Practical knowledge

A calmer plan starts here.

Understand your power needs, choose a fuel strategy and prepare for safe operation.

What Size Generator Do You Need?

Choose your appliances and use our calculator to estimate the running watts, starting watts, and voltage you need.

The power that keeps an appliance running is different from the extra burst it needs to turn on.

Compare storage, refueling and the output available on each fuel.

Learn how the two generator types differ, and what to check for your appliances.

Prepare the oil, service schedule and storage plan before you need them.

Approved containers, local limits and a practical rotation plan.

Make a calm, usable plan for the first hour and the days after.

Learn what a battery power station can run, how long it may last, and how solar charging works.