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Practical guides, sizing tips, and industry insights to help you make smarter power protection decisions.

Blog · Saturday 9th of May 2026 · Jane Smith

I Ordered a 600 kVA SDMO Generator Wrong (Twice) — Here's My 9-Step Checklist So You Don't

After mis-spec'ing a 600 kVA SDMO generator (and a 350 kW unit) and wasting ~$4,500, I built a pre-order checklist. [...]

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Blog · Friday 8th of May 2026 · Jane Smith

Sizing Up Your Emergency Power: 80kW vs. 550kW vs. 1000kW Generators & The Right Transfer Switch

Stop guessing on generator size and transfer switch type. An emergency power specialist breaks down the three most commo [...]

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Blog · Friday 8th of May 2026 · Jane Smith

Kohler vs. Generac Whole House Generators: What an Admin Buyer Learned After 5 Years of Managing Emergency Power Procurement

An admin buyer's detailed comparison of Kohler vs. Generac whole house generators, drawing on insights from managin [...]

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Blog · Thursday 7th of May 2026 · Jane Smith

SDMO Generator Buyer's Guide: Answering Your 6 Most Pressing Questions

A practical FAQ based on real procurement experience covering SDMO generators, Kohler models, Yamaha inverters, home sec [...]

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Blog · Thursday 7th of May 2026 · Jane Smith

SDMO Generator: What to Do When Your Power Needs Are NOT 'Standard'

One-size-fits-all power solutions rarely work. From a 550 kVA SDMO for a mega event to a Westinghouse 12500 for a home b [...]

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Blog · Wednesday 6th of May 2026 · Jane Smith

SDMO Generators vs. Generac: A Quality Inspector’s Perspective on the 25-40 kVA Range

A quality inspection manager compares SDMO and Generac generators in the 25-40 kVA range, focusing on build consistency, [...]

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Blog · Wednesday 6th of May 2026 · Jane Smith

Why I Believe the ‘175 kW SDMO Generator’ Market Is Being Misread in 2025 (And What That Means for Your Power Plan)

A veteran emergency power specialist argues that focusing too much on brand name (SDMO, Kohler) and granular specs (175 [...]

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Blog · Thursday 30th of April 2026 · Jane Smith

Why I Won't Let Our Procurement Team Treat Small Orders Like 'Not Worth It' Anymore

A procurement manager's argument against ignoring small generator orders, using the 250 kva kohler sdmo generator a [...]

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Blog · Thursday 30th of April 2026 · Jane Smith

5 Steps to Wire an Automatic Home Generator (Plus When to Call a Pro)

Learn how to wire a generator to a breaker box for a propane or natural gas automatic home generator. A step-by-step gui [...]

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