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H a r d w a r e & H o u s e w a r e s R e v i e w W e d n e s d a y, M a y 4 , 2 0 1 6 4 HOW MUCH POWER DO YOU NEED? Buying a portable generator is something that many people have thought of doing at one time or another. Whether it's for recreational purposes such as camping, or for safety concerns in the event of a power outage, a portable generator is an easy way to power your dedicated elec- trical appliances and equipment. But before you slap down your credit card and charge what could possibly be sever- al hundred dollars, here are some things you should keep in mind. When you start shopping for a portable generator, be sure to take note of what you're going to be powering. Will the generator be used in your home to power some lights and appliances when a wind storm causes a blackout? Or will you be using it while camping to power your RV? This is an important distinction, because you need to have the right generator to deliver the right amount of power. Kipor makes a variety of generators, from 0.7kW to 6kW that can serve all of your needs. Once you know what you'll be pow- ering, you'll know what size generator you'll need. Then it's simply a matter of consulting any number of charts online that will help you determine how to size a generator for your needs. This is impor- tant because many times people don't fully understand how much power it takes to run even small appliances, like a coffee pot. Some appliances, like refrig- erators and air conditioners, cycle on and off. When this happens, more power is required, so you'll want a generator that can handle that small temporary increase. Inverter generators, like those made by Kipor, can withstand these types of spikes only so much. If they happen continually, this could cause the generator's inverter to fail, ending in a costly repair or replacement. The best course of action is to get more power than what you think you'll need. This will ensure that you have plen- ty of power for your electrical needs and prevent any possible damage to the gen- erator. Visit Kipor in booth #6854. For more information, call 888.645.0197 or go to www.kiporpowerequipment.com. KEY SHAPES: SHAPED HOUSE KEYS TO FIT YOUR LIFE Since the launch of Key Shapes™ in 2013, Lucky Line's innovative designs have invigorated the blank key market. As the first comprehensive line to market of original, copyright-protected shaped keys, retailers have benefited from strong margins. Key Shapes are more than a painted key; they are carefully and meticulously designed so that each key has its own unique shape that appeals strongly to consumers. Copyright-protected designs are enamel coated and printed in full color directly on both sides of high-qual- ity brass key blanks. They are manufac- tured to the strictest tolerance using ISO 9001 certified factory and are available in KW1/11 and SC1 blanks with select styles available in Weiser & Lockwood. Marry Keys Shapes blank house keys with the counter display and you have an award-winning merchandising unit. As proud winners of the 2013, 2014 and 2015 NRHA Merchandising awards, the Key Shapes line is mer- chandised on a sturdy wire POP. With its compact con- struction, the counter display has a small footprint of 12 inches, yet holds up to 240 pieces. For additional pins, the company offers the Extender Unit, which sits on top of the counter display and allows the unit to hold up to 360 pieces. Other merchandising options that Lucky Line offers are the Key Shapes floor display and one-panel or two-panel C o ntinued o n P age 4 1 AN INDEPENDENT PUBLICATION NOT AFFILIATED WITH NHS Lee M. Oser CEO and Editor-in-Chief Jules Denton Kim Forrester Delaney Oser Associate Publishers Lorrie Baumann Editorial Director Jeanie Catron JoEllen Lowry Associate Editors André Gressieux Art Director Yasmine Brown Krystal Robles Graphic Designers Sarah Glenn Caitlyn McGrath Customer Service Managers Stacy Davis Kim Stevens Show Logistics & Distribution Randal Fisher Alex Kack Marcos Morhaim Riley Ussery Marci Velick Account Managers Enrico Cecchi European Sales Hardware & Housewares Review is published by Oser Communications Group ©2016 All rights reserved. Executive and editorial offices at: 1877 N. Kolb Road, Tucson, AZ 85715 520.721.1300/Fax: 520.721.6300 www.osercommunicationsgroup.com European offices located at Lungarno Benvenuto Cellini, 11, 50125 Florence, Italy