Generators are great, but dangerous when used improperly

Everybody loves back up generators in a storm, but they can be deadly if used improperly. Contractors, please educate your customers on the importance of never keeping back up generators indoors, and positioning them correctly outdoors, to avoid carbon monoxide gases. Read this story as a cautionary tale.

http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Family-Suffers-Carbon-Monox...

Tags: BPI, Danger, Educate, Generators, Power, Storm

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Permalink Reply by Jason Kaylor on October 30, 2012 at 10:16am

This one is EPA compliant for emissions and puts out one of the lowest CO levels among any generator on the market.  

http://www.aikencolon.com/generac-qto4854c-quietsource-standby-gene...

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