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If you bought a portable Generac generator, check the model number. A recall has been issued for the Generac GP15000E and GP17500E portable generators due to safety hazards. Thursday's announcement ...

When the power fails, you expect your generator to hum steadily in the background, not to spend the night tripping breakers ...

Quad Lock is recalling 13,700 MAG battery packs because of a fire hazard. The battery pack in the chargers can overheat. Quad Lock has received 39 reports of incidents in the United States, including ...

When the power goes out because of a hurricane, a storm, or a problem with the electrical grid, portable generators and whole-house generators will do the same important task: provide electricity ...

Among other random weather events, the annual hurricane season—which runs through November—prompts many to rush out and buy portable generators, but you shouldn’t wait until disaster hits to acquire ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? When using generators, many people overlook or are confused by bonding and grounding.

As covered in my previous blog post, all diesel-powered generators should be loaded to at least 30% of their standby nameplate rating when exercised during their monthly test. If the connected load ...