Home Backup Generators
- 2. A few years ago in the land before time (pre-Internet), generators werent need so much by the average homeowner. Blackouts were as common as they were today, but guess what? Internet was not.
- 3. When storms hit or Mother Nature decides to vent her frustration on people, blackouts happen. When blackouts happen, we need online access to keep updated on the weather and on our friends and family. Also, twitters and facebooks need to be updated!
- 4. Home generator types are like ying and yang, or PCs and Macs. There are two flavors: the portable and the standby.
- 5. Both of these are fueled by gasoline natural gas diesel liquefied petroleum gas
- 6. Portable gas generators are cheaper. They will not power your entire house. Theyre tiny things with limited power output. Portables will power the essentials of your home, which should include your refrigerator and NOT your Wifi. You can tweet after the crisis, not during.
- 7. A portable generator with a 4000-5000W electrical output can cost between $350-$500. However, portables require extra-long extension cords to power appliances. This creates a maze you would have to navigate in the dark. Be weary!
- 8. Connected directly to the home and fuel source. Can essentially run forever, as long as fuel source exists. Designed to start automatically.
- 9. Your generator should produce greater wattage than the total amount needed by your appliances. Remember to account for the cushion, which is the extra power used to deal with power surges. Power surges are also called startup wattage and every appliance needs it.
- 10. For any questions or comments 310-430-2300 www.bkelectricservices.com