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Technical education: generator sizing, wiring, transfer switches, fuel storage and maintenance schedules.

Manual vs Automatic Transfer Switch: What’s the Difference and Which Do You Need?

July 12, 2026 by Power Backup Lab Team
Electrician installing a transfer switch

Manual switch, automatic switch or interlock kit: costs, code rules and which connection method fits your generator setup.

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How to Calculate What Size Generator You Need (Step-by-Step Wattage Guide)

July 11, 2026 by Power Backup Lab Team
Calculating generator size with appliance wattage

A 7-step wattage method with a full appliance reference table and three worked examples, from a minimal kit to near whole-home power.

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How to Safely Store Generator Fuel at Home (Gas, Propane, Diesel)

July 12, 2026July 10, 2026 by Power Backup Lab Team

How much fuel to store for an outage, which containers are safe, where to keep it, and how long gasoline, propane and diesel actually last.

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