Portable power stations offer a dependable source of power in the event of a grid outage and can also serve as a remote power source for recreational activities away from home. Because they are compact and lightweight, portable power stations are a great way to have access to power away from home while camping, tailgating or on…
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Can I Put a Wind Turbine on my House?
If you are seek an insurance policy from the greater frequency of grid outages or just want to lower your electricity costs, a wind turbine may be a viable solution. You can put a wind turbine on your house provided that you satisfy local zoning ordinances and that there is sufficient wind coming to your property. …
Continue ReadingAre Generators Safe for Electronics?
With the increasing number of power outages in the U.S., many homeowners and small business owners are turning to generators to have a reliable source of power in the event of a grid outage. While there is always the possibility of the most sensitive electronic appliances being damaged by a generator, most–if not all–risk can…
Continue ReadingCan a Generator Damage Appliances?
Many people wonder if generators can damage ordinary household appliances such as refrigerators, HVAC systems, washing machines and ovens. While any kind of appliance can potentially be damaged by a backup generator, the risk of appliance damage can be greatly reduced or eliminated with the selection of the right sized generator for your home or…
Continue ReadingWill Generators Work After An EMP?
An electromagnetic pulse (EMP) is a short burst of electromagnetic energy that can occur naturally from lightning and solar flares or from a man-made event such as the high altitude detonation of a nuclear bomb. A severe EMP generated by a nuclear bomb in the earth’s atmosphere would immediately damage the electrical grid and most…
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