Portable Generator
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Basics
- A Genset TYPICALLY using a Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine (with some exceptions)
- Typically also a Single Cylinder Internal Combustion Engine / “ Small Engines “
Use Cases
Emergencies
- For Emergency Backup Power
- GRANTED depending on Local Grid Reliability, the need may not be that great
- GRANTED this also varies with things like Medical Equipment Needs / Heat and/or Cold Tolerance of the people involved etc (Also other aspects of a Hurricane Preparedness Kit / Blackout Preparedness Kit etc
- TLDR: Flashlights / Candles and a Propane Heater / Indoor Safe Fueled Heater + Warm Clothes/Blankets will MOSTLY work and be cheaper, but may not work in all situations
- Also Wet Bulb Events may be harder to deal with than cold per-se
- Pursuing Community Scale Microgrids etc may also be better than a Hyper-Individualist “A Generator in Every ( Home “ type situation
- GRANTED depending on Local Grid Reliability, the need may not be that great
Power Tools/Lighting
- While this is LESS relevant with the advent of Cordless Tools and LED Lights etc, having a Generator for a Jobsite or Work Truck CAN make sense
- Note however that Air Tools are more Intrinsically Safe thus for some jobs going that route may make more sense
Support of Off Grid Systems
- Essentially use as a mini-Peaker Plant / on Cloudy Low-Wind days etc
Industry Standards
Honda vs Harbor Freight
Impressive.
More
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