On the other hand, standby generators connect to your home's electrical ... to a dedicated fuel source and installing a transfer switch. Battery backups are the clear winner in this category.

An option for those living in these situations is a backup generator, often turned on and connected by an automatic transfer switch. These are necessary safety devices too; they keep power lines ...

We selected the portable and inverter models based on our experience using generators for backup power with and without transfer switches, on construction sites to run power tools and equipment ...