Many people wonder if generators can damage ordinary household appliances such as refrigerators, HVAC systems, washing machines and ovens. While any kind of appliance can potentially be damaged by a backup generator, the risk of appliance damage can be greatly reduced or eliminated with the selection of the right sized generator for your home or…
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Will Generators Work After An EMP?
An electromagnetic pulse (EMP) is a short burst of electromagnetic energy that can occur naturally from lightning and solar flares or from a man-made event such as the high altitude detonation of a nuclear bomb. A severe EMP generated by a nuclear bomb in the earth’s atmosphere would immediately damage the electrical grid and most…
Continue ReadingAre Generators Safe To Use?
Given the increasing frequency of power outages, homeowners and business owners have turned to generators (both permanent standby and portable) to provide power in the event of a grid failure. Generators are safe if they are correctly installed, used properly and maintained at regular intervals. When discussing generator safety, remember that are two kinds of…
Continue ReadingWhat Is An Inverter Generator?
While a conventional generator and an inverter generator are similar in that they both involve the production of electricity, there are differences between the two. Simply put, an inverter generator delivers a smooth, constant flow of AC power, whereas a conventional generator will throttle up and down to produce enough power to meet loan demand. …
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What is An Inverter Generator? What Are Its Advantages and Disadvantages?
What is an inverter generator exactly, and why would you want one? To operate a motor coupled to an alternator that produces power, all generators require combustible fuel, commonly gasoline or propane. Inverter generators convert AC power to DC power before digitally inverting it back to a cleaner true sine wave. Traditional conventional generators use…
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