EXETER, R.I. (WJAR) — Officials in Exeter say the suspected improper use of portable generators jeopardized the safety of public works crews and ultimately delayed restoration efforts on a town road.

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Did you know it’s dangerous to ‘backfeed’ a portable generator? According to the Portable Generators Manufacturers’ Association (PGMA), backfeeding is done by plugging a ...

Portable generators are useful for a lot of things, from providing power during camping trips to delivering power to job sites to backing up critical circuits in your home during an emergency. They’re ...

CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Millions of people rely on portable generators as sources of secondary power when natural disasters cut off the electrical supply from the power grid. The Portable ...

View post: How to Replace Windshield Wipers Like a Pro Mechanic Using double male extension cords with generators causes hazardous backfeeding into the power grid. This dangerous practice exposes live ...

Greenville Utilities is warning residents about safety when installing generators ahead of Hurricane Dorian. Electricians say when installing a generator, some residents may attempt to bac feed their ...

Developed in collaboration with PG&E, TESCO's BPTM delivers safe, automatic backup power while eliminating transfer switches and backfeeding risks. As power outages due to extreme weather, grid ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Plugging a double ended extension cord into an outlet on your generator and then into your wall creates backfeeding, a dangerous ...