Your home generator can power plenty of devices, but there are some items you should keep unplugged to avoid damage, overloads, or tripping the system.

Portable generators are useful in an outage or emergency. However, some everyday appliances will suffer damage or stop ...

Always run your generator at least 20 to 25 feet from the house. If you can’t get it that far away, make sure you aren’t near ...

A reliable power source turns a good tailgate or campsite into a great one. Whether you're running a TV and blender in a ...

Abstract: This research describes a portable power source that harvests energy from waste heat using a thermoelectric generator (TEG). The output voltage and power of TEG depend on the temperature ...

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The winter storm that hit Tennessee this weekend has had some major impacts, including power outages. And if you secured a portable generator as a backup for power outages, ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Portable generators are popular choices for people who want a backup plan in case they lose power in severe winter weather events, but there are a few things you should know ...

Hunter Hoagland talks with the Tennessee Aquarium about a new exhibit open just in time for Spring Break. Schools estimated the project would cost taxpayers more than $18 million to build and ...

Shannon Henderson was happy to have made it to the store in time to purchase the last portable generator on the shelf as she was preparing for the predicted winter storm which is likely to arrive in ...

Power outages can happen at any time, but they’re especially common in the winter. To avoid being cold and without electricity for an extended period of time, invest in a generator like this dual-fuel ...