If you’ve been considering outdoor lighting but you’re not sure if it’s a good choice for you, you may not be considering all the advantages. Here are four big ones: Security One of the most compelling reasons to add outdoor lighting is to increase the security of your property. Whether you choose a motion-activated system …
A power outage is never exactly a fun event, but when it happens during freezing cold weather, it can be even more trouble. That’s because generators, like any other type of engine, can be affected by severely cold weather. Have you ever gone out to start your car on a winter day, only to find …
Hurricane season is upon us, and that means power outages may be just around the corner. Now is the time to make sure your generator is ready to run, no matter what Mother Nature may bring. Here’s what to do to get your generator ready before a storm hits: Dust it off and tune it …
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For most people living in the Northeast, home generators get their greatest use during hurricane season when rains and heavy winds lash the area, knocking down power lines and sometimes keeping them down for days or even weeks. Winter is also a period of typically heavy use, thanks to ice storms that can snap tree …
Weathering Floods, Storms and Power Outages – Helpful Hints for Generator Safety Read More »
When it’s time to buy an ancillary power for a home, most people think first of portable generators. That’s because portable generators are typically smaller, cheaper and sold at most home centers, hardware stores and big-box retailers, making them much more visible options for most consumers. But while portable generators certainly have their place and …
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Choosing a generator for your home may seem like a complex process, but it’s actually fairly simple, relying on one central issue: How much power does your home need during a power outage? Most of today’s new homes are built with 200-amp service while older homes and some smaller homes may have 100-amp service. That’s …
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An automatic backup generator is a power system that turns on automatically in response to a power outage, and then turns off again once power is restored to your home. It’s tied in directly to your home’s electrical system, which means there’s no need to crisscross your home with dozens of extension cords or to …
It’s not if, it’s when the power will go out. Be prepared for an outage with an automatic standby generator system to avoid the problems of weather related catastrophes like these people experienced. Thousands Without Power During “Historic, Life-Threatening Cold” shows how so many were left without power during the coldest time of the year. …
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Stay Safe! Make sure when using portable generators to follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Portable generators must be used outdoors and be placed far enough away from the structure so that toxic fumes don’t enter. Poison Gas Kills Eight Left in Dark After Storm.
Read up on the fragility of our electrical infrastructure http://www.infrastructurereportcard.org/a/#p/energy/overview America relies on an aging electrical grid and pipeline distribution systems, some of which originated in the 1880s. Investment in power transmission has increased since 2005, but ongoing permitting issues, weather events, and limited maintenance have contributed to an increasing number of failures and power …
