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Buying Guides
Clear, expert led guidance for high ticket decisions. Written and reviewed by professionals who install and specify this equipment every day.
Home Standby Generator Buying Guide
A step by step guide to sizing, fuel type, transfer switches, and installation, built on guidance from our licensed Master Electrician.
12 min readElectrical Wire and Cable Buying Guide
A step by step guide to wire gauge, cable type, color coding, and buying the right length, built on guidance from our…
10 min readPortable Generator Buying Guide
A step by step guide to sizing, fuel type, safe connection, and the features that matter, built on guidance from our licensed…
11 min readAutomatic Transfer Switch Buying Guide
A step by step guide to switch type, amperage sizing, service ratings, and safe installation, built on guidance from our licensed Master…
11 min readTHHN Wire Buying Guide
A step by step guide to THHN and THWN ratings, gauge, conduit use, and buying by color, built on guidance from our…
10 min readGenerator Accessories and Maintenance Buying Guide
A step by step guide to base pads, connection accessories, maintenance kits, and batteries, built on guidance from our licensed Master Electrician.
10 min readKohler Home Standby Generator Buying Guide
A step by step guide to sizing, fuel type, the Kohler lineup, transfer switches, and installation, built on guidance from our licensed…
11 min readGenerac Home Standby Generator Buying Guide
A step by step guide to sizing, fuel type, the Generac lineup, transfer switches, and installation, built on guidance from our licensed…
11 min readWire Size Buying Guide
A step by step guide to choosing the right wire size by amperage, appliance, material, and distance, built on guidance from our…
10 min readCummins Home Standby Generator Buying Guide
A step by step guide to sizing, fuel type, the Cummins lineup, transfer switches, and installation, built on guidance from our licensed…
11 min readRomex Wire Buying Guide (NM-B Cable)
A step by step guide to NM-B gauge, jacket colors, conductor count, and where Romex is allowed, built on guidance from our…
10 min readWhole House Generator Buying Guide
A step by step guide to whole home coverage, sizing, fuel, transfer switches, and total cost, built on guidance from our licensed…
12 min readGenerator Sizing Buying Guide
A step by step guide to sizing a generator by running and starting watts, appliance loads, and coverage level, built on guidance…
11 min read