Generators are emergency equipment that can be a lifesaver during a power outage, but a killer when used improperly. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says that from 2005 to 2017, more than 900 ...

No lights? No television? No cold refrigerator to keep your food from spoiling? No big deal — if you have a backup power supply. Many of us remember what it was like to have no electrical power for an ...

If your power goes out, a portable generator is a great way to run household essentials like lights and refrigerators—not to mention an air conditioner or a fan. Whether you opt for a traditional ...

All of the equipment in the server room (8 servers, 5 switches, 2 routers, 3 firewalls, and a couple NAS boxes) is powered by a Smart-UPS 2200XL, and the load indicator on the UPS has never gone over ...

Among other random weather events, the annual hurricane season—which runs through November—prompts many to rush out and buy portable generators, but you shouldn’t wait until disaster hits to acquire ...

CR's experts help you select the best type and size of generator to keep the electricity flowing, whether you have occasional or frequent power outages To determine the best generator size for your ...

The power just went out—again. As you dig around for candles and wonder whether your laptop is fully charged, you think, “I’m finally going to get a generator.” Let’s say you want a generator that can ...

As storms have become more severe in many parts of the country and power outages more frequent, home generators have gone from luxury items to mainstream ones. Prices have come down, thanks to growing ...

Ideally, you don’t use your portable generator often. But you don’t want this key piece of emergency equipment to let you down when you need it. How can you make sure your generator is always ready to ...

UL Solutions can now test portable generators for carbon monoxide emissions and shutoff technology for additional consumer protection against carbon monoxide poisoning. NORTHBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS ...

When renting a generator there are many things to keep in mind. Portable generators come in all shapes and sizes with all kinds of bells and whistles. How do you cut through the inflated claims and ...