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Why won't my portable generator start?
With a storm bearing down on the mid-Atlantic US and robocalls from the local power utility warning of the possibility of extended power outages, I figured tonight would be a good time to check the ...
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How is a pre-existing condition evaluated by home warranty companies [closed]
I've been looking around for home warranty, and many of the plans say that pre-existing conditions are not covered. This makes me a little weary because I imagine that once anything breaks it could ...
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Is it reasonable to create a 30amp branch circuit for the purpose of feeding the panel from a generator?
I recently purchased an 8kW generator (Briggs and Stratton). It has a 4-wire twist lock outlet that can handle 30 amps.
Suppose I were to:
Run a 10/3 NM cable from the panel in the basement out to ...
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How do I prepare my home for a power outage?
With several storms in the Northeast United States and more storms predicted this week, there have been lots of extended power outages. What are things to do to prepare your house for a power outage ...
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What is a good generator for emergency backup?
So recently, during Irene, I learned that my car's lighter outlet was insufficient to power a sump-pump (hello, two inches of water in the master bedroom) Thankfully, the car's circuitry was fine but ...
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Should a generator transfer switch have continuity between all contacts in the “Gen” position?
I am finishing up installing my generator transfer switch today and I think I have a wiring problem...
I have a six circuit transfer switch wired in with a power inlet box outside. Everything is ...
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What should I consider when boarding up windows for a storm?
What should be considered when boarding up windows for a storm (or for that manner, during construction, etc.)? What thickness plywood is required? Should it be sized to the size of the sash and ...
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Should I pursue building my own wind turbine?
The area where I live suffers heavy power outages (in fact the whole country does!!) so I am considering building one of those wind turbines (with PVC pipes) but am not sure whether it's windy enough ...
