How to secure your home's power during a blackout
In short: This video demonstrates the process of selecting and setting up a backup generator. Watch as Ben and Kevin test a natural gas unit to ensure it can power essential home systems when the grid fails.
The demonstration focuses on installing a natural gas generator in a backyard setting to provide an emergency power supply. By testing the unit via an automatic transfer switch located in the basement, the experts show how to manage a large portion of a home's electrical load during a blackout.
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