No one likes to be in the dark during a storm. Those who live in cities may not experience frequent power outages, but many ...

One of the simplest, most flexible and most economical uses something called a manual transfer ... a generator to the port, five 120 volt 15 amp protected circuits, one 120 volt 20 amp protected ...

That’s what makes a power generator ... Volt 20 Amp GFCI outlets, one 120-Volt 30 Amp twist lock, one 120-Volt/240-Volt 30 Amp twist lock and one 120-Volt/240-Volt 50 Amp transfer switch-ready ...

2) Use a Transfer Switch: The safest way to use a portable generator for home power backup is to use it in conjunction with a manual transfer switch­–a robust piece of electrical gear.