Many transfer switches come with a piece of flexible metal conduit (FMC) to connect them to your main service panel, for all ...

KPRC 2 Investigator Amy Davis talked with fire officials about her generator and the common mistakes people make with generators that could be deadly. You want to know what you’re buying, and the only ...

Using the wrong extension cord can be dangerous. They can melt or overheat and cause a fire, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. To prevent this, it’s important to buy the right ...

It's storm season and several have already passed through causing outages in Cincinnati and around the state. Portable power generators can be a handy solution during these outages. Generators are ...

Sales of portable generators tend to spike around major storms. But getting a portable generator up and running in a hurry often means bypassing the recommended installation procedure and making do ...

Preparing for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season means more than just stocking up on supplies, it also means being ready for potential power outages. For many, that includes relying on a generator to ...

Though they all plug in to help power your devices, extension cords aren't interchangeable. One of the biggest extension cord mistakes you can make is using the wrong gauge for the power level you ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Portable generators can be a helpful tool but certainly dangerous. Officials with the Springfield Fire Department say they responded to a few calls of carbon monoxide ...

Are you using the wrong extension cords on your generator? Generator safety 101 Published: July 9, 2024 at 2:25 PMUpdated: July 9, 2024 at 2:32 PM Tags: generators, generator, generator extension cord ...