Transfer of Power: How to Safely Restore Power to Your Home
Romeoville, IL (ContentDesk) May 8, 2006 -- With hurricane season just around the corner, homeowners are buying portable generators in record numbers. However, very few people truly understand how to safely get the electricity from the generator into the house.According to Jon Hoch, founder of ElectricGeneratorsDirect.com (http://www.electricgeneratorsdirect.com), you NEVER should back feed the electricity into the house. If done incorrectly, you can electrocute utility workers repairing downed power lines. He recommends two safe ways to get the electricity from the generator into your house: 1. Extension Cords (http://www.electricgeneratorsdirect.com/catalog/accessories.php)Hoch says extension cords are fine for small generators because you can only plug in one or two appliances.
The most common way to use a portable electric generator is to place it outdoors, then run extension cords through an open window or door to the chosen appliances. Extension cords have several drawbacks. First, most extension cords can't be plugged into a furnace, well pump or ceiling-light fixture. If the cords are too long, the resulting power drop may damage the generator and appliances. And, if they are placed under rugs or carpets, heat can buildup and spark a fire.
If you want to use extension cords, consider getting a Gen-Cord. You simply plug the all-weather cord into your 20- or 30-amp generator outlet then run it inside. The plug on the inside splits into four 120-volt outlets, where you can plug in several household appliances or additional extension cords. 2. Power Transfer Systems (http://www.electricgeneratorsdirect.com/catalog/accessories.php)For safety's sake, Hoch recommends hiring a licensed electrician to install a power transfer system that redistributes power from the generator to the circuit panel.
The power transfer system (starting around $250) reduces the need for multiple extension cords running from the generator to an individual appliance. It is installed beside the main electrical panel, and then it's connected to the circuits you'll want running during a blackout. When the power goes out, you simply crank up the generator and run a single power cord from it to a transfer switch. "Once the generator is running, you can choose which appliances and circuits you want to use by simply flipping the switches," said Hoch. Most manual transfer switches also include built-in wattage meters, which keep track of what's being powered.
Without them, you can overload the system, damaging your generator and appliances. "A typical power transfer system installation will take about 3-4 hours and cost around $200-$300," said Hoch. "But it's an investment that will be fully appreciated the next time the power goes out."
Picking the Right Size If you're new to portable generators, the electrical equations may look as foreign as high school algebra. Don't worry. You can put the math books and calculators away.
According to Hoch, the concept is extremely simple. "Portable generators are measured by watts. Power transfer systems are measured in amps," says Hoch. Basically, the larger the amps, the more electricity the power transfer system can handle. For example, a 50-amp power cord is a lot thicker than a 20-amp power cord, allowing it to handle larger wattages.
According to Hoch, all you need to worry about is your generator. Everything else is irrelevant. "Take a look at the MOST POWERFUL OUTLET on your generator. If you have a 50-amp outlet, you'll need a 50-amp power transfer system. If you have a 20-amp outlet, you'll need a 20-amp power transfer system," says Hoch.
Picking the Right Shape
Once you've selected the right size, you just need to pick the right shape. The plugs and connectors are purposely designed in different shapes, helping to prevent an electrical overload. ElectricGeneratorsDirect.com publishes the outlet configurations on all of their generators. Simply match the shape of the plug to the shape of the generator outlet.For example, if you have a three-prong outlet on your generator, use a three-prong plug.
If it's a four-prong outlet, use a four-prong plug.ElectricGeneratorsDirect.com is an online emergency generator superstore owned and operated by Power Equipment Direct, Inc.
(http://www.powerequipmentdirect.com)The company also maintains PressureWashersDirect.com (http://www.pressurewashersdirect.com) and AirCompressorsDirect.com (http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com)..
Advantages of portable oxygen generators
Improvements in technology now allow the creation of portable oxygen generators, which are highly useful for people who need supplemental oxygen for breathing, and for other applications like food sterilization, aquarium installations, oxygen therapy, oxygen bars, and many more.
The portable oxygen generators can be installed anywhere, and they can simply be used to raise the oxygen level in the environment and clear the polluted air in the rooms. Processes inside the body consume high amounts of oxygen, and scientists discovered that in the ancient times the levels of oxygen in the atmosphere Were twice as high as they are now. So, having a simple to use, portable oxygen generator to raise the levels of oxygen can help you work and feel better.
Also, there are some people who are suffering from a disease called oxygen deficiency. This disease manifests by causing bronchial problems, dizziness, fatigue, depression, a low immunity to influenza, to...
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XG Power announces price reduction on Electric Generator from $2,295 to $795
A 6700-watt Electric Generator 110 / 240 volt with electric start has been reduced from $2,295 to $795 during September.
Founded in 1995, XG Power Wholesale Warehouse is headquartered in Whitehouse, New Jersey. The company is a direct manufacturer, importer and distributor of an expansive line of power equipment, power tools and powersports products and related services. XG Power features top-quality tools, agricultural, construction and powersports equipment at everyday low discount prices.
XG Powersports Earth Taming Gear? includes utility and sport All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), scooters, gokarts, dirt bikes, trailers and accessories. All products have passed rigorous inspection by our quality assurance team.
The company operates a 10,000 square foot retail store and a separate warehouse/distribution center in Whitehouse, New Jersey.
Matt Philbin of XG Power indicated, "Our generator packs plenty of power to run heavy-load...
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Electromagnetism, the Universe, and You
An electric current produces a magnetic field. This is the principle of the electric motor - varying electric currents moving along wires make magnets with drive shafts spin around in circles. A moving magnet makes an electric current flow in a nearby conductor. This is the principle behind the dynamo - magnets being whirled around mechanically on one end of a drive shaft make electric currents flow along wires. Michael Faraday discovered the links between electricity and magnets - that they are actually a single force: electromagnetism.
To explain how the effects of electromagnetism work, he invented the scientific concept of THE FIELD OF FORCE. The effects of the fields of force from magnets and electric currents are not felt in an aura-like area around the magnet, as I had until recently believed, but rather in specific curves around the object. You can witness this for yourself. Put a magnet under a piece of paper and place iron shavings on top of the paper. The shavings do...
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XG Power announces price reduction on Electric Generator from $2,295 to $795
A 6700-watt Electric Generator 110 / 240 volt with electric start has been reduced from $2,295 to $795 during September.
Founded in 1995, XG Power Wholesale Warehouse is headquartered in Whitehouse, New Jersey. The company is a direct manufacturer, importer and distributor of an expansive line of power equipment, power tools and powersports products and related services. XG Power features top-quality tools, agricultural, construction and powersports equipment at everyday low discount prices.
XG Powersports Earth Taming Gear? includes utility and sport All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), scooters, gokarts, dirt bikes, trailers and accessories. All products have passed rigorous inspection by our quality assurance team.
The company operates a 10,000 square foot retail store and a separate warehouse/distribution center in Whitehouse, New Jersey.
Matt Philbin of XG Power indicated, "Our generator packs plenty of power to run heavy-load...
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Hybrid Car Technology
Copyright 2006 Donovan Baldwin
LEADING UP TO THE NEED FOR A HYBRID VEHICLE
For most of the lifetime of automobiles, propulsion has been provided by the gasoline or diesel powered internal combustion type of engine.
There have been brief flirtations with steam, electricity, and vehicles that could use a variety of fuels, but most of these have fallen by the wayside as the gasoline engine pushed billions of vehicles down the road.
However, this single-minded dependence on petroleum-based fuels, and lubricants too, has placed the planet on the edge of a new future...a future without petroleum or, at best, with limited petroleum resources.
Government, business, and designers have combined efforts to come up with some sort of solution to at least part of the problem of maintaining our present way of life with the fact of decreasing petroleum supplies.
In previous incarnations of the personal vehicle, steam did not prove...
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The Race is On: Florida Residents Scramble to Secure Backup Generators
Chicago, IL
June 1, 2005 -- While June 1 marks the official start of hurricane season, the race to secure an emergency generator is already underway and rounding the first turn. According to Jon Hoch, founder of Electric Generators Direct.com (http://www.electricgeneratorsdirect.com), an online emergency generator superstore, Florida residents aren't waiting for a tropical depression to develop before purchasing a backup generator. The Romeoville, Ill.-based e-tailer is already experiencing unseasonably strong demand for portable and standby generators. And the season is just starting. Hoch is forecasting a very tight supply of generators this hurricane season.
Why? Manufacturers haven't had enough time to catch up with last year's devastating hurricanes and ice storms. Generator manufacturers were building backorders as late as March and April. Now, with Florida residents buying up generators in record...
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Whiplash Compensation Going Ballistic
One of the most common accident claims today is whiplash compensation. Over 200,000 car accident claims occur in the UK every year and the number increases as more and more people pass their driving test and get use to the road.
Many drivers even before they qualify for a license think its cool to drive knowing little about the real safety on the roads. Generally starts off by peer pressure and could drastically lead to a dangerous, unforgettable event.
So...
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Personalized Wedding Gifts for the Newlywed Couple
Nothing helps a couple remember their special day like a personalized wedding gift. Such a gift can bring back all the sentiment of their ceremony and celebration by displaying their names, initials or wedding date on a precious item.
Personalized gifts are widely available, though most stores will add a small charge for this service. It is important to note that a personalized gift will usually require additional processing time, which may delay delivery. Therefore, when ordering...
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Transfer of Power: How to Safely Restore Power to Your Home
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The Facts About DLP VS Plasma TVs
With advancing technology revolutionizing the television viewing field, consumers have more choices than ever before. And as is often the case with electronics, it can be confusing. Terms and acronyms are used in the electronics industry that you just don't find anywhere else, and if you aren't careful it can keep you from buying newer technology simply because you don't understand it well. That can certainly be the case with modern TV monitors.
The old analog TV sets of yesteryear...
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Please Don't Put Adsense by Google on Your WebSite!
I haven't seen much buzz about Google's new Adsense (and Firefox) referral program on the affiliate marketing forums have you? And I can tell you why. Those publishers who are getting nice Adsense checks don't want more publishers accessing Google's ad inventory. And you know what?
I am tempted to join them in saying:
Please Don't Put Adsense by Google on Your WebSite!
After all, why would you want to get a a google adsense account? If you are like...
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