Tuesday, 19 July 2016

Basic knowledge before buying a generator

Customers must have some basic knowledge about generators for better buying decisions. Buyers should understand that generators are sold by wattages. The buying decision also depends on the use of number of lights and appliance at the home of customers. It also helps to know the kind of appliances that are used by the customers during power outages. If the need of the customers is only to keep lights on, during power outages, then the light generator with low wattages will do the work.

Basically there are two kinds of generators, Portable and stationery generators. Stationery generators are generally used by factories and offices. They are installed by professionals and technician .These generators start automatically when light goes out. They also switch off, when power comes. The wattages of these generators range from 5000 to 20,000 wattages. The stationery generators are capable of supporting all appliance of the home or house. They can work for longer durations. The stationery generators come in large sizes and therefore are kept out of the homes in gardens or space in front or back of the home.


The portable generators can be used anywhere during power outages. However, the vent of the generator should be away from the house and home. The portable generators can support several electrical appliances. The duration of the portable generators depends on the fuel storage capacity of the generator. Their range is from 3000 watts to 8500 watts. Unlike stationery generators, the portable generators may not start automatically. Portable generators are kept in the homes or in balconies.

The customer has to consider the following points in selection of any generator for use.

Whether generators Generator on hire in South Delhi have automatic start / switch off system or not, usually depends on size of the generator. Large generators come with this feature. The push button start is also offered in latest models of the portable generators.  This button option frees one from the hassles of pulling a rope to start the generator.
The customer should also note the storage level of generator to know the how long the generator can work. The generators shut down at the minimum level of fuel to prevent damage. The buyers must know the minimum level of fuel capacity at which this shunt done happens. This information helps to keep the fuel inside the generator above certain level for emergency uses.

Some generators Generator on rent in Gurgaon use inverter technology that keeps noise at low level and power from generators do not overheat the sensitive electrical appliance. Offices and education institutions may like to use the generators with inverter technology.