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 ...

As part of our August cover package, "Facing Down Disaster," senior home editor Roy Berendsohn already told you how to plan ahead for power in the advent of disaster—and which portable electrical ...

What is involved in a successful generator set installation? To come up with a set of best practices, Curtis Engine interviewed three of our longtime electrical contracting partners in the Greater ...

The article begins by emphasizing that a generator in an area that routinely sees temperatures below freezing, is not the same as installing a generator in warmer climates. In frigid conditions, even ...

Having a home generator can be a game-changer during unpredictable situations, whether caused by severe weather or downed power lines in your neighborhood. But to make sure your generator actually ...

In addition to its many automotive products, the Honda brand also dabbles in a variety of other mechanically-minded sectors. These sectors include air travel, sea travel, and, of course, home care ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." No one likes to be in the dark during a storm. Those who live in cities may not experience frequent power ...

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 ...

Will my home value increase if I install a generator? Home generators have a sole purpose; to provide power to your home when your electric company cannot. Loss of power can simply be a result of a ...