BERYL AND DEBBY CAUSE HAVOC IN TX, FL
In what was the largest early season hurricane on record (roughly 120 years of data), Hurricane Beryl barreled its way through the Gulf/Caribbean hitting numerous island nations as it worked its way west to Mexico, then northwest to Texas. It served all in the affected areas and those far away from the eye that, yes, […]
A GUIDE TO PORTABLE GENERATOR MAINTENANCE
Proper portable generator maintenance will help insure the longevity of your asset. Regular maintenance remains the key to a long-lived, efficient portable generator. If you neglect ongoing maintenance your portable generator will deteriorate rapidly. Taking care of your portable generator will commonly be cheaper than buying a new one. Below you’ll find the basics for […]
HOW TO SELECT A PORTABLE GENERATOR FOR YOUR RV
RV and camping season is just around the corner. Outdoor adventure’s with friends and family brings a need to have reliable power in the form of a portable generator. The market for portable generators is wide and deep which is overwhelming to many customers in search of the perfect portable generator for their RV. The […]
CONSUMER GENERATOR BASICS – HOME STANDBY AND PORTABLE GENERATORS
The two questions of “what kind of generator do I need” and “how big of a generator do I need” are the most common areas of concern for people considering investing in power generation equipment. The good news is that there are some easy ways to figure out the answers to both questions. Learn about […]
HOW DO I USE MY PORTABLE GENERATOR TO POWER MY HOME DURING A BLACKOUT OR POWER OUTAGE?
Portable gasoline generators are wonderful because for a reasonable cost, the provide consumers with electricity in a pinch. While portable generators (especially inverter generators), such as the Cummins P4500i or Generac GP9200E are designed for RV camping, tailgating or use on a construction job site, but they can also be used to power your home […]
6 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER BUY THE CHEAPEST GENERATOR YOU CAN FIND
A quality generator is the difference of a warm, comfortable camper or a cold night after a long day. A standby or portable generator is a fantastic investment. Ensuring your family has reliable power when the grid goes down brings peace of mind. Whether you’re looking for a large standby home generator, a portable RV […]
PORTABLE GENERATORS POWER OUTDOOR FUN
Summer is afoot and there are many fun activities to engage in that will required a portable generator to help ensure the good times don’t end. Whether your outdoor fun is in the backyard, local park or a remote wilderness location, a portable generator will add a whole new level of opportunities. Camping With A […]
INTRODUCTION TO PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATORS
WHAT IS AN INVERTER GENERATOR? An inverter generator is different from a conventional generator because it uses an inverter (hence the name) to turn mechanical energy into electricity. The inverter uses a digital module to convert AC to DC and then inverts it to clean AC. Conventional generators directly turn the exciter in the generator […]
BENEFITS OF USING A PORTABLE GENERATOR
No one likes to be without power at their house — food in your fridge may go bad, the sump pump doesn’t work, your heat or AC won’t work, and more. But if the power doesn’t often go out, you may not need a whole-home generator. Automatic or standby generators can take up space in […]
WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN SHOPPING FOR A STANDBY GENERATOR
It’s impossible to predict when your home’s power will go out. While bad storms may be the most common cause for a power outage, there are many other causes, such as animals causing a short circuit, excavation digging, car accidents, or just high demand. So when the power could go out at any moment, most […]
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT HOME GENERATOR
In an ideal world, there wouldn’t be natural disasters that cause wide-spread power outages, property damage, and loss of life. But the unfortunate truth is that we live in a world where there are hurricanes, tornadoes, snow storms, and earthquakes. And in many cases, it doesn’t take an incredibly severe storm to cause a power […]
WEATHER-RELATED POWER OUTAGES ARE ON THE RISE
Thunderstorms are notorious for causing power outages. Whether you buy into the idea of accelerated, man-caused climate change or not, our climate is always changing. It’s often hotly debated and politicized as to how much man has to do with the process, but we can all agree, weather-related power outages are becoming more common as […]