Standby Generators
Standby generators are used to offset the inconvenient effects of power outages and are installed permanently as an emergency power source for your home or business. A standby generator is permanently installed outside your home or commercial building and wired directly into the electrical system to provide power to some or all of your home's circuits during a disruption of normal utility power. Standby generators are usually fueled by liquid propane or natural gas.
Standby generators are about the same size as, and look similar to, a standard central air conditioner and can create from 5,000 to 25,000 watts or more of power. Standby models can work either with a manual or an automatic transfer switch. A standby model may cost as
little as $1,500 or as much as $15,000 or more and as a rule of thumb, the greater the power capacity, the higher the cost.
Portable Generators
Portable generators, available in both gas and diesel models, have become quite popular options these days. Portable generators are fueled by gasoline and include 120-volt power outlets like the ones in the walls of your home. Portable generators range in cost between a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars depending on the capacity and features and are available in various configurations. In a pinch, they can also be used to power essential equipment during a power outage, just like standby generators.
If you're not planning to hook your portable generator into your home or building's electrical system, there is not a lot of setup involved other than finding a safe place outside your home for the generator. Portable generators are frequently used to provide power in places that don't have any, such as construction sites or other remote locations, and recreational purposes, like boating or camping.
Homeowners who want to provide an emergency backup source for their electricity can invest in home power generators. This generator can provide temporary emergency back-up power for common appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, and sump pumps and computer systems.
A backup is a real necessity today. Power generators are great products to help maintain electricity in homes during prolonged blackouts. A is an extremely important investment especially for peace of mind in difficult situations.