Portable generators require refueling after just 4-8 hours of usage and, in some cases, due to negligence on the part of the user, may run out of gas. Though to some, it may not seem like a big deal....

You can use various fuels like LPG, natural gas and gasoline to power your generator. Propane, a form of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), is often preferred by people to power their generators as a...

When a generator is left unused for too long, its battery might die or the magnetism preset in its rotor may diminish. When this happens, the generator fails to start and generate electricity. At...

Tripping is basically the word used to describe abrupt disconnection of any electric device when the circuit breaks. Every electric device contains circuit breakers. These help to switch the device...

The terms ‘Surge Protector’ and ‘Surge Suppressor’ are somewhat identical, but they are two different things. In a nutshell, these terms may be used to describe devices that limit excess...

Have you ever thought you might be backfeeding an appliance unintentionally? It might be due to a handyman’s shoddy work, a contractor’s attempt to save a few bucks, or even your father trying to...