Power Equipment Recommendations

Building a dependable household backup power system requires equipment matched to the loads you need to support, the duration of an outage, and the ways you can safely generate, store, and distribute electricity. The recommendations below are organized by function so you can quickly identify equipment appropriate for your household preparedness needs.

Foundation Readiness researches equipment based on suitability for its intended purpose, product specifications, reliability, customer experience, and overall value. Rather than presenting an overwhelming catalog of choices, we identify products we believe are practical options for building a dependable household preparedness system.