fast

A good generator can save the day when the power goes out—but if it’s set up wrong, all that money you spent might as well ...
USA Today

When the power goes out, many turn to on their portable generator. But are you using it properly?

Portable generators vary from being an essential item to a convenience that’s just nice to have. But there’s one thing all generators have in common, they can be a safety risk. The Centers for Disease ...

Standby Generator vs Portable Generator: What's The Best Emergency Backup Power Solution For Your Home?

Versatility: Portable generators work well for a wider variety of tasks than a dedicated standby generator. In addition to ...
Miami Herald

Is your generator among the 325,000 recalled after fingers were amputated or crushed?

Generators should help power your home after a hurricane, not cause you to lose use of — or just lose — a finger. That’s why Generac recalled about 325,735 portable generators. The exact problem, as ...