When homeowners start researching backup power, they quickly encounter two very different products: portable generators with transfer switches, and automatic home standby generator systems. Both solve the same problem, but they do it at very different price points and with different tradeoffs. What GenerLink + Portable Generator Offers GenerLink is a transfer switch — not…
Power outages are rarely convenient and sometimes dangerous. Whether you’re preparing for hurricane season, winter ice storms, or wildfire-related shutoffs, having a plan before the lights go out makes every hour of an outage more manageable. This checklist covers every major preparation step. Step 1: Assess Your Power Needs Start by identifying which systems are…
Choosing the right generator size for GenerLink is more specific than just picking a wattage. You need to match both the wattage range and the outlet configuration to your GenerLink model — and avoid one critical incompatibility that trips up many buyers. GenerLink Wattage Requirements GenerLink transfer switches are compatible with generators in the 4,400W…
Every year, utility workers are killed or seriously injured while restoring power after storms. Many of these incidents have a single cause: generator backfeed. Understanding this hazard isn’t just important for safety — in most states, running a generator without a proper transfer switch is illegal. What Is Generator Backfeed? Backfeed occurs when electricity from…
A transfer switch is the safety device that connects your generator to your home’s electrical system. Without one, you’d be running extension cords — an inconvenient, often dangerous workaround that leaves most of your home without power. With a transfer switch, your generator powers your entire house just like grid electricity does. There are two…
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