Choosing the fuel source your generator runs off of just might be the most important decision you make when buying a generator. The world’s most powerful generator, capable of pushing out clean, efficient, useful energy with a skyhigh reliability rating won’t amount to much if you don’t have fuel to run it. At the same […]
It’s tough to beat the peace of mind that portable generators provide. Just knowing that you are going to have a backup power source on hand if you find yourself in a blackout situation is extremely comforting. At the same time, it’s important that homeowners (especially those that don’t have a lot of experience with […]
Many homeowners, especially those that have gone through extended power outages before, consider a portable generator to be a “must-have” piece of equipment – just like a lawnmower, weed whacker, or set of power tools. At the same time, not all homeowners have a lot of experience with the generators that they end up purchasing. […]
The inverter vs generator debate can get kind of contentious. Some homeowners are firmly in the camp of inverters, believing them to be the very best “portable generators” money can buy – especially since they are so lightweight, so compact, and so quiet. Other homeowners, though, tend to lean more towards a traditional generator. They […]
Investing in a generator is never a small decision. For one thing, you’re investing in something that’s designed to give you power – reliable, on-demand power – in the middle of an emergency situation. Secondly, though, the best generators on the market today aren’t going to set you back only a few bucks. You’re going […]
Portable Inverters are great if you need power when camping, on vacation or just need an emergency backup. They work by taking the AC power and breaking it down into usable DC that can be stored for later use with lower speeds which make them less noisy as well help keep noise pollution at bay. […]
There’s nothing worse than losing power during an emergency. The lights go out. The refrigerator shuts down. Your stove and microwave quit. Sometimes our heat and cooling systems go out, too. If you’ve ever been in a blackout situation before you know exactly how vulnerable your home becomes when the electricity is switched off. This […]
If you’re a homeowner then you know that there are many appliances in your home with a variety of wattage ratings. But what if you need to find out the wattage rating for one of these appliances? Or what if the label has been removed from your appliance, but you know it’s about 5 years […]
Your home is a place of refuge and comfort. It’s a place where you can go to relax, be with family and friends, or get away from the world for a while. But what would happen if your power goes out? What would you do without electricity in your home for a few hours or […]