You find yourself again without power during a storm. You swore during the last storm you would not let this happen again. When you went to look at electric generators you found yourself overwhelmed with options. Options you just didn't understand and options the clerk at your local home improvement store just couldn't really answer. It's a big purchase so you decided to do some more research. Now here you are, full circle, and ready to purchase...more
If you havent considered natural gas generators for your home or business you may want to turn your attention to this useful genre of generators. If you have a heavy-load home, business, home-business, or any building that requires a consistent and large amounts of electricity then a natural gas generator could help protect your capital in emergency situations.-EfficiencyIn most areas, natural gas is typically much cheaper than electricity, and...more
While looking to buy a generator you have undoubtedly come across the main types of fuels, Gas, Diesel, and Natural Gas. All three have their own benefits and faults that knowing about can help lead you to the right choice. Which one works for small projects? Which one is the quietest or has the least work required? These questions and more will be answered below.-Gas GeneratorsBy and large the most common type of generator, the gas generators are also the highest selling, but that doesnt mean they are without fault. Customers love gas powered generators for their familiarity first of all. While they generally require the most upkeep in the form of oil, sparkplugs, and carburetors to name a few, people are used to gas engines more so than diesel or natural gas. They are also some of the smallest generators available, making them easy to transport to remote locations which also makes them adaptable to a variety of uses. The downsides are that gas generators are often quite loud and produce some nasty emissions. They are one of the cheapest initial purchases, but they are also one of the least efficient types of generators.-Diesel GeneratorsLike anything with a diesel engine, these...more
Whether youre a classic fan of Thomas Edisons DC innovations, or a hipster behind the scenes fan of Nikola Teslas work with AC, the fact that the discovery of electricity has changed the world times over is an understatement. Of course, electricity is only useful when it can be controlled. A single lightning bolt has enough energy to power the east...more
While many of us escape into the great outdoors every now and again to get away from it all not many of us mean it. Going without the creature comforts of home can be a big shock, and Id rather relax away from home than struggle to survive. I started bringing along a portable generator on the family excursions and have found a wide variety of uses...more
Many people think that generators are only used for emergencies, but the reality is that generators can be used in a wide variety of situations. With improved technologies making generators more efficient, smaller, and quieter, the ranges are only limited by the people using them; from the great outdoors, to running a mobile booth, who knows where you might see a generator.-While this might not be a groundbreaking revelation, generators can be extremely useful on camping trips. While getting back to nature can be a hoot, sometimes it is still nice to know you can afford some creature comforts. A small, gas powered generator can provide lighting to the spooky woods safer and more efficiently than a campfire. Just be sure to maintain it as generators can still be a fire hazard around dry vegetation.-Small businesses trying to expand their brand name will find many uses for a portable generator. Any outdoor fair or tradeshow could be short on power and having electricity could be the driving factor of attracting more potential customers. Plus, having electricity in remote locations gives you the benefit of being able to accept credit and debit cards. Imagine running large fans to cool...more
Something to keep in mind for any new generator owner is the common problems that can keep your generator from running at full capacity. Nothing is worst is needing your generator in a blackout only to find it unresponsive or getting bogged down....more
If you experience some form of electrical fault in your home and your electrical power is out than a portable electric generator will come in useful. Everyone will experience some form of electrical fault within their house at some point or other,...more
Running WattsThe running watts of a portable generator not only affect how much power you will need to use to run the generator (whether it be battery or fuel) but it will also affect how many appliances you can run off the generator at any one time....more
Standby generators are permanently-installed generators that are available whenever a power outage occurs. Having a standby generator at your home, office or industrial environment is essential if you need a regular and uninterrupted source of power...more
Generators are going to be usually used for generating electricity by forcing the flow of electrical charges through an electric circuit which acts just as one external source. It can be thought to be the most beneficial invention that makes the...more
Having a solar generator could be a perfect answer in case a man-made or natural disaster strikes. It uses up no fuel which will not be likely available when there is a calamity, because pumps for fuel stations will not also work. You could probably...more