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Fuel Transfer Pumps and Handling Equipment for Generators: Selection and Design Guide

Stationary fuel transfer pump sizing (5-100 GPM), day-tank fill controls, duplex arrangements for Level 1 systems, portable transfer for refueling, and the small components that decide reliability.

Sep 01, 2026 · 12 min read Read the featured article →
Safety First: OSHA and NFPA Requirements for Solar Installation Crews
Solar

Safety First: OSHA and NFPA Requirements for Solar Installation Crews

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Apr 15, 202618 min read
EG4 solar energy products display, including solar panels, inverters, batteries, and control units.
Solar

EG4 Solar Products: Leading the Charge in Energy Solutions for Homeowners and Businesses

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Champion portable generators outdoors near RV and buildings, Portlandia Electric Supply ad
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Power Your Life with Champion Portable Generators: Electric Start & Inverter Options

Champion Power Equipment built its reputation the hard way: generators that start on the second pull in January,...

Mar 10, 202528 min read
Reliable RV Generators – Top Cummins Inverter Options for Camping & Travel
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Discover the Best RV Generators: Expert Reviews and Insights on Cummins Inverter Options

Updated September 2026 — refreshed against the live PES catalog; product pricing verified 2026-09-26. I've spent enough nights...

Feb 05, 202516 min read

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PES Supply generator fuel infrastructure guide
Batteries & Storage

Diesel Fuel Storage for Emergency Backup Power: Tanks, Containment, Polishing, and NFPA 110

UL-142 vs UL-2085 tank selection, day tank + main tank layouts, SPCC and NFPA 30, fuel polishing, Tier...

Sep 01, 202614 min read
Backup generators in real-world settings: home standby, commercial, and portable units.
Batteries & Storage

Backup Generators: A Comprehensive Guide to Sizing, Types, Installation, and Maintenance

Updated September 2026 — refreshed against the live PES catalog; product pricing verified 2026-09-26. I've been behind the...

Oct 31, 202516 min read
Home Generator Solutions: Finding the Best Backup Power for Your Needs
Batteries & Storage

Home Generator Solutions: Finding the Best Backup Power for Your Needs

Updated September 2026 — refreshed against the live PES catalog; product pricing verified 2026-09-26. Every September the calls...

Feb 20, 202521 min read
PES Supply generator fuel infrastructure guide
Generators

Fuel Transfer Pumps and Handling Equipment for Generators: Selection and Design Guide

Stationary fuel transfer pump sizing (5-100 GPM), day-tank fill controls, duplex arrangements for Level 1 systems, portable transfer...

Sep 01, 202612 min read
PES Supply generator fuel infrastructure guide
Generators

Diesel Fuel Storage for Emergency Backup Power: Tanks, Containment, Polishing, and NFPA 110

UL-142 vs UL-2085 tank selection, day tank + main tank layouts, SPCC and NFPA 30, fuel polishing, Tier...

Sep 01, 202614 min read
PES Supply generator fuel infrastructure guide
Generators

Propane Tank and Gas Line Sizing for Standby Generators: NFPA 54 and 58 in Practice

LP tank sizing for runtime and vaporization at design low temp. NFPA 54 vapor-line sizing tables, worked example...

Sep 01, 202612 min read
PES Supply generator fuel infrastructure guide
Generators

Generator Fuel Infrastructure Complete Guide: Tanks, Lines, Regulators, and Runtime by Fuel

LP vs natural gas vs diesel selection for standby power. Tank sizing by kW and runtime target, NFPA...

Sep 01, 202613 min read

Electrical & Code

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Whole Home Load Reference Continuous Watts by Circuit NEC 220 PES Distributor Chart
Electrical & Code

Standby Generator Load Reference Chart — kW Sizing by Appliance

Reference chart of typical residential and small-commercial appliance running and starting watts, plus a load-tier lookup for standby...

Aug 31, 20268 min read
Transfer Switch Sizing Chart: Match Amps to Your Generator & Panel
Electrical & Code

Transfer Switch Sizing Chart: Match Amps to Your Generator & Panel

Transfer switch sizing chart — match ATS amperage to your generator kW and service panel, service-entrance vs. select-circuit,...

Jul 23, 202616 min read
2024 Generator Market Update: Standby Power Demand Surges with Grid Instability
Electrical & Code

2024 Generator Market Update: Standby Power Demand Surges with Grid Instability

Updated September 2026 — refreshed against the live PES catalog; product pricing verified 2026-09-26. I've spent the last...

Oct 15, 202416 min read

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2024 Generator Market Update: Standby Power Demand Surges with Grid Instability
Industry Desk

2024 Generator Market Update: Standby Power Demand Surges with Grid Instability

Updated September 2026 — refreshed against the live PES catalog; product pricing verified 2026-09-26. I've spent the last...

Oct 15, 202416 min read

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PES Supply generator fuel infrastructure guide
containment

Diesel Fuel Storage for Emergency Backup Power: Tanks, Containment, Polishing, and NFPA 110

UL-142 vs UL-2085 tank selection, day tank + main tank layouts, SPCC and NFPA 30, fuel polishing, Tier...

Sep 01, 202614 min read
PES Supply generator fuel infrastructure guide
gas-line

Propane Tank and Gas Line Sizing for Standby Generators: NFPA 54 and 58 in Practice

LP tank sizing for runtime and vaporization at design low temp. NFPA 54 vapor-line sizing tables, worked example...

Sep 01, 202612 min read
PES Supply generator fuel infrastructure guide
diesel

Generator Fuel Infrastructure Complete Guide: Tanks, Lines, Regulators, and Runtime by Fuel

LP vs natural gas vs diesel selection for standby power. Tank sizing by kW and runtime target, NFPA...

Sep 01, 202613 min read
Whole Home Load Reference Continuous Watts by Circuit NEC 220 PES Distributor Chart
contractor

Standby Generator Load Reference Chart — kW Sizing by Appliance

Reference chart of typical residential and small-commercial appliance running and starting watts, plus a load-tier lookup for standby...

Aug 31, 20268 min read
Kohler Standby Generator Lineup RESA REZG REOZK 14 to 150 kW PES Distributor Chart
contractor

Kohler Standby Generator Authorized Distributor — Contractor Pricing

KOHLER authorized-distributor coverage from PES Supply. RESA / RESV residential and commercial diesel & NG standby stocked, contractor...

Aug 31, 202617 min read
Briggs and Stratton Standby Generator Lineup Fortress Residential 10 to 125 kW PES Distributor Chart
briggs

Briggs & Stratton Standby Generator Authorized Distributor — Contractor Pricing

Briggs & Stratton authorized-distributor coverage from PES Supply. Vanguard residential and Fortress commercial standby stocked with contractor tiers...

Aug 31, 202617 min read
Cummins Standby Generator Lineup Quiet Connect C Series 13 to 200 kW PES Distributor Chart
contractor

Cummins Standby Generator Authorized Distributor — Contractor Pricing

Cummins authorized-distributor coverage from PES Supply. Quiet Connect residential and C-series commercial stocked, contractor tiers, freight economics from...

Aug 31, 202617 min read
Generac Standby Generator Lineup 7 5 to 150 kW PES Distributor Chart
contractor

Generac Standby Generator Authorized Distributor — Contractor Pricing

Generac authorized-distributor coverage from PES Supply. Guardian and Protector Series stocked with matched transfer switches, contractor tiers, next-day...

Aug 31, 202618 min read
Standby Generator Brand Comparison Generac Cummins Briggs Kohler PES Distributor Chart
contractor

Standby Generator Distributor — Generac, Cummins, Briggs & Stratton, Kohler

PES Supply is your OEM-authorized standby generator distributor for Generac, Cummins, Briggs & Stratton, and Kohler — contractor...

Aug 31, 202622 min read
Generator Transfer Switch Types: Manual vs. Automatic (ATS) Guide
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Generator Transfer Switch Types: Manual vs. Automatic (ATS) Guide

Updated September 2026 — refreshed against the live PES catalog; product pricing verified 2026-09-26. Every August we get...

Jul 31, 202616 min read
Standby Generator Sizing Calculator: How to Choose the Right kW
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Standby Generator Sizing Calculator: How to Choose the Right kW

PES PES Supply Editorial Team Trade expertise from 50,000+ SKUs and 169 authorized brands Key figures Motor starting...

Jul 31, 202617 min read
Generac Extended Warranty Guide: 10-Year Coverage, Cost & Registration
buyer guide

Generac Extended Warranty Guide: 10-Year Coverage, Cost & Registration

Generac extended warranty explained — what the 5/7/10-year plans cover, what they cost, activation deadlines, and whether the...

Jul 23, 202616 min read
Transfer Switch Sizing Chart: Match Amps to Your Generator & Panel
ATS sizing

Transfer Switch Sizing Chart: Match Amps to Your Generator & Panel

Transfer switch sizing chart — match ATS amperage to your generator kW and service panel, service-entrance vs. select-circuit,...

Jul 23, 202616 min read
Generator Fuel Consumption Chart: Propane, Natural Gas & Diesel by kW
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Generator Fuel Consumption Chart: Propane, Natural Gas & Diesel by kW

How much propane, natural gas, or diesel does a generator use per hour? Consumption chart by kW at...

Jul 22, 202616 min read
Safety First: OSHA and NFPA Requirements for Solar Installation Crews
News

Safety First: OSHA and NFPA Requirements for Solar Installation Crews

Safety First: OSHA and NFPA Requirements for Solar Installation Crews By the PES Supply Editorial Team Solar installation...

Apr 15, 202618 min read
Backup generators in real-world settings: home standby, commercial, and portable units.
News

Backup Generators: A Comprehensive Guide to Sizing, Types, Installation, and Maintenance

Updated September 2026 — refreshed against the live PES catalog; product pricing verified 2026-09-26. I've been behind the...

Oct 31, 202516 min read
EG4 solar energy products display, including solar panels, inverters, batteries, and control units.
News

EG4 Solar Products: Leading the Charge in Energy Solutions for Homeowners and Businesses

EG4 Solar Products: The Installer's Guide to the Lineup for Homeowners and Businesses ~16 min read · Brand...

Mar 24, 202516 min read
Champion portable generators outdoors near RV and buildings, Portlandia Electric Supply ad
News

Power Your Life with Champion Portable Generators: Electric Start & Inverter Options

Champion Power Equipment built its reputation the hard way: generators that start on the second pull in January,...

Mar 10, 202528 min read
Home Generator Solutions: Finding the Best Backup Power for Your Needs
automatic transfer switch

Home Generator Solutions: Finding the Best Backup Power for Your Needs

Updated September 2026 — refreshed against the live PES catalog; product pricing verified 2026-09-26. Every September the calls...

Feb 20, 202521 min read
Reliable RV Generators – Top Cummins Inverter Options for Camping & Travel
News

Discover the Best RV Generators: Expert Reviews and Insights on Cummins Inverter Options

Updated September 2026 — refreshed against the live PES catalog; product pricing verified 2026-09-26. I've spent enough nights...

Feb 05, 202516 min read
2024 Generator Market Update: Standby Power Demand Surges with Grid Instability
News

2024 Generator Market Update: Standby Power Demand Surges with Grid Instability

Updated September 2026 — refreshed against the live PES catalog; product pricing verified 2026-09-26. I've spent the last...

Oct 15, 202416 min read