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Doc’s #1 choice for VALUE in a battery backup.

This is a BIG backup battery that produces both 120 volt and 240 volt. 4000+ watts in the battery storage and an output of 6000 watts. For the money, there’s really nothing that compares. Can be charged through a wall outlet, 2000 watts of solar, or a small generator. PRO-GRADE POWER DELIVERY with 120V/240V dual voltage capability powers everything from sensitive electronics to heavy-duty tools and home appliances with 6000W continuous output (7200W boost, 9000W surge). If you have a WELL PUMP… you need this unit and it’s power. 

Use the code “DOC” when checking out.  $1697 

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Extra Battery for the above is Listed on the same page

SEAMLESS CAPACITY EXPANSION instantly doubles your Guardian 6000’s runtime with 4608Wh of additional LiFePO4 battery capacity through simple plug-and-play connection. Adding this give you 9000+ watt-hours of storage. 

Top Rated System – EcoFlow DPUX

For those wanting to expand with LARGE solar panels and higher capacity batteries / off-grid type setups, we recommend the EcoFlow DPUX. Doc owns this unit, and it performs very well and can handle LARGE solar inputs. 

Best DUAL FUEL -Fuel Miser generator with an RV plug outlet.

We like this generator because it has an RV plug that can be connected to your home panel in “miser mode” running 120 outlets.

Option #2 the Champion 4000 watt dual fuel

Great fuel economy up to 8-10 hours on 1.5 gallons with up to 4000 watts and an RV plug which is critical for miser mode. 

Conversion Cord RV to 4 Prong that Doc shows

Use this for MISER mode. Turn off your 240 circuits and only run 120. 

Top Pick for FUEL EFFICIENT 240 volt Generator

The 3 gallon gas tank on this unit will give you roughly 6-8 hours of run time in ECO MODE. 

 

Docs Top Pics for LARGE Dual Fuel Generator / Whole House

There is a video →  HERE showing how to UN-BOND this unit if you plan to connect it to your home panel. Any generator that feeds into your home panel should be unbonded or floating neutral. WARNING… this is a BIG 200lb generator. You will need a dolly to move it and comes shipped via freight. 

Whole House Generator Outlet

This is a 30 AMP standard generator outlet to connect your home panel to a generator. 

EMP Shield for Lightning Protection

Doc’s choice for whole house protection. 

Soft Start for your HVAC

This reduced our 5 ton HVAC start-up from 32 amps down to 16 amps 

Fuel Siphon – Transfer gas from autos to cans

Best Space Heater for power Outages

It’s critical that your space heater have a HIGH volume fan on it. If not the heat will simply rise and not fill the room. We OWN 5 of these heaters and they are the best. 

Electric Blankets in all Sizes

Best Fuel Storage Treatment

Propane Powered Camp Stove

Rechargeable Flashlights

Solar Panels for charging your battery system

450 watts of portable charging and includes the proper connectors 

Bonding Plug –

If you have UNBONDED your generator and need to use it as a stand alone power source use this plug to RE-BOND temporally 

 

Bonded vs Unbonded Generators – (Floating Neutral) Explained

In simple terms, “bonded” and “unbonded” refer to how a generator’s electrical circuit handles the neutral wire and the ground wire.

1. Bonded Neutral (The “Self-Contained” Setup)

In a bonded generator, the neutral wire and the ground wire are connected together inside the generator.

• Best for: Using the generator as a standalone unit (e.g., plugging a power tool or a heater directly into the outlets on the generator).
• Why: It ensures that if there is an electrical fault, the circuit breaker will trip safely.

2. Floating Neutral / Unbonded (The “Home Backup” Setup)

In a floating neutral generator, the neutral wire and the ground wire are kept separate.

• Best for: Connecting to your home’s electrical panel via a transfer switch.
• Why: Your home’s main electrical panel is already “bonded” (the wires are connected there). If your generator is also bonded, it creates a “ground loop,” which can cause interference or trip GFCI breakers.

Which one do you need?

• Stand-alone use at a job site or camping? You want Bonded.
• Hooking up to your house? You usually want Floating (Unbonded).