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Home & Garden: OPEI Offers Tips for Safe Generator Use

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September 17, 2022
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Consumers increasingly turn to generators for power in emergency situations because the world is unpredictable. Year-round weather challenges are now the norm, with snow, ice, wind, tornadoes, hurricanes, record-breaking rain, and flooding occurring throughout the year and no longer confined to a season.

“Consumers want and need reliable power. When the electricity goes out, generators keep your home or business humming with light and power,” said Kris Kiser, President, and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI). 

“Today’s generators offer a variety of features, and there is a product for every need,” said Kiser. “While shopping for your generator, consider other equipment that could be useful in cleaning up after challenging weather, such as a water pump, chain saw, or pole pruner. And don’t forget outdoor-rated extension cords and fuel cans.”
 
Tips from OPEI for safe generator use:

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  • Consider what you need. When purchasing a generator, determine how many kilowatts are needed for essential items (charging family cell phones, a refrigerator, etc.) during an emergency.
  • Research generators online before you buy. Talk with the staff at the store or ask questions online. Discuss safety features and ask about manufacturer fueling and care instructions. Generators offer a variety of features. Circuit-breaker-protected outlets will guard against generator overload. A larger fuel tank will provide extra running time. Integrated fuel gauges will help keep tabs on fuel levels and prevent power interruptions. Low-tone mufflers make for quieter operation. Fold-down handles and wheels can make it easier to move your generator.
  • Keep an outdoor-rated extension cord on hand. Be sure it is long enough to place the generator at a safe distance from your home and is certified to carry the generator’s power load. 
  • Identify where you will put the generator. Place the generator outside and away from windows, doors, and vents that could allow carbon monoxide to come indoors. Never put a generator in your home, garage, porch, or breezeway. Give portable generators plenty of room for ventilation. Determine now how you will secure the generator.
  • Install a carbon monoxide detector.  Add this safety device to your home, and be sure to keep extra batteries on hand for it.
  • Keep generators dry. Before a storm hits, identify how to cover and vent the generator. Buy model-specific tents or generator covers online, at home centers, or a hardware store.
  • Have the right fuel on hand before a storm hits. Use an appropriate container designed to hold fuel that seals well. 
  • Store fuel in a safe place away from heat sources and out of the reach of children. Label the can with the date of purchase and the ethanol content. Check filled cans regularly and replenish them if needed. Remember, fuel more than 30 days old should not be used in any outdoor power equipment and can phase separately.
  • Use the type of fuel recommended by the generator manufacturer. It is illegal to use any fuel with more than 10% ethanol in outdoor power equipment (for more information on proper fueling for outdoor power equipment, visit www.LookBeforeYouPump.com).

For safety information and to find out which manufacturers make various outdoor power equipment products go to www.opei.org. 

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About OPEI

OPEI is an international trade association representing manufacturers and suppliers of outdoor power equipment, small engines, battery power systems, portable generators, utility, and personal transport vehicles, and golf cars. OPEI is the advocacy voice of the industry, a recognized Standards Development Organization for the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and active internationally through the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) in the development of safety and performance standards. OPEI owns Equip Exposition, the international landscape, outdoor living, and equipment exposition, and administers the TurfMutt Foundation, which directs the environmental education program, TurfMutt. OPEI-Canada represents members on various issues, including recycling, emissions, and other regulatory developments across the Canadian provinces.

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