Generator Wattage Guide: How Many Watts Do Common Appliances Really Use?
Realistic running and surge wattage for 25 common appliances, plus worked examples showing exactly how to size a generator or power station.
How-To Guides
Technical education: generator sizing, wiring, transfer switches, fuel storage and maintenance schedules.
Generator Safety After a Hurricane: CO, Flooding, and Refueling Mistakes That Kill
Carbon monoxide, floodwater, hot refueling, and backfeeding kill people after the storm passes. The rules that prevent every one of them.
Manual vs Automatic Transfer Switch: What’s the Difference and Which Do You Need?
Manual switch, automatic switch or interlock kit: costs, code rules and which connection method fits your generator setup.
How to Calculate What Size Generator You Need (Step-by-Step Wattage Guide)
A 7-step wattage method with a full appliance reference table and three worked examples, from a minimal kit to near whole-home power.
How to Safely Store Generator Fuel at Home (Gas, Propane, Diesel)
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.