Choosing the right generator size ensures your home has reliable backup power during outages and provides maximum peace of mind. This guide walks you through calculating your power needs, ...

A generator set consists of an engine driver and an electrical dynamo known as an alternator or generator. The prime mover delivers the mechanical power to generate the electricity, and the dynamo ...

CR's experts help you select the best type and size of generator to keep the electricity flowing, whether you have occasional or frequent power outages To determine the best generator size for your ...

When you shop for a home generator, you are usually reacting to the memory of a blackout, not calmly running numbers. That is how you end up with a unit that is far too small to keep your real ...

Most 1,500-square-foot homes need a generator between 5,000 and 15,000 watts, depending on whether you want to power essentials only or your entire house, including ...

Feb 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Larry A. Bey, Cummins Onan Corp. You've lost normal power. Your engine-generator set (gen-set) starts up and reaches speed. Now, you want to start some large motors key to ...