WHICH PORTABLE GENERATOR IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Selecting the right portable generator requires understanding your power needs. This involves listing the essential devices you’ll power, calculating the starting and running wattage, and summing these values. The total provides the minimum wattage requirement, ensuring you choose a generator that’s neither too small, leaving you without enough power, nor too large, leading to unnecessary fuel consumption and expenses.
Consider your usage purpose for each application:
- Recreational Use
For camping or caravanning, where a smaller generator in the range of 1,000 to 2,000 watts might suffice, a petrol generator is often suitable. They are lighter and more portable, making them ideal for recreational applications.
- Home Backup
For powering essential home appliances during an outage, requiring 3,000 to 7,000 watts, either petrol or diesel generators can be suitable. Petrol generators might be chosen for occasional use due to their availability, while diesel might be preferred for longer runtimes and efficiency.
- Worksite Applications
When it comes to industrial tools and equipment, demanding a more powerful generator potentially upwards of 10,000 watts, diesel generators are usually the preferred choice. They are known for their robust performance, efficiency, and durability, making them ideal for heavy-duty work.
- Special Circumstances
For unique requirements like medical equipment or supporting a small business, the choice between petrol or diesel would depend on specific needs, such as runtime, noise level, and budget considerations. Consulting with a professional to assess the exact requirements would be advisable to make the best decision for these special circumstances.
If in doubt, don’t hesitate to contact us, our team can help you to find the right generators based on your needs.
