| Generators | | | | Some prefer LPG fueled generators because it is |
| A generator is an equipment, which uses | | | | easy to refill and readily available almost everywhere. |
| electromagnetic induction to alters mechanical energy | | | | Diesel fueled engines are expensive generators and |
| in to electrical energy. Generators do not have the | | | | are most applicable for manufacturing activities. |
| capacity to make electricity. It simply directs electric | | | | Portable |
| charges to pass through the external electrical circuit. | | | | Portable generators are designed to accommodate |
| Traditionally generators gain mechanical power from a | | | | short-term connections. Unlike standby generators a |
| spinning shaft, which creates charge that is equivalent | | | | portable one does not require any professional |
| to the shaft’s torque increased by the angular | | | | assistance to operate or to install as they are made to |
| velocity. Mechanical power can be obtained in many | | | | travel with its user. |
| ways such as, stem turbines, waterfalls and gas | | | | These generators are usually provided with on-board |
| turbines. | | | | containers for its fuel, which may require a time-to-time |
| In the year 1831 Michael Faraday introduced the first | | | | fuel refill. Other costly portable generators provide a |
| electric generator, Faraday Disk. The Faraday disk | | | | separate fuel container that can hold higher amount of |
| demonstrated the possibility of changing mechanical | | | | fuel to eliminate time consuming refill. |
| energy to electric power. Series of inventions followed | | | | Portable generators can run in gas, propane, diesel and |
| using the same foundation. | | | | natural gas depending on what portable generator |
| There are two types of generators, which differ in | | | | models you are using. |
| their connection and configuration methods. | | | | Generator Safety Tips |
| Standby | | | | Keep your generators outdoors and far from any |
| This type of generator has a fix connection to its | | | | openings of your house. This will prevent generator |
| separate fuel source. It is usually wired along the | | | | fumes from polluting your place. |
| house’s regular wiring, which requires a professional | | | | Set a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm inside your homes. |
| during installation. | | | | Follow the proper installation instructions from your |
| Automated generators are also identified with standby | | | | alarm’s manual. The alarm would warn you if an |
| generators. This type of generator automatically starts | | | | excessive amount of (CO) is present. |
| without any prior configuration. The generator’s | | | | Read operating manual before you run your generator. |
| service duration is dependent on the amount of fuel | | | | Check for special safety instructions if any. Then |
| that you have. | | | | carefully follow all the necessary installation and |
| When choosing which type of fuel should power your | | | | operating procedures. |
| generator, the most important factor to consider would | | | | Never refuel your generator while it is running. Stop |
| be availability. Most standby generators can operate | | | | your generator from running first then allow it to cool |
| both on LPG or natural gas. You may opt to change | | | | down before refilling your generator’s fuel tank. |
| from one fuel type to another with an easy field | | | | A professional or experienced electrician should |
| configuration. | | | | facilitate any electrical wiring configuration requirement |
| Generators run by natural gas usually require a | | | | of a generator. |
| standard fuel pressure to maintain. Some may even | | | | Check the wattage capacity of your generator before |
| require a high amount of pressure that may require a | | | | plugging appliances or other electrical device. This will |
| separate fuel tank and some pressure gauge | | | | help avoid overloading that can damage your |
| adjustment | | | | generator. |