Portable generators are bought by a lot of people so they can still have power supply when natural disasters such as tornadoes, floods, and hurricanes cause a power outage.
This way, instead of going completely without electricity, you can power up your most essential appliances, lights, and heat.
This is especially critical when power goes out in the cold weather.
On the other hand, some use portable generators as an alternate source to getting electricity from power lines.
Regardless of why you own one, the key is that you understand how to properly connect it to your home.
This can be a little more challenging that some might think, so the following will provide several tips to simplify the process.
Be Careful Connecting a portable generator to your home requires that you exercise some caution as generators produce a lot of power output.
First, avoid directly connecting it to your house's wiring.
The result of doing so can cause the power lines to possibly experience a 'back feed', which leads to damage to the wiring and generator.
Someone fixing these lines would be at a serious risk for injury or possibly death.
Never connect a generator to your home using a standard outlet.
The appliances that you want to power should be plugged into the generator.
Always avoid trying to power too much at one time, this could cause the portable generator to overload.
Also, try to only use them when you absolutely need to, unless they have been idle for 10-12 months.
Always keep the portable generator outdoors.
They give off hazardous fumes, such as carbon monoxide, that can cause serious health problems.
Use an extension cord that can reach from the generator to your appliances.