His answer was, “I’m a union electrician, I put power to the boiler and hook up thermostats; I don’t know about boiler wiring.” It was time for a field visit.

“The solar heating feature is a real standout here, as it means you can have warm water without having to hook up any electricity or gas.

For safety, it is best to switch your main breaker off before using your generator. This prevents overloading the wiring in your home, which can cause a fire, and avoids back feeding, where ...