Back feeding a portable generator is a specially risky process and can destroy an establishment, vehicle, or home, and can cause injury, or much worse, death. The meaning of back feeding is to connect a portable generator to the electrical panel of a particular home rather than utilizing a transfer switch. It is dangerous to everyone involved and very much illegal. No one … [Read more...] about Generator Back Feeding is Dangerous and Should Not Be Attempted
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How to Avoid Tripping a Generator with a Bonded Neutral
If you have a tripping generator, then you know how frustrating it can be. Finding the way out is even more frustrating- everyone seems to know what you should do, and yet nobody has a solution. Well, here is the solution; a GFI transfer switch is the answer for a tripping generator that has a bonded neutral. If your openings are fully GFCI protected, then the switch … [Read more...] about How to Avoid Tripping a Generator with a Bonded Neutral
How to Power an RV Air Conditioner with a Generator
Summer heat can make even the jolliest of RV Campers cranky. Traveling in such conditions becomes difficult. And running for a shade is anyone’s best bet. It’s easy to imagine that the nights can get better and you could sleep well. But heat waves at night can get worse. That makes it impossible to have a goodnight's sleep. If only you had an air conditioner, then … [Read more...] about How to Power an RV Air Conditioner with a Generator
How to Select the Right Generator Power Cord
You cannot use any types of generator power cords from a local hardware store to connect to your appliances. Not all types of cords can be used for every generator. So, selecting the wrong type can bring more damage to your appliances. Choosing the right generator power cord is as simple as you can imagine if you would read these simple steps: 1. Choose the Correct … [Read more...] about How to Select the Right Generator Power Cord
2021 Guide to choosing the best generator for your home
Power outages are never convenient. They occur due to severe weather, natural disasters, overloaded electricity grids, and a host of other reasons. Having electrical power was once upon a time, considered a luxury. Nowadays, electricity is a necessity of life. When the power is out, fridges stop working, lights go off, and internet routers stop flashing. Much of modern … [Read more...] about 2021 Guide to choosing the best generator for your home
How Does A Generator Produce Electricity?
A generator produces electricity by using electromagnetic induction, a process that converts mechanical force to electrical current. The same process happens in reverse with an electric motor. It uses the same components as a generator but transforms electrical current into mechanical energy. Knowing how an electric generator works will help you choose the right to keep … [Read more...] about How Does A Generator Produce Electricity?
