Did you know it’s dangerous to ‘backfeed’ a portable generator? According to the Portable Generators Manufacturers’ ...

Generators are critical during severe weather events, when the power can go out. They can bring power to remote job sites, aid in disaster recovery and assist ...

Consumers should immediately stop using male-to-male extension cords, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, which said that the products can cause electrocution, fires, and carbon ...

Millions of people rely on portable generators as sources of secondary power when natural disasters cut off the electrical ...

Portable generators sold quickly Saturday throughout Southern Illinois as storm battered residents sought to restore power to homes and businesses. For many people it is the first experience working ...

Plugging extension cords into other extension cords is another huge "no" in the electrical world. This practice, called " ...

Strong winds and heavy rain can often lead to power outages. Although portable generators can be useful, they can also be dangerous. Greenville Utilities urges everyone to learn about the key safety ...

Appliances with a heating element, especially, should never be plugged into an extension cord. No matter what size your home is, it always seems like there aren't enough outlets. Extension cords and ...