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Generator Transfer Switch Types: Manual vs. Automatic (ATS) Guide
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Generator Transfer Switch Types: Manual vs. Automatic (ATS) Guide

Every August we get the same wave of phone calls: a storm knocked out power for nine hours, the freezer is a loss, and the homeowner just bought a 7,500-watt portable generator...

Jul 31, 2026 · 16 min read Read the featured article →

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Standby Generator Sizing Calculator: How to Choose the Right kW
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Standby Generator Sizing Calculator: How to Choose the Right kW

PES PES Supply Editorial Team Trade expertise from 50,000+ SKUs and 169 authorized brands Standby Generator Sizing Calculator:...

Jul 31, 202614 min read
Generac Extended Warranty Guide: 10-Year Coverage, Cost & Registration
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Generac Extended Warranty Guide: 10-Year Coverage, Cost & Registration

Generac extended warranty explained — what the 5/7/10-year plans cover, what they cost, activation deadlines, and whether the...

Jul 23, 202616 min read
Transfer Switch Sizing Chart: Match Amps to Your Generator & Panel
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Transfer Switch Sizing Chart: Match Amps to Your Generator & Panel

Transfer switch sizing chart — match ATS amperage to your generator kW and service panel, service-entrance vs. select-circuit,...

Jul 23, 202616 min read
Generator Fuel Consumption Chart: Propane, Natural Gas & Diesel by kW
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Generator Fuel Consumption Chart: Propane, Natural Gas & Diesel by kW

How much propane, natural gas, or diesel does a generator use per hour? Consumption chart by kW at...

Jul 22, 202616 min read
Safety First: OSHA and NFPA Requirements for Solar Installation Crews
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Safety First: OSHA and NFPA Requirements for Solar Installation Crews

Safety First: OSHA and NFPA Requirements for Solar Installation Crews By the PES Supply Editorial Team Solar installation...

Apr 15, 202618 min read
Backup generators in real-world settings: home standby, commercial, and portable units.
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Backup Generators: A Comprehensive Guide to Sizing, Types, Installation, and Maintenance

I've been behind the counter at Portlandia Electric Supply long enough to recognize the phone call that comes...

Oct 31, 202515 min read
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EG4 Solar Products: Leading the Charge in Energy Solutions for Homeowners and Businesses

EG4 Solar Products: The Installer's Guide to the Lineup for Homeowners and Businesses ~16 min read · Brand...

Mar 24, 202516 min read
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Power Your Life with Champion Portable Generators: Electric Start & Inverter Options

Champion Power Equipment built its reputation the hard way: generators that start on the second pull in January,...

Mar 10, 202528 min read
Home Generator Solutions: Finding the Best Backup Power for Your Needs
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Home Generator Solutions: Finding the Best Backup Power for Your Needs

Every September the calls start: a storm took out half the county, someone's freezer full of elk is...

Feb 20, 202520 min read
Reliable RV Generators – Top Cummins Inverter Options for Camping & Travel
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Discover the Best RV Generators: Expert Reviews and Insights on Cummins Inverter Options

I've spent enough nights in RV parks and enough days under RVs to know the two generator conversations...

Feb 05, 202516 min read
2024 Generator Market Update: Standby Power Demand Surges with Grid Instability
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2024 Generator Market Update: Standby Power Demand Surges with Grid Instability

I've spent the last several years on the supply side of the standby power business, and 2024 was...

Oct 15, 202416 min read

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