Imagining how our life would be without electricity is quite difficult because even just a few hour of power outage is already unbearable
. This is why it is essential to have a backup power generator so that we can have electricity even during power outages.
A backup power generator basically has two major components and these are its motor and its generator head. The motor is responsible for providing the mechanical energy while the generator head is responsible for converting the mechanical energy into electrical energy.
Backup power generators have two main types and these are: The standby power generators and the portable power generators.
Standby Generators - these generators are mostly used on businesses and residential buildings to supply them electricity during power outages. These generators are often installed on the outside and are connected to the electrical circuit.
Standby generators are able to detect power disruptions and will automatically start to run and feed electricity as soon as it detects one.
One of the important things to consider when purchasing a standby generator is its cooling system. This is mainly due to the fact that their motor easily heat up and needs an adequate cooling system.
There are two types of cooling system -- the air cooled and the liquid cooled. Air cooled systems are noisy and not very effective in cooling down the generator. Liquid cooled systems are more effective when it comes to cooling and they are also less noisy.
Portable Generators - this type of generator has become very popular perhaps due to its portability. These types of generators are specifically made for areas with no electricity such as construction areas, camps, beach, and other similar areas.
The power outlet in a portable generator allows you to plug in your electrical equipments and appliances to it. There are even some portable generators that have wheels in them to make them easier to move around.