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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How To Use a Generator for Tailgating
While beer has been a constant for our tailgate group from the very beginning, us aging frat boys have refined our game day operation significantly over the years. What was once a simple setup from the trunk of a car that included only cases of beer, coolers and bags of ice has evolved into a…
What Is An Inverter Generator?
While a conventional generator and an inverter generator are similar in that they both involve the production of electricity, there are differences between the two. Simply put, an inverter generator delivers a smooth, constant flow of AC power, whereas a conventional generator will throttle up and down to produce enough power to meet loan demand. …
Are Generators Noisy?
The noise level of both portable and permanent standby generators can vary by manufacturer and by model. But as a general rule, noise levels have been reduced substantially in recent years, driven by consumer preference along with improvements in technology. A brief review of the two kinds of generators may be helpful: Portable generators are smaller systems that can…
How Much Does It Cost To Install a Standby Home Generator?
Homeowners can select between two basic kinds of backup generators to provide electricity to their home in the event of a power loss–portable and permanent standby. Each is designed to deliver different amounts of power to the home. The cost of portable systems can range from $500-$1,500, while cost for permanent standby systems can range…
How does remote monitoring work in a home generator?
Remote monitoring systems are available on most larger fixed-place standby home generator systems. Remote monitoring systems are typically not available with smaller, portable power generators on wheels. Simply put, remote monitoring systems allow the homeowner (or generator maintenance contractor) the ability to check on the health of the home generator remotely. With the increased incidence…
What is a transfer switch on a home generator?
A transfer switch on a home generator senses when power available from the electrical grid is cut off and switches the load to the home generator which will start automatically in the event of a power outage. Remember that there are two basic kinds of home generators: (1) larger fixed-place standby generators and (2) smaller…
What Happens During an In-Home Generator Assessment?
Help Choosing the Right Standby Generator for Your Home So you have decided on using a larger, automatic standby generator that delivers power to the entire home from a fixed location. As you may be aware, there are also smaller portable generators available at your local home improvement store which sit on wheels and deliver…
Home Standby Generator: A Good Investment in Your Well-Being and Safety
Investing in a Home Standby Generator With any type of investment, you expect to get some kind of return which makes the investment worth the effort. Generators are no different. The return on investment of a generator can be financial (as in the case of a company that can keep running if their power goes…
Generac Generator Valve Replacement – Generac 4000XL
Hey guys welcome back So tonight i'm continuing work on these Two generac 4000 xls i picked these up recently as Non-running Machines and the hope was that by buying Two broken ones i could get One good one and…
How Much Will You Pay for a Whole House Generator? Home Standby Generator Cost
Costs of Whole House Generators You’ve been considering purchasing a whole-house generator for some time, but the price has always put you off. But do you have any idea how much a new standby unit can set you back? The majority of homeowners put off the installation because they see dollar signs that are considerably…
I Bought 2 BROKEN Generac XL Generators – Will They Run?
Hey guys welcome back So today i brought home two generac 4000 Xls These are both well-built machines but They are getting up there in years they Were probably made sometime In the 90s and neither one of these run…