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Will my generator power my solar panels in a power outage?

Hi, I'm Peter Thornton with Duthie Power Services, also known as "Ask Pete" on our website. The question is, does the generator at your home power your solar power when the power goes out? The answer to that is no, as they are two completely different systems. So, when the power goes out, your solar power system does not work and you [...]

Everything you need to know about Public Safety Power Shutoffs

What is a PSPS? Southern California residents are aware of the unique “seasons” we experience here- June gloom, fire season, Santa Ana winds– but in recent years the timelines for these weather events are getting stretched or occurring at altogether surprising times. Take the Santa Anas, an annual wind evoking plenty of regional folklore and allergies galore, that typically start in October […]

10kW Champion Tri-Fuel portable generator with yellow body and black trim.

Duthie Power Services Carries Champion Tri-Fuel Portable Generators

Duthie Power Services now has in stock 10kW Champion Tri-Fuel Portable Generators, offering Southern California homeowners a range of options for home generators. Duthie Power has over fifty-five years in the generator industry, providing businesses and property managers everything from brand new industrial generator installation to regular maintenance and genset services. The expansion into residential generators has been a success for a […]

Duthie Power generator technician servicing an emergency power suppy system.

Duthie Power Services and Computer Protection Technology, Inc. (CPT) keep Southern California Online during Power Outages

Duthie Power is proud to announce they are partnering with Computer Protection Technology, Inc. (CPT) to offer their uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) to Southern California’s generator customers. This pairing of services and goods ensures property managers and business owners won’t experience a delay between the power going out and backup power turning on during a power outage. When the power goes out, what […]

Champion home generator in the back yard of a home with a patio, patio furniture and outdoor lights.

Is Buying a Home Generator Worth it?

Oftentimes the value of something is intangible. An heirloom that isn’t worth much could hold sentimental value for you, or a practical item like an old cast iron pan that didn’t cost much might be your prized possession. With our home investments, value can also be subjective. For a swimmer, adding a pool is a priority. Or, like many homeowners in the […]