Author: JimG
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Can a Propane Generator Run on Natural Gas? Conversion Kits & Ideas
A generator works great when you have fuel and everything is running well. However, you could easily run out of fuel in a storm and can’t run your appliances. If it’s a critical piece of equipment, you may just incur a big loss or worse. Luckily, there is a workaround for that which is using…
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Grounding Portable Generator: Requirements with Diagram
Generators are among the most used portable sources of power be it in the home, office, RV or work site. While small in size, generators produce enough power to injure and even kill an adult. This occurs when the proper precautions aren’t taken when using the generator. Proper generator grounding is necessary to prevent risks…
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How long can a Generator Run Continuously?
Generators, like all machines, aren’t meant to run forever. The general wisdom is to run them for a given period of time then give them a break until you need to use them again. This doesn’t mean that the generator can’t run for long since it definitely can do that. While the most common generators…
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Generator vs Inverter which is Best
Conventional generators, simply referred to as generators, are the most common type of generators in the home and workplace. On the other hand, there are the newer inverter generators which, although fewer than the conventional ones, are quickly gaining popularity thanks to the features they come with. Conventional generators use either diesel, gas, propane or…
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Best Inverter Generators
Some of the best inverter generators to consider include the following: Generator Watts Features Honda eu2000i Portable Inverter Generator 2000 Two power outlets. Automatic shutoff for low oil levels. Only 59 decibels of noise. 8 hours runtime on a single tank of fuel. Provides stable power. Cummins Onan P4500i 4500 52 decibels of noise. 3.4…
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What Is an Inverter Generator and How Does It Work + Benefits & Cons
Generators come in all shapes and sizes with one of the major distinctions being between inverter and conventional generators. The inclusion of an inverter makes one of the main differences among generators with lots of benefits coming from this little piece of hardware. Like all things, however, inverter generators have a few downsides one should…
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Can you take Portable Chargers on Planes?
In a recent case, passengers on a Ryanair plane had to escape from their plane on the runway after a phone battery owned by one of the passengers exploded. Due do this case and many others, it has become a rule among airlines that no portable chargers are allowed on the planes. The portable chargers…
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What Size Generator do I Need for My RV?
Camping out in your RV is one of the most enjoyable outdoor activities you can engage in. Not only do you escape from the busy uptown life but getting close to nature is one of the most therapeutic activities to consider. Even while you hide out in nature, you’ll still need some power for the…
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How much Gas do Generators use?
One of the main factors to consider when buying a generator is the fuel efficiency. This refers to the amount of fuel you’ll need per unit time. While there are many factors that determine how much fuel you will need to run the generator for a specific amount of time, the measurement unit has always…
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Generator Pull Cord Won’t Retract: Causes & Fixes
Your generator has a pull cord which is one way of starting the generator. In fact, a majority of the generators on the market use this pull cord with a few using a key, switch or remote device. The pull cord has a T-shaped handle which juts outside of the pull cord hub and makes…