A bad driver could put you in the dark

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Two drivers racing on the Gulf Freeway’s feeder road couldn’t have known how expensive their fun would be to people they’d never meet. As their vehicles raced at high-speed, swapping lanes for fun, one of them lost control, rolled over and took out a power pole. Instantly, over 10,000 homes and businesses were in the […]

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One close shave nobody wants

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Why is getting a National Electric Code approved load calculation the first step in a proper generator installation? Because it ensures the one you have installed is capable of providing adequate electric to match the needs it has to cover. In other words, it prevents you from coming up short on power while also protecting […]

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Who’s got your backup’s back?

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32.5% of all standby generators won’t start when they’re needed. It’s not because they’re lacking in quality or were installed improperly. It’s because owners don’t monitor them. That’s where PowerPulse 24 comes in. Generators are mechanical devices. They require nominal maintenance to keep running without fail year after year. Learn more in the video featuring […]

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Hunting storms we hide from

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It takes a particular kind of person to chase after a storm that sends more reasonable people looking for cover. Hurricane chasers are a fascinating breed. As this year’s season gets off to a start, here’s a first-hand look at what it’s like to charge into the raging fury of mother nature.

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24 ways to make your generator start

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Rita and Ike changed how Houstonians think about hurricanes. The first one drove many to flee, while the second saw more of us “hunker down” in accordance with Harris County Judge Ed Emmett‘s directive. Rita was a wake-up call to get a standby generator for Howard Hoover who began preparing back when Ike was just […]

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