Gas-powered generators—which must be run outside—should be kept at least 20 feet from the house, and away from windows and ...

Q. How do I size an optional standby generator when a manual or automatic transfer switch is installed? (Answer based on 2011 NEC.) A. The calculated load on the standby source must be in accordance ...

With last year’s blackout still lingering on the minds of many, the use of optional standby power systems is worth a closer look. Art. 702 of the 2002 NEC covers the installation and operation of ...

After Hurricane Ike knocked out electricity to most of Houston in 2008, my 83-year-old father fired up his portable generator, running extension cords through an open kitchen window to a handful of ...

If you often lose power where you live, whether because of storms or other problems with the electrical grid, having a whole-house generator can be very convenient. It ensures that your appliances are ...