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Emergency and Standby Generators

Let's put it this way: You'll wish you had one after the fact. There are generators designed to provide power for just a few critical circuits, and there are generators that can power whole buildings. It is a great idea to have one capable of supplying critical equipment: your refrigerator, freezer, AC, sensitive/critical equipment, etc.

Back-up power can be a lifesaver depending on where you live or what you operate. If nothing else, it only takes 4 hours for all the food inside a refrigerator to spoil.

Common Generator Fuel Types:

Natural Gas

Natural gas is typically the cheapest fuel to use for a generator. It can be very advantageous if you already have natural gas available on the property of your home or business. It is, however, the least energy-dense of all the fuel options that a cubic foot of natural gas will last significantly less run time than a cubic foot of propane—low maintenance.

Propane

Propane is a very energy-dense fuel with the unique advantage of burning clean. Unlike natural gas, gasoline or diesel-burning propane produces almost no harmful byproducts and requires the most minor maintenance. A propane generator will need a storage container to be refilled as it is used. You will likely wish to invest in a sizeable on-site tank.

Gasoline

Gasoline is more energy-dense than propane and produces the most power concerning fuel consumption. However, gasoline generators require regular maintenance and operation to keep the carburetor clear. The cost, availability, and storage of gasoline is also a factor in what a gas generator can supply over time.

Diesel

Diesel is the most energy-dense fuel and is more efficient than gasoline. Diesel engines are costlier to purchase and use. As with gasoline, diesel engines require regular maintenance, and the cost and availability of the fuel can make it prohibitive. Diesel also operates poorly in extreme cold conditions.

Types of Generators

Portable

Portable generators are typically smaller and gasoline-operated. However, you can purchase generators with multiple fuel options, including other fuel types. They usually supply less power for operating a few critical pieces of equipment. Portable generators possess the benefits and maintenance requirements of their fuel type. To run the electrical loads of a house panel from a portable generator, installing a transfer switch is necessary to separate the utility power from the generator safely.

Fixed

Varying in size, fixed generators are typically sold as "whole home generators". They are bigger, louder, and more powerful than most portable generators. They require an on-site fuel source-typically natural gas or propane-to feed them and are a fair investment. Their installation includes the equipment necessary to automatically transfer the electrical load of the house to the generator from the utility in the event of an outage and then back again when the power is restored with no user input required.

There are different brands of generator manufacturers, and while we do not endorse any specific one, we assure you that having any generator suffices to keep the power running and your critical equipment operational for unexpected times. Be prepared instead of being in need when the time comes. 

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