The U.S. electric grid - or the massive power flow throughout the country - is supported by only a small number of America's substations. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) reports that the country is vulnerable to a coast-to-coast blackout if only nine of the country's 55,000 electric-transmission substations are disabled by sabotage, extreme weather [...]
The Short Answer: Overcurrent protection prevents electrical systems and equipment from being damaged when more current flows through an electrical circuit than it can safely handle. An overcurrent protection device such as a fuse or circuit breaker helps protect against overloads, short circuits, and ground faults by interrupting current flow during an overcurrent condition. Every [...]
When disaster strikes, there's potential for you to end up without any kind of power in your home or business. If you operate important machinery, frequently have power outages due to storms or natural disasters, or just want to make sure that you can use your appliances in the event of an emergency, you may [...]
The Inverter Store has all kinds of portable power supplies for camping come spring, summer, autumn - and even winter (if you enjoy ice fishing or setting up camp next to a glittering, frozen lake). And while we know you don't want to spoil the serenity offered by Mother Nature with too many electrically powered [...]
The San Francisco Bay area was without electricity starting Oct. 9 in a planned shutdown from California's two largest utilities - Pacific Gas & Electric and Southern California Edison. The shutdown impacted about 800,000 electricity customers, but the number of people without power was estimated to be closer to two million: in many cases, an [...]
What Should You Know Before Building a Grow Room? Whether you want to create a modest year-round flower garden or a massive medical marijuana facility, you'll need a good grow room. As with any new space, the right result begins with proper planning and design. In particular, you'll need the right power setup for a [...]
How Do You Power a Grow Room? Every avid gardener dreams of having a garden that's open 24/7/365. However, owning a grow room isn't just about having the physical space - you also need adequate power to run it. Fortunately for hobby gardeners, many power technology and efficiency advancements have been made in recent years. [...]
Power Anywhere with AIMS Power Portable Inverter Generators We've all been in situations where we need power off the grid, whether we're tailgating, camping or are simply too far away from the garage to power the Shop-Vac. In these situations, we rely on portable power, typically in the form of generators, for a big-time boost. [...]
Solar Charge Controllers and What They Do A solar charge controller deals with the power going into the battery bank from the sun oriented cluster. When a solar panel is hit by sunlight, the photovoltaic (PV) cells collect that energy in cells made of silicon crystals and impurities like boron which make them better [...]
Which inverter is right for camping/tailgating? Deciding on an inverter for camping or a power inverter for tailgating can be a confusing process due to the electrical equipment that you plan on utilizing from your camper, trailer, car or otherwise. What's the best inverter generator for camping? What size inverter do you need for camping? [...]
