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Does a Generator Surge Protector Protect Against Lightning Strikes?
No. A standard generator surge protector cannot stop a direct lightning strike, because it is built to clamp everyday voltage…
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What Should I Do If the Hand Pump on My Generator Gas Can Failed After Pumping Two?
You are pumping gas for your generator and the hand pump stops working after just two pulls. This is frustrating,…
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Can I Pump Fuel Uphill with My Generator Gas Can If the Air Valve is Too Small?
Many of us have tried to siphon gas from a generator can into a machine that sits higher. It is…
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How Do I Compare Filter Media Thickness on a Generator Air Filter?
Comparing filter media thickness on a generator air filter helps you choose the right part for your machine. I have…
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Is a Generator Surge Protector Worth the High Price Compared to Others?
When your generator kicks on, dirty power can fry your expensive electronics. A surge protector is the only thing standing…
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How Much Can I Trim Off a Generator Air Filter to Make it Fit?
I have been in your shoes, staring at a new air filter that is just a little too big for…
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Does Filling My Large Generator Gas Can Tank Take over an Hour with the Manual Pump?
I have asked myself this exact question many times while standing next to my generator. If you are using a…
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Can I Mount a Generator Surge Protector to My RV Pedestal?
Yes. A generator surge protector can be mounted to an RV pedestal if the pedestal has a suitable surface and…
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Why Does My Generator Gas Can Nozzle Require Excessive Pumping Effort?
You grab your gas can to fuel the generator, but the nozzle fights back with every pump. This excessive pumping…
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Why is the Plastic Cover on My Surge Protector Cracking Already?
Cracking in a surge protector’s plastic cover usually comes from heat, UV light, and cheap plastic that dries out and…
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Why Does My Generator Air Filter Have the Wrong Height Dimension?
I once swapped an air filter on my generator and found it was a quarter inch too tall. This mismatch…
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Is it Okay to Run a Generator Air Filter Without the Required Pre-Filter?
I’ve seen many people wonder if they can skip the pre-filter on their generator when they’re in a pinch. This…
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Does a Generator Surge Protector Work in Humid or Rainy Weather?
A generator surge protector keeps working in humid or rainy weather only if its enclosure is rated for outdoor moisture…
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How Do I Pull a Generator Gas Can from a Truck Without a Handle on the Base?
I know the struggle of trying to pull a heavy generator gas can from a truck bed when there is…
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Will a Generator Surge Protector Work with a 50 Amp Generator?
Yes. A surge protector rated for 50 amps will work with a 50 amp generator when its plug type and…
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