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By Jon Hoch, Founder (Bolingbrook, IL)

"During a disaster, portable generators sell faster than playoff tickets. Unlike other web sites, we actually stock our best-selling portable generators. You'll know if your generator is in-stock before you even order. Plus, we display our in..

August 27, 2008

Portable vs. Standby Generators

By Jon Hoch, Founder (Bolingbrook, IL)

"Just a few years ago, the thought of owning an emergency standby generator seemed preposterous. Now, living without electricity is all too common. Many homeowners simply cannot afford to ride out another power outage. Instead, they are instal..

August 26, 2008

Standby Generators in Action

By Jon Hoch, Founder (Bolingbrook, IL)

"Very cool video from Kohler. Check out their simulated power outage at the end of the video...

August 26, 2008

Air-Cooled vs. Liquid-Cooled Generators

By Jon Hoch, Founder (Bolingbrook, IL)

"The more electricity that you want to generate… the more complicated the generator. As the name suggest, air-cooled engines -- think lawnmower – intake cold air to keep it from overheating. Air-cooled standby generators can generate up to 20 ki..

August 17, 2008

How Select Circuit Generators Work

By Jon Hoch, Founder (Bolingbrook, IL)

"A select circuit standby generator is not much different than a central air conditioner. Check out this animation. It's give you a quick lesson on how they operate...

August 16, 2008

How Automatic Transfer Switches Work

By Jon Hoch, Founder (Bolingbrook, IL)

"Automatic transfer switches are similar to the thermostat in your house. Instead of monitoring temperature, an automatic transfer switch monitors utility power. When the power goes out, the automatic transfer switch tells the generator to start..

August 15, 2008

What is a PTO Generator?

By Michael J (Bolingbrook, IL)

"A generator is basically an engine and an alternator. You already have an high-powered engine on your tractor. A PTO generator is actually the missing alternator that you need to make electricity. On most tractors, you’ll find a Power Take Of..

August 14, 2008

How to Pick the Perfect PTO Generator

By Michael J (Bolingbrook, IL)

"You already have a tractor. You just need some help in selecting the perfect Power Take Off (PTO) generator. Just follow these three simple rules when shopping: 1) Engine Size (HP) This is the most critical step in sizing your PTO generato..

August 13, 2008

How Much Gasoline Should You Stockpile?

By Jon Hoch, Founder (Bolingbrook, IL)

"Hurricane Katrina taught us an important lesson about survival. It’s impossible for the government to rescue entire cities immediately following a disaster. Even if you can make it to your local gas station, don’t expect it to be operational ei..

July 24, 2008

How to Quickly Set Up Your Gasoline Stockpile

By Jon Hoch, Founder (Bolingbrook, IL)

"A portable generator is just a machine that converts gasoline into electricity. If you don’t have gasoline, you don’t have electricity. You have a portable generator. So why don’t you have 24 gallons of gasoline readily available? Most e..

July 23, 2008

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