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How Loud is a Generator?
The noise level of a generator is a major factor in determining the right model for its application. Many places have noise regulations that may impact generator usage, particularly at night. Loud generators are unsuitable for many applications, including camping, powering outdoor events, and caravanning.All generators are labeled with a decibel rating. For every [...]
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Generator Power Management - Get More Power From a Smaller Generator
Power management is a great way to maximize the efficiency of your generator. Using power management can help you to use a smaller, less expensive generator to meet your needs, Use the generator more efficiently. Power management works because of one simple concept: it is not necessary to power everything at the same time. Switching [...]
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What Is The Right Size Generator For Your House?
The key to selecting the right size generator for your house is working out and adding up the load (wattage) for everything you need to power at once.Ask yourself are you planning to use everything in your home or just the basics like keeping your food cold, your lights on, charging phone/laptops, do you want [...]
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Australian Summer Blackouts - Having a Back Up Generator Will Be Essential
A backup generator is essential to have during a power outage, to power lights, heating, cooling, water pumps, and more. Powering a water pump is particularly important in areas at risk of fires during hot weather, to protect your property, family, and pets. Power outages are increasingly becoming a concern for Australian's during this [...]
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Our Recommended Generator Models for Running Power Tools
Firstly work out what size generator you will need..You will have to work the amount of watts that the tools you’ll be running use, and remember that with some power tools the number wattage that is listed on the power tool is not an exact representation of the amount that it takes to run it. [...]
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Yamaha EF2000iS Inverter Generator Review
Here in Australia the Yamaha inverter generator range are highly-regarded, as one of the best and for good reason. The Yamaha EF2000iS is the model of choice for many people, especially those needing a small, portable and quiet inverter generator for backup power and the more popular use of recreational power.Lets explore the main features [...]
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Honda EU20i vs The New EU22i Inverter Generator
For over a decade now, Australians have relied on the popular Honda EU20i inverter generator to run their campsites and caravans, the Honda EU20i was the perfect sized generator for campers who wanted to take advantage of what nature has to offer in the comfort and style they enjoy. The EU20i powered hair dryers, toasters, [...]
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Our Recommended 5KVA and 6KVA Petrol Generator Models
We have listed below our recommended 5KVA and 6KVA generator models in our range that are suited for most common applications.Yamaha EF7200E 6KVA Petrol GeneratorA brand new model from Yamaha, the EF7200E provides a seriously impressive 11 hours of run time (quarter load) before having to refuel, thanks to a massive 28 litre fuel tank. [...]
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Yamaha EF2400iS Inverter Generator Review
Out of Yamaha's extensive generator range the Yamaha EF2400iS inverter generator model, is their most popular, especially in the caravan / camping market. The Yamaha EF2400iS was voted the number one in the Australian Motorhome and Caravan Magazine, for the perfect generator model to take away with you, and with the amount of choices [...]
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Tips For Maintaining Low-maintenance Generator Batteries
Leading generator manufacturers like Honda and Yamaha, use low maintenance batteries on there electric start generator models. These batteries require very little maintenance, but they do require periodic charging. To get the longest service life from your battery, keep it fully charged at all times or recharge it each time you consume about a quarter [...]
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Servicing Your Generator - The Importance of Maintenance
Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and trouble free operation for your generator. It will also help with air pollution.These following maintenance tips apply to normal operating conditions. If you operate your generator under unusual conditions, such as sustained high load or high temperature operation, or use it in dusty conditions, speak to your [...]
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How to start your generator - Quick Start Guide
Use these instructions as a general reference guide for starting your generator. You may have purchased your generator quite some time ago and can't remember how it starts, or using your new generator for the first time.PreparationAlways consult your owners manual - Every manufacturer include a owners manual for their generator, it is always a [...]
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