Learn how a simple oil change can solve common generator starting problems quickly. This step-by-step guide helps you get your generator running smoothly again. Perfect for homeowners and homesteaders ...

When the power fails, you expect your generator to hum steadily in the background, not to spend the night tripping breakers and burning through fuel for almost no useful power. The most common culprit ...

Since the majority of power outages last no longer than 5 sec, a UPS with a 10-min or 15-min battery can provide enough power to ride through the outage or give ample time for an orderly shutdown.