With record-setting cold and storms in the US this winter, use of electric generators has skyrocketed. However, they can be dangerous – as the attached infographic from the U. S. Consumer Safety Product Commission clearly demonstrates. So here are their suggestions for safely using your electric generator while staying warm … and even having power left over to watch TV.
3 Critical Electrical Generator Safety Tips
* ALWAYS keep your generator outside, rather than inside …
* Because of the danger of carbon monoxide poison, your generator should be at least 20 feet from doors, windows or any access point to your indoor air …
* Install carbon monoxide alarms in your home and if they go off, exit your home immediately and call 911 …
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