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 ReadingHow To Use a Generator for Tailgating
While beer has been a constant for our tailgate group from the very beginning, us aging frat boys have refined our game day operation significantly over the years. What was once a simple setup from the trunk of a car that included only cases of beer, coolers and bags of ice has evolved into a…
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. …
Continue ReadingAre Generators Noisy?
The noise level of both portable and permanent standby generators can vary by manufacturer and by model. But as a general rule, noise levels have been reduced substantially in recent years, driven by consumer preference along with improvements in technology. A brief review of the two kinds of generators may be helpful: Portable generators are smaller systems that can…
Continue ReadingHow Long Will A Honda Generator Last?
Introduction. The useful life of leading portable generators will vary by manufacturer and specific model. Honda offers a wide range of portable generators, but on average, you can expect a Honda generator to last well over 10,000 hours of running time. (Note that this is purely an estimate but to put this into perspective, studies…
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