What Appliances Can I Run With My Generator?

Posted by Eight Hats on March 17, 2020

When picking a standby power source for your home, it’s important to consider exactly what you need and want to be able to run when your utility power goes out. Figuring out what you need to have on and what you’d like to run is important. Determining how much power you need will determine the size generator that will be required.

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What is an Industrial Generator?

Posted by Eight Hats on June 28, 2019

An industrial generator is much the same as any other power generator with regards to their purpose and how they work, but with a few notable differences. When we use the word “industrial” we are usually looking for equipment that is rugged, dependable and designed to withstand the rigors of an industrial setting, such as a chemical plant, oil well site, or pipeline. Industrial generators are no different.

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What is the Purpose of a Transfer Switch?

Posted by Eight Hats on October 3, 2018

An automatic transfer switch (ATS) is a device that transfers a power supply from its primary source automatically to a backup generator when it senses a failure or outage occurring in the primary source until utility power is restored.

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