Generac CorePower 7kW Maintenance Kit Review I’ve been through enough power outages to know that a generator is only as good as its maintenance routine. That’s why I tested the Generac Maintenance Kit for CorePower Home Standby Generator — a 7-kW, gasoline-powered unit with an electric start that needs regular care to stay dependable. This … Read more
3 best Hour Meter for a generator that won’t turn on from vibration while traveling If you tow a generator behind your RV or truck, you know the struggle: every bump and pothole tricks a vibration-activated hour meter into thinking the engine is running. I’ve been there, and it’s frustrating to see phantom hours pile … Read more
Runleader RL-HM035A vs NInE-ROnG Self Powered vs Csyibeielec Digital: Best Tach for Snowmobiles? If you’re trying to keep your snowmobile’s engine in peak shape, a good tach-hour meter is a must. I’ve been testing three popular options: the Runleader RL-HM035A, the NInE-ROnG Self Powered, and the new Csyibeielec Digital — each with different strengths for … Read more
Wrapping the pickup wire around your spark plug wire is how your hour meter knows the engine is running. Getting this wrap right is the difference between a meter that works and one that gives false readings. The number of wraps matters more than most people think. I have found that four to six tight … Read more
I recently noticed the copper coating on my grounding rod looked a bit thin in spots. This made me wonder if it was still doing its job properly. A good ground rod is your home’s first defense against electrical surges. Many homeowners don’t realize that thin copper cladding can expose the steel core to moisture. … Read more
7 best Grounding Rod that comes in 4-foot sections for easier driving Driving a single 8-foot rod into hard soil is a backbreaking chore that most people dread. That’s why I love the best grounding rod that comes in 4-foot sections for easier driving — you can hammer each piece in by hand without a … Read more
GOUNENGNAIL vs Skywalker vs MOKIKUBA: Best Ground Rod for Antenna Grounding? If you’re setting up an outdoor antenna, you need a solid ground rod, and three popular options are the GOUNENGNAIL 4ft Ground Rod, the Skywalker 4ft Ground Rod, and the MOKIKUBA Portable Ground Rod. The GOUNENGNAIL and Skywalker are both 3/8-inch by 4-foot copper-clad … Read more
MOKIKUBA Portable Ground Rod 17.5-Inch Review I needed a quick grounding solution for my backyard antenna setup, and the MOKIKUBA Portable Ground Rod caught my eye. At just 17.5 inches long and 14 ounces, it’s surprisingly easy to drive into the ground with the oval-eye design. This rod is really for anyone setting up electric … Read more
I remember the first time I tried to move my generator around a tight corner in my garage. The wheels just locked up and scraped sideways, which was frustrating and noisy. Most generator wheel kits come with fixed axles that don’t swivel, which is the real problem. Without a pivoting caster, the wheels can’t change … Read more
7 best Generator Wheel Kit with a folding handle that stays out of the way If you’re tired of wrestling a heavy generator across your garage or campsite, you know the right wheel kit makes all the difference. The problem is most handles stick out like a sore thumb, taking up space and getting snagged … Read more