This Generator Refueling Mistake Could Be Catastrophic
Each year, many homeowners attempt to refuel their generator while it’s running to avoid the inconvenience of having to shut off power during an outage. The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that as many as 1,000 fires each year are caused by generators, many of which are due to “hot-fueling.” Most major generator manufacturers, including Generac and Honda, explicitly warn against doing this, even threatening to void warranties if you do. I reached out to Eliot Vancil, CEO of FuelLogic...