Author: JimG

Generators are meant to produce AC power of 120 volts at 60Hz. This, however, isn’t always the case as the power generation process depends on a combustion engine whose speed varies based on different factors. In the end, the power supplied isn’t always consistent and clean. Sensitive electronics such as phones, TVs and others can…

The transfer switch of your generator is meant to make the use of the generator much smoother and easier. It does this by isolating the power from your generator from the power from utilities. You thus won’t have the generator affecting your power bills in a negative way. Besides that, the transfer switch detects any…

A 4000-watt generator can run essentials like a refrigerator, stove and some lights in smaller indoor and outdoor home appliances. It all depends on the energy requirements of your appliances. Technically, the wattage of a generator determines how much of a load it can support per unit time. It’s usually rated in watts, horsepower or…

The primary purpose of camping is to get away from the busy urban life and soak yourself in the harmony of nature. Away from the noise of engines and hooting cars and other daily noises. This tranquility will be spoilt if your generator keeps interrupting it with its roar. The running of your generator can…

When starting a generator, the sound usually starts off rough then smoothens itself out as the generator becomes stable. Other times, however, the generator might start off rough and remain that way until you shut it down or it goes off by itself. You may also notice the rough running suddenly while the generator was…

Whether your generator is a new or used one, it may fail to start. The causes of such an issue range from simple ones such as low oil or fuel, wrongly positioned levers to complex ones such as worn out parts that need replacing. For each of these causes, there are solutions you can carry…

Having a generator is one of the wisest decisions you can make as it guarantees power during storms and other power outages. You have the choice between automatic generators that automatically come on whenever there’s a power outage, and manual ones which you turn on by yourself. While automatic generators seem like a great idea,…

Generators, while very handy and almost essential in some circumstances, aren’t cheap to own. The buying price of some of the very best portable generators goes into several tens of thousands and even hundreds of thousands. Losing a generator is thus a major inconvenience not just in the money value of it, but also the…

The air filter on your generator is meant to clean out the air being drawn into the carburetor before it’s mixed with fuel and ignited to produce energy. Without this filter, the engine won’t get enough clean air hence will have poor performance. If you live or work in a dusty region, the filter should…

The engine oil in your generator plays important roles in lubricating the engine and cooling it as well. After the first 5 break-in hours or running the engine, you should change the engine oil immediately before you start using it to power the house. This particular change of oil and any other subsequent ones are…