As covered in my previous blog post, all diesel-powered generators should be loaded to at least 30% of their standby nameplate rating when exercised during their monthly test. If the connected load ...

Neglect your leaf blower, and you'll be raking up everything. Shrug off maintaining the snow blower, and you'll be shoveling. But ignoring your portable generator means your home goes dark when the ...

These editor-tested models are ideal for camping, tailgating, or powering tools when you’re too far from an outlet.

It's about time to prepare for summer by selecting a home battery or generator that can make sure your air conditioning stays up and running. Batteries and generators provide the same basic service, ...

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning from Generators Is on the Rise. Protect Yourself With These 6 Simple Tips ...

To get the best efficiency for my battery backup system I want to make sure that the backup battery is large enough to cope with at least twice the total amp hours required in my calculations. So, in ...