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How Long Does it Take to Fill a Large Generator Gas Can Properly?
I’ve watched many people rush through filling a large generator gas can, and it always makes me nervous. Getting it…
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Why is My Generator Gas Can Expensive for What You Get in Quality?
I’ve bought plenty of gas cans for my generator, and I always wince at the price. It’s frustrating to hand…
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What Do I Do If My Generator Gas Can Has No Vent Hole and I Must Create One?
I found myself in this exact situation last winter when my generator gas can had no vent hole. Without a…
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Should I Replace a Generator Surge Protector that Stopped Working?
Yes. A surge protector that has taken a hit is spent, and it will not protect a generator from the…
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What Happens when the Air Filter Diameter on My Generator is Too Small?
When your generator’s air filter has a diameter that’s too small, it struggles to pull in enough air for proper…
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Is an Expensive Generator Air Filter Worth the Brand Name Markup?
I’ve spent years maintaining generators, and I’ve often wondered if paying double for a brand name air filter is really…
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Is Thinner Filter Media on a Generator Air Filter a Sign of Poor Quality?
I have often wondered if a thinner filter media on a generator air filter automatically means it is cheap junk.…
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Why Do Instructions Not Mention Waiting 2-3 Minutes After Plugging in a Generator Surge?
Generator instructions omit a 2-3 minute wait because surge protection is designed to act instantly, not on a timer. Voltage…
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Can a Slightly Oversized Generator Air Filter Damage My Generator Box?
We often wonder if a slightly oversized air filter can really hurt our generator. It seems harmless, but the wrong…
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Why Does the Cap on My Generator Gas Can Need to Be Extremely Tight?
You might wonder why your generator gas can cap needs to be so tight. I thought the same thing until…
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How Do I Get a Manufacturer to Honor a Lifetime Warranty on a Generator Surge Protector?
Getting a manufacturer to honor a lifetime warranty on a generator surge protector requires proof of purchase, a clear description…
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Can a Generator Surge Protector Work Without Digital Voltage Indicators?
Yes. A surge protector works without digital voltage indicators because its core job is clamping voltage spikes, not displaying numbers.…
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Why Does My Generator Gas Can Leak at the Factory-Installed Outlet Port?
You fill your generator gas can, head out to start the machine, and find fuel dripping from the factory-installed outlet…
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How Can I Fix a Generator Gas Can Hose that Hangs Too Low?
I’ve dealt with a generator gas can hose that hangs too low, and it’s a real pain. That low hose…
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Does the Child Lock on My Generator Gas Can Complicate Dispensing?
I remember the first time I tried to use a gas can with a child lock for my generator. That…
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