Top Picks Best Generator and Battery Backups for 2026
Doc reviews his top picks in the generator and battery back-ups category for 2026 for long term power outages. There are also many accessories that he talks about in the new video listed as well.
Top generator and battery picks video
Products
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.
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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.
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.
Conversion Cord RV to 4 Prong that Doc shows
Use this for MISER mode. Turn off your 240 circuits and only run 120.
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 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).
