“The single biggest thing you can do to run a generator safely is plan how to use your generator before you need it,” says Kevin Cole, senior associate engineer for generator manufacturer Generac. Plan what you want to power, and how you will use the generator, to power ...
Since the generator comprises moving parts in its engine, it requires lubrication to ensure durability and smooth operations for a long period of time. The generator’s engine is lubricated by oil stored in a pump. You should check the level of lubricating oil every 8 hours of generator operat...
introducedtime-of-use rates, or instituteddemand charges. Installing a storage solution like the Generac PWRcell with a solar energy system allows you to maintain a sustained power supply during the day or night as long as you store enough power from your solar panels when the sun is shining...
Most lithium-ion batteries like the Tesla Powerwall or Generac PWRcell have a power rating of 4 to 5 kW or higher, and 10+ kWh of usable capacity. The average home uses about 1,214 W (1.2 kW) at a time, but as we mentioned, the use of certain appliances at any given time can ...