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 ...

Weather is unpredictable. Strong winds or storms can wreak havoc on power lines, resulting in outages that may last hours or ...

Home standby generators from companies like Champion, Generac, and Kohler are pricey, but they provide immediate backup power ...

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The power just went out—again. As you dig around for candles and wonder whether your laptop is fully charged, you think, “I’m finally going to get a generator.” Let’s say you want a generator that can ...

Article 445 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) provides the electrical installation requirements that apply specifically to generators. A generator is basically a motor that is driven by a motive ...

The experts at EnergySage had some key advice to impart to homeowners looking to upgrade from gas-powered generators to backup batteries. They even offer up a free online tool for connecting to local ...

With last year’s blackout still lingering on the minds of many, the use of optional standby power systems is worth a closer look. Art. 702 of the 2002 NEC covers the installation and operation of ...

KOHLER backup generators automatically switch on in the event of a power outage. Generators help run electricity to your home for appliances, whole-home circuits, sump pumps, HVAC units and water ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... When Mill Valley resident Reb Blake walked into City Hall last month with drawings and a description of his plan to install a backup power generator at his ...