Thinking about a backup generator for your home? Here's what you need to know about costs, fuel types, installation and more.

The most common use and ... in at home using a generator. These generators, sometimes called backup generators, are used to provide temporary power when and where it is needed. Portable is a ...

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or a 250-gallon propane tank for stationary models. The Generac RS7000E is part of the Generators test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Portable Generators models like the RS7000E ...

Stationary models are fueled externally from a fixed propane or natural-gas tank. How many appliances you can plug directly into the generator (portable units only). We strongly recommend you use ...