The InterLock Kit is designed to allow homeowners to safely connect portable and standby generators to their home. The kit locks out the main breaker in the existing home panel and allows the portable ...

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Editor’s note—March 2026: With severe winter weather events happening regularly this season, we checked to make sure all of our recommendations are available and in stock, because generators are no ...

A few hours without power we can deal with, but when it's days or longer we need help. 5 On Your Side's Monica Laliberte checks out portable generators and safer ways to connect them.