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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..

September 07, 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...

September 06, 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..

September 05, 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...

September 04, 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..

September 03, 2008

How to Safely Use a Portable Generator

By Jon Hoch, Founder (Bolingbrook, IL)

"Getting a portable generator is great start toward protecting your family from power failure. However, it's only half the battle. Learning how to use it safely is another matter. We worked with Popular Mechanics to create this important safety..

September 02, 2008

How to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

By Jon Hoch, Founder (Bolingbrook, IL)

"You’re smart. You know better than to give an electrical outlet a “wet willie” or to stick your hand inside a moving lawnmower. In reality, a portable generator requires the same common sense as using a lawnmower or the electricity in your home. ..

September 01, 2008

How to Pick the Perfect Power Inlet Box

By Jon Hoch, Founder (Bolingbrook, IL)

"Power inlet boxes act as gateway between the inside and outside world. Portable generators must run outside since they emit deadly carbon monoxide gas. The trick is getting the electricity safely inside the house. Your electrician installs a..

July 05, 2008

How to Pick the Perfect Manual Transfer Switch

By Jon Hoch, Founder (Bolingbrook, IL)

"A manual transfer switch is installed beside the main electrical panel, and then it's connected to the circuits you'll want running during a blackout. When the power goes out, you simply crank up the generator and run a single power cord from it ..

July 04, 2008

How to Pick the Perfect Power Transfer System

By Jon Hoch, Founder (Bolingbrook, IL)

"NEVER backfeed the electricity into the house. If done incorrectly, you can electrocute utility workers repairing downed power lines. For safety's sake, we strongly recommends hiring a licensed electrician to install a power transfer system (start..

July 03, 2008

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