Answers to common everyday questions about electrical generators from small portables to portable RV generators, inverters, and standby generators for home or commercial applications. Got a question you don’t see an answer for? Feel free to contact MJ Logan and ask a question.
Choosing an industrial or commercial generator requires an assessment of the site’s power requirements, the equipment it will serve, and life & safety considerations of the facility in general.
When do you need a ground for your portable generator and when it doesn’t matter. How to ground your portable generator for home backup or RV
Why is the generator 120/240v? What exactly does it mean and how do I use it for 120 volts or 240 volts or both? What are those big outlets for and how do they work?
This Portable Inverter Generator can run for a long time on a single tank of gas—up to 11 1/2 hours—Great for overnight.How Long Can You Run a Portable Generator Continuously The myths regarding how long a portable generator can run are a little amusing in that they...
A Portable Generator can Provide Power for Important Circuits During a Power Outage. Properly connected, it can even power hardwired appliances like the furnace or air conditioner. Backfeeding is a shortcut that some homeowners use, but is it the best way, or even...
Backup Power from a 6500 Watt Tri-Fuel Generator Running on Natural Gas and Connected to a Transfer Switch Inlet Box.If you’re looking for a way to power your house during a power outage, public safety power shutoff, or blackout, a generator is a good choice for...