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

“It’s not only less safe to run a generator without a transfer switch, but you limit the devices your generator can power,” says Dave Trezza, who performs generator testing at Consumer Reports.

As backup power sources become more common in residential construction (Photo 1), many homeowners have learned about the needs and benefits of transfer switches. They know in the event of an electric ...

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.

An option for those living in these situations is a backup generator, often turned on and connected by an automatic transfer switch. These are necessary safety devices too; they keep power lines ...

An automatic transfer switch (ATS) is a critical part of any emergency power supply system (EPSS). The ATS is the device that selects a power source—either normal utility power or standby generator ...

Designed to support uninterrupted operations across vital sectors including data centers, financial services, and ...

3. A generator is another engine, so run the blower before starting. Use the transfer breaker to switch from shore power to genset, and then start the generator and allow it to warm up for five to 10 ...

Sales of portable generators tend to spike around major storms. But getting a portable generator up and running in a hurry often means bypassing the recommended installation procedure and ...