Many of the generators I reviewed have each outlet connected to a circuit breaker, or even have all of the outlets on a main breaker. That’s important because having a circuit breaker means you don’t need to turn off the generator’s engine in order to reset an outlet after a surge. While that may not sound like an issue, having to restart the engine every time an outlet trips can be a hassle and a waste of precious fuel. A simple breaker reset can save you a ton of trouble.