How To Connect A Backup Generator To Your House
We’ve never been more reliant on power, yet with warnings of extreme weather events, and the power outages they cause, becoming the new normal the main power supply can’t always be relied upon. Having a backup power supply ready, in the form of a portable generator, can help keep a power failure from being a […]
How Dual Fuel Generators Work
The beauty of a dual-fuel generator is that, as well as not being reliant on electricity from the main power grids, you are also not solely reliant on one type of fuel. If you run out of one type of fuel or one becomes more difficult to obtain, say during a petrol shortage, then you […]
Best Type Of Oil For Your Lawn Mower
All petrol mowers regardless of engine type, age, and level of usage need oil. Oil keeps the engine lubricated and cooled ensuring it works efficiently and for a long time. Choosing lawn mower oil can seem complicated. This guide will help you decide what lawn mower oil type is best for your particular mower. Types […]
How Many Solar Panels Do I Need To Go Off-Grid?
Whether you want to fight climate change by reducing your carbon footprint or have had enough of spiralling energy bills, or if you are living somewhere remote and not connected to grid electricity, investing in an off-grid solar system could be the answer. An off-grid solar power system means you can be totally reliant on […]
A Beginners Guide to Mastering the Compound Mitre Saw
As one of the most useful and easy-to-use wood-cutting tools the compound mitre saw is a must-have for anyone who enjoys or wants to start any number of DIY projects. This beginner’s guide will give you a great overview of electric mitres saws and how to use them. What is a Compound Mitre Saw? A […]
A Step-By-Step Guide On How To Use A Brushless Impact Driver
Brushless impact drivers are a highly versatile, powerful and useful addition to anyone’s toolkit. Whether you work in construction or want a useful, relatively small tool that packs a punch for your DIY tasks at home – they are a must-have. This article explains why that is the case as well as how to use […]
How To Choose The Right Portable Generator For Camping
Perhaps it’s the stresses of modern life, or perhaps it is the fallout from repeated lockdowns during the pandemic but more of us than ever before are looking to get out into the great outdoors and go camping. Whether you are a newbie camper who is looking to buy a camping generator, whether you are […]
What Wind Turbine Design Is The Most Efficient?
Many of us are trying harder to ‘do our bit’ when it comes to reducing our carbon footprint, so generating our own electricity to use in our homes is becoming far more commonplace. The number of solar panels we see on rooftops around the country grows daily. Wind turbines are still a less common sight […]
What Are The Different Types Of Solar Power Systems?
Whether you are looking to become more environmentally friendly, reduce your spiralling energy costs, or to protect yourself from the impact of the threatened blackouts, solar panels for your home look to be a wiser investment every day. But, there is a lot of information out there, some of it conflicting and a lot of […]
How Does An Off Grid Solar System Work?
With energy prices soaring and the genuine possibility that they may continue to do so long term, many people are looking at meeting their energy demands off-grid with the power of renewable energy. Off-grid solar systems allow people to power their homes without relying on the national grid and therefore aren’t held hostage to the […]