Category: Generators

Choosing between a propane and gas generator is a highly subjective aspect as each type of generator is suited to certain conditions. The two types of generators differ in terms of the availability of fuel, run time, maintenance, response to climatic conditions, efficiency and cost. In our expert view, gas generators are the better of…

When most people think of a generator, they think of either a portable or standby generator used for producing power in homes and businesses. On the other hand, an alternator brings up the idea of car battery charging. While both assumptions hold true, there is more to alternators and generators than where they are most…

When it comes to backup power at home or for businesses, most users choose between portable and standby generators. These generators share some features and advantages but they too have their major differences which are the basis of this article. Portable generators, as their name suggests, are small-sized generators stored indoors but carried outdoors into…

When getting a generator for your house or business, you should get one that supplies more power than you need. However, getting the right amount of power can be a daunting task given that getting one that’s too big will be a waste of money in terms of purchasing and running costs. The good news…

Engine oil for your generator (and any other machine) plays the important roles of lubricating and cooling the engine. Without the right amount of oil in the generator, it’ll heat up and its parts will wear out quite fast. You should, thus, know the exact type and amount of oil to use for your generator.…

When your source of power is prone to interruptions or you need power where isn’t any (such as the woods or other remote locations), you’ll need a generator for that. However, a single generator may not be enough in some cases. This can either be that it’s too small to supply the needed power, or…

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…

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…

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…