As a result of a natural catastrophe
- like hurricane, earthquake, fire, or landslide - the disruption of power
for considerable lengths of time can occur without any prior warning. Like
hospitals and commercial establishments, homes too need to have emergency
backup power in all such situations in order that critical appliances -
like lights, refrigerators, heaters and medical equipment - can run uninterrupted.
In an emergency situation, there are basically two types of power
generators – of
varying price and output - that are frequently used, namely:
- Portable generators
- Permanent standby generators.
Portable generators provide the most economical way of supplying back up
power, no matter what the emergency. Appliances can directly be plugged into
the generator either using the recommended extension cord or, alternatively,
they can be connected to the home wiring system with a transfer switch. Coming
with an electric start or a pull start, these industrial
Honda generators are loaded with many other features.
There are different sizes and types of portable and permanent generators.
The supply of the generators varies too - from about 100 volts to 220 volts.
It is important to determine the right size and type of generator to suit
individual needs. This is basically dependent on a house owner’s need
for power in emergencies. Almost all basic electrical appliances - like lights,
furnaces, televisions, refrigerators and water well pumps – can run
on the power provided by a portable generator. Mostly, it is adequate for
most homeowners to have a portable generator of the capacity around 5000
watts. A portable generator can cost $600 upwards, depending upon its type
and quality.
The most familiar type among portable generators is a gasoline-powered generator.
These generators are the least expensive of the whole lot, but have a relatively
short life span and require frequent maintenance. Some models available in
the market are powered by diesel, while some models have multi-fuel capabilities
to run on gasoline, propane or natural gas.
Diesel generators, though initially expensive, are economical in the long
run. They are fuel-efficient, require less maintenance and have a longer
life. The main demerit of a diesel generator is that it is hard to start
in winter. If the fuels are readily available, using propane or natural gas
powered generators is a better option. These generators require less maintenance
and burn cleaning.
Within around 15 seconds of power failure, without the presence of the house
owner, a permanently installed generator can automatically power up all main
systems in a home. It is through the transfer switch that permanent generators
are connected to the home wiring system. In any case of disruption of power,
the transfer switch automatically starts the generator. The same transfer
switch automatically shuts down the generator, as soon as power is restored.
These generators mostly run on natural gas or LP. The generator can be easily
fuelled using the same gas as is used for kitchen stoves. Depending upon
the number of systems the house owner wants to power up during emergency,
the size of the generator may vary.
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