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Buying a Generator Compared to Hiring a Generator
When to rent a generator:Renting a generator from a hire company can be a simple option to quickly get a machine up and running in your business, particularly if you will only use the machine occasionally or for a short while. Other benefits of renting include a lower initial outlay and lower risk to business [...]
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Briggs & Stratton P3000i Inverter Generator Review
This new portable inverter generator from Briggs & Stratton is rated at 3KVA, with a continuous output of 2600W. Importantly, the Briggs & Stratton P3000i is a inverter generator so it produces a pure sine wave electricity that's recommended for use with sensitive electronic appliances. Briggs & Stratton is known worldwide for its small [...]
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What Generator Do I Need for a Food Truck/Coffee Van?
Work out what appliances will you use during the day?Understanding how your equipment will function when powered by a generator is important to prevent your truck / van operations from stalling. Some appliances need a higher starting wattage (required power to start up) compared to its running wattage. You need to know the kind [...]
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Which Generator to Run a Caravan Air Conditioner?
What type of generator do you need: An inverter generator is highly recommended when running a caravan air conditioner, as caravan air conditioners are a electronic appliance, and inverter generators produce a 100% pure sine wave with no power fluctuations, so with clean power from a inverter generator there is no chance of causing any [...]
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Correct Storage Preparation For Your Generator
Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your generator trouble free and looking good. The following steps will help to keep rust and corrosion from impairing your generators function and appearance, and will make the engine easier to start when you use the generator again.Cleaning - Wipe your generator with a moist cloth. [...]
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3 Step Process To Ensure You Get the Right Generator For Camping/Caravanning
1. What do you want to power?Whether you have a small caravan or something a little more substantial, knowing your appliance ratings is going to help you in the long run. Write a list of all the appliances that you want to have running at any one time. Then find out the ratings of each [...]
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Generator Safety Tips
Never use a generator indoors or in an attached garage.A portable generator is an internal combustion engine that exhausts a deadly gas called carbon monoxide or CO. CO is odorless and colorless, and you can be overcome if the generator is indoors.Be sure to place the generator outside where exhaust fumes will not enter into [...]
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Best 2KVA Inverter Generator - Honda EU20i vs Yamaha EF2000iS
Fuel Efficiency: The Honda EU20i can run up to 4 hours at full load and a impressive 15 hours at 1/4 load (with eco throttle mode on), while the Yamaha EF2000iS can run up to 4.2 hours on a full load and 10.5 hours at a 1/4 load (with eco throttle mode on). Both the [...]
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Why The Generator Store Recommends Honda and Yamaha Generators
Inverter technology means stable, clean power in a smaller, lighter package. You can even operate the most sensitive electronics without the fear of interruption. Computers and power sensitive testing equipment require what is referred to as ‘clean power’. Clean power is electrical current that is consistent and has a stable ‘sine wave’ or signal. If [...]
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Generator Power Factor & Calculating Rated Power
Kilovolt-Ampere (KVA) is a term for rating electrical devices. Many generator manufactures quote a ‘power factor’ which can range from 0.8 to 1.0. Power Factor is a unit of measurement to calculate the useable power of a generator. With all Honda and Yamaha Inverter Generators, they have a power factor of 1, which means [...]
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Honda EU20i Inverter Generator Review
Pros:Very good price when on saleVery QuietHigh fuel efficiencyReliable brand backed by good warranty, and spare partsCons:A tad pricier than other models2000W might not be enough for someWhen buying an inverter generator, it is imperative that you get the best quality for your budget as the choice is very wide with all sorts of good [...]
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The Best Quiet Generators For Camping
There are lots of choices on the market today when it comes to generators for camping, but there are only a few that we can qualify as the best generators for camping. With all the different choices and options you have to consider which one is best for you? Having a camping generator with you [...]
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