How to Get the Right Generator

Power

Before purchasing a generator, make a list of all of the machines it will need to power at the same time. Now add up the running wattage of each of them. Certain devices have startup wattage in addition to a running wattage. This is the amount of power that it will use as it warms up and will need to be added too. The total is the minimum amount of power the generator should be rated for.

This aspect of shopping may be a little confusing. A hardware salesman can help decide which generator will meet the needs of the camping trip.

Starter

A portable generator can have an electric starter, a manual starter, or some combination of the two. The manual start will most likely be a pull-start like those found on gasoline lawnmowers. An electric starter allows the user to turn on the generator by simply pressing a button.

Fuel

Camping and RV generators can run on diesel, gasoline, or even propane. Gasoline is most common for smaller models. Since it runs on combustible fuel, the generator produces heat and exhaust. It can only be used outdoors. It is a good idea to learn about how much power a full fuel tank can provide. Extra fuel can be brought along on the trip, but always remember to store and transport it properly.

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Generators for Camping

While some like to rough it for a few days, other camping aficionados prefer to have a generator around to power a few choice items for the camp. There are a wide variety of generators on the market, and each is designed with different purposes in mind.

A basic generator uses a motor to generate energy without a power source. Campers shopping for one should verse themselves in generator terminology and determine what they are going to use the generator for before they go shopping. The wrong choice can leave one with too little power and a ruined camping trip.

Uses

Generators for use with gear and a tent may differ from those for use with an RV. For one, the appliances inside an RV are likely to need much more power than typical camping equipment. Many RVs have house batteries that are charged before the trip and are used to provide power while on the road. A generator would be able to provide extra power when the house battery is off or dead. Some RV owners mistake a generator for a battery charger. Although a generator can send power to the house battery, they are almost never recommended for this purpose. There are specialized devices for that purpose. There are many accessories available that can help an RV owner mount the generator and connect it directly into the power system.


Serving the communities of NORTH NJ TOWNS: Bergen County NJ, Allendale, Alpine, Bergenfield, Bogota, Carlstadt, Cliffside Park, Closter, Cresskill, Demarest, Dumont, East Rutherford. Edgewater, Elmwood Park, Emerson, Englewood, Englewood Cliffs, Fair Lawns, Fairview, Fort Lee, Franklin Lakes, Garfield, Glen Rock, Hackensack, Harrington Park, Hasbrouck Heights, Haworth, Hillsdale, Ho-Ho-Kus, Leonia, Little Ferry, Lodi, Maywood, Midland Park, Montvale, Moonachie, New Milord, North Arlington, Northvale, Norwood, Oakland, Old Tappan, Oradell, Palisades Park, Paramus, Park Ridge, Ramsey, Ridgefield, Ridgefield Park, Ridgewood, River Edge, Rockleigh, Rutherford, Saddle River, Tenafly, Teterboro, Upper Saddle River, Waldwick, Wallington, Westwood, Woodcliff Lake, Wood-Ridge. Rockland County Towns: Rockland County NY, Clarkstown, Haverstraw, Orangetown, Ramapo, Stony Point, Haverstraw, Hillburn, Nyack, Suffern, Upper Nyack, West Haverstraw

Professional Generators

When we think of portable generators, I think of something that can generate energy in an emergency or at a powerless location (up in the mountains), that can be carried. Well, with a little research, it didn’t take me long to discover that there is a lot more to portable generators, and that they can be divided into three different styles.


Professional portable generators are typically used on a job site, and the sizing is basically the same as for emergency generators. You have to consider how big the job is, and how much equipment and tools you need the generator to power. Professional generators are typically a bit beefier than their home emergency counter parts, they are designed to hold up under rougher conditions.

Personally, when in the outdoors, I do not need to power a coffee maker, TV or mini fridge. But having been in many black outs, I do like the idea of the emergency portable generators. Especially having lived in the country and know what it is like to have to melt snow on a wood burning stove just to flush a toilet! But how about you, do you have any need for a portable generator?

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Emergency Portable Generators

The modern world is very dependent on electricity, and though it can be a fun family evening sitting around in the dark with only candlelight or a fireplace, lack of power can cause some real problems. Security systems can fail, food can spoil, basements can flood, and if you live in the country on your own well, you typically lose your water along with the power. These can be real problems if power is out for an extended period of time. To solve these problems, many people use portable generators as an emergency back up, and your little recreational generator will not do the trick!

Now, to know how much power you need if your power goes out, you can figure it the long way by looking at every appliance needed and tallying up the total wattage, or you can use a general rule of thumb.

Medium portable generators (30000 - 6000 watts) will allow you to power multiple appliances; however, any appliance that has a motor (fridge, furnace, sump pump, freezer) takes more power and you would not want to run two of these at the same time on this small of a generator. You would have to rotate the major appliances that you need to run. So, the cost is less, but it takes more effort to keep things going. If you want more power, you can move up to the 7000 - 9000 watt range, this will allow you to power multiple rooms or a couple of larger, motorized appliances at one. But even this size is not enough if you want to run an air conditioner.

If you want central AC, you have to get the extra large portable generators that are 10,000+ watts. These will restore power to most of your house, assuming your home is not very large. But if you are running a central air conditioner, check the amount of energy that your AC needs to make sure that you get a generator that is big enough.

Serving the communities of NORTH NJ TOWNS: Bergen County NJ, Allendale, Alpine, Bergenfield, Bogota, Carlstadt, Cliffside Park, Closter, Cresskill, Demarest, Dumont, East Rutherford. Edgewater, Elmwood Park, Emerson, Englewood, Englewood Cliffs, Fair Lawns, Fairview, Fort Lee, Franklin Lakes, Garfield, Glen Rock, Hackensack, Harrington Park, Hasbrouck Heights, Haworth, Hillsdale, Ho-Ho-Kus, Leonia, Little Ferry, Lodi, Maywood, Midland Park, Montvale, Moonachie, New Milord, North Arlington, Northvale, Norwood, Oakland, Old Tappan, Oradell, Palisades Park, Paramus, Park Ridge, Ramsey, Ridgefield, Ridgefield Park, Ridgewood, River Edge, Rockleigh, Rutherford, Saddle River, Tenafly, Teterboro, Upper Saddle River, Waldwick, Wallington, Westwood, Woodcliff Lake, Wood-Ridge. Rockland County Towns: Rockland County NY, Clarkstown, Haverstraw, Orangetown, Ramapo, Stony Point, Haverstraw, Hillburn, Nyack, Suffern, Upper Nyack, West Haverstraw

Recreational Portable Generators

When we think of portable generators, I think of something that can generate energy in an emergency or at a powerless location (up in the mountains), that can be carried. Well, with a little research, it didn’t take me long to discover that there is a lot more to portable generators, and that they can be divided into three different styles.

Recreational Portable Generators
Now, I did kind of have it right, portable generators allow you to take the convenience of home with you no matter where you go. But you also have to be careful. There is nothing worse than being at a remote campground and having somebody pull up, set up their tent and then start their noisy generator so they can watch a movie. It takes the peace out of being one with nature. When in the outdoors, stick to a recreational generator. They are typically small with low wattage and do not make as much noise as an emergency or professional generator.

The most common sizes that a recreational generator comes in is 1000 watts and 2000 watts. The smaller of the two is good for running only one or two appliances at a time, the larger one will usually allow you to run multiple appliances simultaneously. But always be aware of how much wattage each appliance takes, they should all have a plate on the back letting you know their wattage, that way you can unplug and plug in appliances as needed without overloading your generator.

Serving the communities of NORTH NJ TOWNS: Bergen County NJ, Allendale, Alpine, Bergenfield, Bogota, Carlstadt, Cliffside Park, Closter, Cresskill, Demarest, Dumont, East Rutherford. Edgewater, Elmwood Park, Emerson, Englewood, Englewood Cliffs, Fair Lawns, Fairview, Fort Lee, Franklin Lakes, Garfield, Glen Rock, Hackensack, Harrington Park, Hasbrouck Heights, Haworth, Hillsdale, Ho-Ho-Kus, Leonia, Little Ferry, Lodi, Maywood, Midland Park, Montvale, Moonachie, New Milord, North Arlington, Northvale, Norwood, Oakland, Old Tappan, Oradell, Palisades Park, Paramus, Park Ridge, Ramsey, Ridgefield, Ridgefield Park, Ridgewood, River Edge, Rockleigh, Rutherford, Saddle River, Tenafly, Teterboro, Upper Saddle River, Waldwick, Wallington, Westwood, Woodcliff Lake, Wood-Ridge. Rockland County Towns: Rockland County NY, Clarkstown, Haverstraw, Orangetown, Ramapo, Stony Point, Haverstraw, Hillburn, Nyack, Suffern, Upper Nyack, West Haverstraw

Standyby and Portable Generators

Today, we cannot imagine our life without electricity; power outages have great effect on our daily lives. The best back up for long power cuts is generators, they provide us with a continuous supply of power and save us from significant losses that occur due to irregularities in power supply. Generators consist of two major components, the motor and the generator head. The motor helps to burn the fuel into power supply and the generator helps to produce electricity from that power. The engines used in the generator motors of high quality generators are supplied by companies like Ford, GM, and Honda. Generators can be broadly classified into two categories the standby generators and the portable generators.

Standby Generators: Standby generators are widely used in business houses and residential buildings for power backup. They are usually installed outside the building and are connected to the electric circuits by plugging in. These generators operate automatically and start supplying power whenever they detect disruption in the power supply. One essential thing that you need to take care of while buying the standby generators is a cooling system. The motors of the standby generators get very heated up and needs to be cooled. Standby generators are equipped with two types cooling systems, air-cooled systems and the Liquid cooled systems. The ones that come with air-cooled systems are very noisy and not that effective.

Portable Generators: Portable generators have become very popular in the recent past due to their portability features. These are specially designed for areas that have no electricity, such as construction sites, camps, and other similar areas. They come with a power inlet box to which the generator is connected and started. Portable generators are equipped with wheels and can be easily rolled to the site without any hassle. Portable generators can be used to supply electricity to various appliances, such as televisions, refrigerators, sump pumps and furnaces with the help of extension cords. Portable generators are very compact and easy to move. They are also inexpensive in comparison to the standby generators.

Serving the communities of NORTH NJ TOWNS: Bergen County NJ, Allendale, Alpine, Bergenfield, Bogota, Carlstadt, Cliffside Park, Closter, Cresskill, Demarest, Dumont, East Rutherford. Edgewater, Elmwood Park, Emerson, Englewood, Englewood Cliffs, Fair Lawns, Fairview, Fort Lee, Franklin Lakes, Garfield, Glen Rock, Hackensack, Harrington Park, Hasbrouck Heights, Haworth, Hillsdale, Ho-Ho-Kus, Leonia, Little Ferry, Lodi, Maywood, Midland Park, Montvale, Moonachie, New Milord, North Arlington, Northvale, Norwood, Oakland, Old Tappan, Oradell, Palisades Park, Paramus, Park Ridge, Ramsey, Ridgefield, Ridgefield Park, Ridgewood, River Edge, Rockleigh, Rutherford, Saddle River, Tenafly, Teterboro, Upper Saddle River, Waldwick, Wallington, Westwood, Woodcliff Lake, Wood-Ridge. Rockland County Towns: Rockland County NY, Clarkstown, Haverstraw, Orangetown, Ramapo, Stony Point, Haverstraw, Hillburn, Nyack, Suffern, Upper Nyack, West Haverstraw

Considerations for Generators

After determining the size, there are several things that have to be kept in mind before making out any purchase. Fuel choices, motor speeds and cooling systems should be taken into consideration while making out a purchase. While purchasing, you should know the specific voltage needed for your company, and then you can pick the model that supplies enough wattage. In general, generators in Edgewater employs automatic voltage regulation to prevent voltage spikes from damage, has a displaced phase excitation to maximize starting capability and provide more surge power.

Like any motor, a generator motor creates quite a bit of heat and needs a cooling system to prevent overheating. It can be either air-cooled or liquid-cooled. The major difference is that air-cooled systems are louder and but not effective. Liquid- cooled systems are quiet, more dependable and are more expensive to purchase and to maintain. While choosing, look for the one that comes with a brand name motor, because it will be much easier to find the parts and service for a well-established brand.

Maintenance: Generators should also be maintained like other equipments. Large standby types will automatically start each week and power up to make sure whether everything is functioning properly. Smaller generators require manual intervention like replacing the oil and spark plug at regular intervals ensures a proper functioning.

Uses: Generators are used for a variety of purposes, issues, emergencies, situations and events. Places that do not have electric service at all may need generators, the most common examples are construction and camping sites. Hospitals especially need top-notch electric power backup systems.

Electricity in Case of Emergency

Most of us do not know the importance of electricity until it's not available. Power cuts are not predictable, it could occur at any moment. Electricity plays an important role in all sorts of business. Especially in hospitals power cuts could create lot of problems. So, whenever there is power cut, the generator could prevent the loss. A Generator is a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

Generally, generators have two main components.

1.Motor: Burns fuel (LPG, petrol or diesel) to supply power.
2.Generator head: Turns the power into electricity. The electricity generated by a generator is measured in terms of voltage and watts.
There are two basic types of generators. They are

•STANDBY GENERATORS IN EDGEWATER: These are used to offset the harmful effects of power failures; they are installed permanently as an emergency power source for your business

. They are hard wired into an electric system with special circuitry that detects an outage and then automatically switches over to the standby power supply.

•PORTABLE GENERATORS IN EDGEWATER:

These are usually used in places where there is no power from the local power company. These are sufficient for lighting and running appliances and they are less expensive.
Other types of generators, based on the fuel types are gas, LPG, diesel and natural gas generators.

In Need of a Diesel Backup Generator?

There are many generators available on the market today, some are run by gas, others by diesel and you can even find natural gas generators in Edgewater. Some are portable, others are large, industrial sized generators designed to back up extensive systems, some are designed for farm use, and others can be towed behind a truck to a work site. One popular type of generator are diesel backup generators. There are a lot of things going for a diesel powered generator, lets take a look at some of the advantages of a diesel powered engine.

•A diesel engine has more torque. Torque is what supplies the power to run a generator. For really large diesel backup generators, this can be really important, especially for generators required to kick on and run critical systems, such as found in a hospital. If a hospital loses power, the generators need to be powerful enough to support the many different life saving systems that are being run to treat, monitor and save hundreds of lives.

•A diesel engine has better fuel efficiency. This is easy to think of in terms of an automobile where you are talking about miles per gallon. For example, a full size pick up with a gas engine averages 12 or 13 MPG. But a similar diesel truck will easily get 18+ MPG. Now, diesel backup generators are not actually going anywhere, but the truck example illustrates that for an equal amount of fuel, your diesel generator will run for a longer period of time. When power is lost, you often don't know how long you will need to rely upon the generator before power returns. The better fuel efficient your generator's engine is, the better.

•Diesel backup generators will have an overall longer life than a gas powered generator. This is because a diesel engine is, by design, beefier than a gas engine. A diesel engine is a compression engine, this means that it squeezes the fuel/air mixture until enough heat is built up that it ignites on its own, no spark plugs are used. The explosion caused by compression versus plug is more powerful, so the engine has to be heavier duty to handle that extra explosive force.

•The above reason leads into the next benefit of a diesel engine, it requires less maintenance. This is simply due to the fact that it has less moving parts. As previously mentioned, it is a compression engine, so no spark plugs, which means no spark plug wires or distributor, all things that need to be replaced periodically on a gas engine.

•Finally, if in a real bind, a diesel engine can burn other fuels without any alteration. Rudolph Diesel, the inventor of the diesel motor ran his first engine on peanut oil. Other vegetable oils will work also, though I wouldn't suggest running your diesel engine on other fuels unless it is a real emergency!

Why Should You Use Natural Gas Generators?

The reasons are pretty straight forward:

- less pollution

- less noise

- cheaper fuel cost

With those reasons in mind, there is no reason why not to have one. The only thing that I need to caution you on is the price. They are around 3 times as much as a gas powered generator in Edgewater, but will give out around 5 times as much power, and in the end probably cost about 40% - 60% less in fuel cost, at least.

Now that you have gone over this, you should have an understanding of why buying a Natural Gas Generator in Edgewater is a much better decision over buying other types of generators, and realize that over all they are the better choice for the reason that you do not need to refill them with fuel like you do with the propane, gas, or diesel generators.

An FAQ on Generators

You are probably in the market for a Natural Gas Generator in Edgewater, but still have some questions about them in general. After you have read this FAQ about generators, you will have a much better understanding of them as a whole, and that the natural gas power ones are probably the better choice.

What is an electrical generator?

Basically a generator is a motor that runs on fuel, that creates electricity for you. Usually as a backup, and in case of emergencies. They are most commonly used in power outages caused by weather, or when the power in your area is unreliable for some other reasons.

What types of fuel are there?

There are mainly 4 types of fuel that you can run generators on:

- Gasoline: These are usually pretty small, and can only be used for limited electrical use, for a very limited time. Usually good for a freezer, and fridge, and maybe a single light, but beyond that it is not much use.

- Diesel: Is quite similar to the gasoline powered generators, except they do last a bit longer, usually about twice as long, up to a day usually, before needing refueling. They are also the loudest generators on the market.

- Propane: Usually pretty efficient with the fuel, however the fuel tanks are usually pretty huge, these make them pretty uncommon for home use. The fuel tanks for some of these monsters are the same ones you see at refueling stations.

- Natural Gas: These happen to be the most efficient generators around. They hook up to your already running natural gas supply, make very little noise compared to the other types, and usually come with rather large outputs for running electricity for your entire house sometimes.

What to Know About Natural Gas Generators

Natural gas generators in Edgewater are probably the least expensive generator to operate as far as non-renewable energy sources are concerned. The only cheaper fuel source would be coal. However, it is a pollutant and harder to mine than gas. The usage of natural gas generators should increase because it is the cleanest burning fossil fuel available. It produces lower emission levels of sulfur, nitrogen and carbon dioxide.

These generators do not produce a foul odor such as a diesel or gasoline powered generator would. In addition, it is cheaper to run than electricity, gas or diesel. When natural gas is mined it is in a liquid form, it is then distributed to refineries and turned into a gaseous form. It is then delivered to city pipelines, homes, and businesses.

An advantage of natural gas generators in Edgewater is that the fuel is already delivered with pipelines that are already installed. Thus, there is no need to buy additional fuel and store it. Everything should already be in place. Natural gas generators could become even more popular as more and more people are wanting to help the environment in any way they can. Getting away from our dependency on coal or oil is very important to protecting our planet.


One of the more popular features of natural gas generators is that they have an automatic start and automatic transfer switch. These features allow the device to automatically notice a power disruption and to automatically use the natural gas pipeline to fuel the device. This then provides the necessary electrical energy needed to power your home. A couple of thousand companies are producing natural gas at this time in the United States. In addition, there are also many companies that store and transport the gas as well. If you are serious about getting a generator for your home, then natural gas generators may be the best option available to you.