DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Did you know it’s dangerous to ‘backfeed’ a portable generator? According to the Portable Generators Manufacturers’ Association (PGMA), backfeeding is done by plugging a ...

Greenville Utilities is warning residents about safety when installing generators ahead of Hurricane Dorian. Electricians say when installing a generator, some residents may attempt to bac feed their ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Plugging a double ended extension cord into an outlet on your generator and then into your wall creates backfeeding, a dangerous ...

EXETER, R.I. (WJAR) — Officials in Exeter say the suspected improper use of portable generators jeopardized the safety of public works crews and ultimately delayed restoration efforts on a town road.

CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Millions of people rely on portable generators as sources of secondary power when natural disasters cut off the electrical supply from the power grid. The Portable ...

Generators must be kept at least 20 feet away from your home and never operated in enclosed spaces like basements, garages or crawl spaces. They need 3 to 4 feet of clear space above and on all sides ...

Developed in collaboration with PG&E, TESCO's BPTM delivers safe, automatic backup power while eliminating transfer switches and backfeeding risks. As power outages due to extreme weather, grid ...

One of the biggest mistakes one can make with a generator is to attempt to use it with a double male extension cord. These cords, also known as "widowmaker cords" or "suicide cords," are so named ...