Generators & Backup Power

How to size a quiet inverter generator to run RV air conditioning without violating campground noise limits, with a sizing guide.

Interlock kit vs manual transfer switch for connecting a portable generator to your home wiring: cost, installation, and which fits your needs.

The safe way to run a portable generator during rain and storms, including what NOT to do (like draping a tarp over it).

When the Anker SOLIX BP1000 expansion battery is worth buying vs a second full power station, with a cost-per-watt-hour breakdown.

How to pick backup power for apartment living, since gas generators are off the table. Capacity guide, safety notes, and what to actually look for.

How to size a solar generator / portable power station for CPAP use during an outage, including a capacity guide by outage length.

How to correctly size a generator for a refrigerator and standalone freezer running together, including surge wattage and a sizing table.

Portable power stations, gas generators, and UPS units all promise backup power, but they solve different problems. Here is how to pick the right one.

EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic vs Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2, compared on capacity, output, recharge speed, and which one fits your backup power needs.

Step-by-step fix for a generator that cranks but wont start after sitting in storage, plus how to prevent stale-fuel carburetor problems next season.