Home Backup Editor

Dan Miller

Dan covers portable power for home use: outage preparation, running essentials when the grid goes down, and helping families pick the right unit for their household needs. His articles answer the practical questions, like which station can run your fridge for 12 hours, your CPAP overnight, or your sump pump in a storm.
71 articles

Hurricane Prep: Power Your Home During Outages

Dramatic illustration of house during hurricane with lightning, heavy rain, and stormy clouds while windows glow showing backup power station maintaining electricity during severe weather emergency

When Hurricane Ian tore through Florida in September 2022, over 2.6 million residents lost power. Some waited seven days—or longer—for electricity to return. Families sat in sweltering heat, watched groceries spoil in dead refrigerators, and worried about keeping phones charged to reach emergency services. The difference between those who weathered the storm with dignity and … Read more

Transfer Switch Installation Guide for Power Stations (2026)

echnical infographic showing transfer switch installation process with electrical panel, transfer switch unit, and power station connected by cyan wiring flow lines and step-by-step arrows

You just unboxed your $3,000+ Anker F3800 home backup kit. The transfer switch sits there, intimidating. Should you call an electrician ($800-1,200) or DIY? This guide answers that question—and walks you through every step if you choose to install it yourself. Here’s the reality: installing a manual transfer switch for a solar generator or portable … Read more