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  2. Thinking about getting a generator after recent power outages ...

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    Generators should never be plugged into a wall outlet or main electrical panel to power a house. Make sure that the generator is functioning properly, in good shape and has fresh fuel.

  3. U.S. recommends mandatory safety rules for generators after ...

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    The Consumer Product Safety Commission plans to recommend new mandatory rules to make portable generators safer, saying manufacturers have not voluntarily done enough to prevent carbon monoxide ...

  4. U.S. advances portable generator safety rule to prevent ... - AOL

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    The Consumer Product Safety Commission is advancing new rules to make portable generators safer, citing a rising number of carbon monoxide poisoning deaths. U.S. advances portable generator safety ...

  5. Electrical safety standards - Wikipedia

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    In 1994 were established Electrical Safety Foundation International non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to promoting electrical safety at home and in the workplace. [ 3 ] Standard 29 CFR 1910.269 – for electric power generation, transmission, and distribution, contained comprehensive regulations and addressed control of hazardous ...

  6. Gaseous fire suppression - Wikipedia

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    After a preset time, the agent starts to discharge. This can be paused by activating an abort switch, which pauses the countdown as long as it is activated, allowing everyone to evacuate the area. Accidents have also occurred during maintenance of these systems, so proper safety precautions must be taken beforehand. [4]

  7. Hydrogen safety - Wikipedia

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    NASA also references Safety Standard for Hydrogen and Hydrogen Systems [110] and the Sourcebook for Hydrogen Applications. [111] [106] Another organization responsible for hydrogen safety guidelines is the Compressed Gas Association (CGA), which has a number of references of their own covering general hydrogen storage, [112] piping, [113] and ...

  8. Emergency power system - Wikipedia

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    A backup generator for a large apartment building A backup power fuel cell for telecom applications A portable emergency power generator in a shipping container. An emergency power system is an independent source of electrical power that supports important electrical systems on loss of normal power supply.

  9. Small engine - Wikipedia

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    Briggs & Stratton Vanguard V-twin engine in a portable generator. A small engine is the general term for a wide range of small-displacement, low-powered internal combustion engines used to power lawn mowers, generators, concrete mixers and many other machines that require independent power sources. [1]