Generac transfer switches are an essential part of any backup power system. They ensure that when the utility power fails, the generator power takes over automatically. The transfer switch is responsible for monitoring the power supply from both the utility and the generator and making sure that the power supply is stable and reliable. However, […]
You start your generator, and after a while of working, you notice your surroundings are filled with black smoke while your generator is still working. You loaded your appliances, but it wasn’t functioning properly as it was supposed to. This means there’s something wrong somewhere, or there’s something you have done wrong, making your generator5
I have worked with my uncle for more than seven years and one thing people complain about the most is that their generator runs out of gas and in the end after putting in another gas, it won’t start. Then, I mostly advise people never to run their generator gas out except when traveling, and
Okay, don’t rush! I know you are looking for the right oil filter for your Generac generator, maybe because the weekly test is not working and it needs some services. With this, you have to change its oil filter in no time and also change its oil. And at Generator Hacks, we have helped and
Are you having a lot of generator scrap or waste and you don’t know what to do with them? Or are you having an abandoned generator you no longer use and want to dispose of but don’t know how you can dispose of your generator? Or let me say you went to your generator repairer
As someone who has been repairing generators for 7+ years now, I can tell that a lot of people regret giving out their generators for repairs and servicing in Nigeria. As a result, many generator owners in Nigeria gave up allowing generator services and repair companies to help fix their generators. With that, they prefer
Diesel generators have proven to be a great source of generating power reliably and efficiently without issues for decades now. And according to Fortune Business Insights, the global diesel generator market size was 16.89 billion dollars in 2021 and is projected to reach 26.09 billion dollars by 2029. So with that, you can see that
What oil does a Cummins diesel take? This is a question asked by almost everyone using a Cummins diesel engine type of generator. However, to stop individuals from asking the same questions always, Cummins themselves have recommended two different types of oil for their diesel engines to keep them running efficiently. Therefore, to know more
Most of the time, you will not want to buy a new generator part when yours develops a fault; you will want to use a part removed from a generator that’s not in use anymore or has been disassembled. Some of these generator parts aren’t in production anymore, and the best you can do to
One of the most important features of a portable generator is its ability to power any electrical appliance. While some generators come with a transfer switch, others don’t. Connecting your portable generator to your house or business without a transfer switch is dangerous if you don’t do it properly. And in most cases, it’s not
You’ve probably seen most commercials for Generac standby generators, touting their ability to keep houses running in the event of a power outage. While a standby generator is a great investment to protect yourself from a power outage, how much does it cost to install one? In this blog post, I will give you a
Let’s say you bought a new backup generator and you want to install it, whether in your house or business place. And now you have decided to install the backup generator which is a great decision! But now what? How do you make sure the installation process is a success? Here are a few tips
