KPRC 2 Investigator Amy Davis talked with fire officials about her generator and the common mistakes people make with generators that could be deadly. You want to know what you’re buying, and the only ...

"Keep the generator dry. Operate on a dry surface under an open canopy or tent if necessary. Dry your hands before touching ...

GFCIs and extension cords with built-in GFCI protection can be purchased at hardware stores, do-ityourself centers, and other locations that sell electrical equipment. Regardless of GFCI use, ...

When the power goes out and a portable generator roars to life, the weak link in your setup is often not the machine, but the cord you grab in a hurry. One specific extension-cord shortcut, using a ...

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This DIY “shortcut” is a lethal gamble that can fry your generator and void your homeowners insurance. Using double male extension cords with generators causes hazardous backfeeding into the power ...

Extension cords typically have one male end and one female end. However, on sites like Amazon, you might come across cables that have male connectors on both ends. These cables are extremely unsafe to ...

Using the wrong extension cord can be dangerous. They can melt or overheat and cause a fire, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. To prevent this, it’s important to buy the right ...