KPRC 2 Investigator Amy Davis talked with fire officials about her generator and the common mistakes people make with generators that could be deadly. You want to know what you’re buying, and the only ...

That allows the generator to power entire circuits in your home rather than requiring you to plug in individual appliances and electronics with extension cords. Midsized inverter generators weigh 80 ...

Extension cords typically have one male end and one female end. However, on sites like Amazon, you might come across cables that have male connectors on both ends. These cables are extremely unsafe to ...

Q: While we were preparing for Hurricane Irma, my son told me I should not use my portable generator to power my TV and computer. Is this true? A: It's impossible to say without more specific ...

(MENAFN- PR Newswire) NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a notification from UL that the three generator distribution extension cords identified below may pose a fire ...

Q. While preparing for Hurricane Irma, my son told me I should not use my portable generator to power my TV and computer. Is this true? — J.F., Ridgeland, S.C. A. Many portable generators are not ...

Electrical extension cords are tremendously useful for powering devices when your gadget’s power cord isn’t long enough to reach an electrical outlet. Normal extension cords have a so-called male plug ...