Home Generator Selection, Installation and Repair: Selection, Installation, and Repair

Home Generator Selection, Installation and Repair: Selection, Installation, and Repair

<h4>Select, set up, and maintain a reliable home generator</h4> <p>This complete and practical guide shows you, step by step, how to choose the best generator for your needs, safely and properly install it, and handle troubleshooting and maintenance. <i>Home Generator Selection, Installation, and Repair</i> covers a wide variety of models, including those from the most popular manufacturers--Briggs and Stratton, Coleman, and Honda. Nearly 150 photos and diagrams help you to identify the various electrical components. This hands-on resource also describes the tools you'll need and provides sources for additional information and discount parts.</p> <p><i>Home Generator Selection, Installation, and Repair</i> explains:</p> <ul> <li>How to decipher the technical terminology used in generator manuals</li> <li>Different types of fuels--gasoline, propane, natural gas, and diesel</li> <li>How to evaluate a generator's quality</li> <li>Essential features, including instrumentation, protection from electroshock, and large pneumatic tires for mobility</li> <li>How to safely connect generator output to home or office circuits</li> <li>Portable generator support requirements, including proper fuel storage and an inventory of parts, such as oil and air filters</li> <li>Emergency fixes</li> <li>Generator troubleshooting and repair procedures</li> <li>Engine overhaul</li> </ul>