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Can a portable generator run a PS4 or Computer?

Many people love their gaming and some even play games for a living not to mention the thousands if not millions of bloggers and people who work from a home office. Therefore being unable to play your PS4 or other games when there’s a power outage can be frustrating. So, Can a portable generator run […]

Can You Take A Power Bank In Your Luggage On A Plane?

There are few things more frustrating than taking a tablet or laptop to get work done on a flight and have the power run out. Modern life has come up with solutions like power banks and spare batteries. Can you take a power bank in your luggage? is a question we have been asked. Airlines […]

Can a portable generator run a refrigerator?

Can a portable generator run a refrigerator? Generators are generally purchased to power two major classes of appliances: refrigerators and HVAC equipment. Most of us know that you can run a refrigerator, heater and other heavy-duty appliances when running a backup generator designed to provide power for your home. Can a portable generator run a […]

How Long Can You Run a portable Generator?

How Long Can You Run a portable Generator? The answer depends on the type of generator you have and the specifics for your model. Yet most of us want to be able to let the generator run overnight without maintenance or worry. Let’s see how long you can continuously run a portable generator and what […]

Can you cover a portable generator?

The short answer is yes, you can, especially when it is turned off. It is actually a good idea to protect the generator with a waterproof cover if it is not stored in the cargo area of an RV, the corner of your garage, sitting in a shed or encased in a protective shell. However, […]

WEN 56203i Portable Generator 2021 Review

In as much as we rely on electricity for most of our operations, sometimes that electricity may not be available, forcing us to look for an alternative option. One of the best options is a generator. Generators are great secondary power supply products that can come in handy during a blackout or when you […]

Does My Generator Need to Be Grounded?

Electrical currents take the path of least resistance to ground. This is why lightning tends to hit trees and metal poles instead of striking the ground. Unfortunately, the same process is at work when there is an arc flash from an electric generator, and the discharge can be as dangerous as lightning. The solution is […]

Yamaha EF2200iS Portable Generator 2021 Review

The Yamaha model EF2200iS generator is a classic inverter generator by a well-known brand. We’ll share the technical specifications of this model before outlining the pros and cons of this portable generator. We’ll also share a number of observations that may influence your purchasing decision but are not a clear pro or con. No wonder […]

Can You Use A Generator In The Rain?

The answer is that it depends on the generator and the conditions in which you’re using it. For example, a generator designed to operate in the corner of your garage, probably cannot safely be used in the pouring rain unless it is in a protective housing. There are plenty of generators that can be used […]

Is it safe to run a laptop or computer from a generator?

Computers and laptops have been a part of everyone’s life since the day the internet was born. These gadgets serve as gateways for people to do their things online. Unlike smartphones that can only be used for limited purposes, users are free to do whatever they want with computers and laptops including the download of […]