Don’t Be in the Dark: Now Is the Right Time To Buy a Petrol Generator

There’s no reason to dismiss global warming anymore. It’s happening all around the world, and we in Australia during the past year have felt some of its devastating effects. The incredibly high summer temperatures and sudden powerful storms wreaked havoc on the electrical grid which resulted in a number of power outages in South Australia affecting the whole country.

Power outages have become a routine for many Australians. If you are one of the 1.7million households that suffer regular electricity loss you know very well how it feels. It’s not fun at all to have your fresh food spoiled because the fridge doesn’t work, your internet and phone communication cut off, and in some cases your water supply, or if you’re part of the thousands of businesses, you know how bad experiencing huge irreparable loses can be because of faults in the electricity supply.

Businesses in the food and beverage industry rely on power to keep their products fresh and in good condition, and going even an hour without it can mean a million dollar damage. A small coffee house can also suffer a huge setback when the power goes off. Power for private medical care providers can sometimes be a matter of life and death. If you’re a homeowner or run your own business and had enough of constantly being literally left in the dark, a portable petrol powered generator is the right solution for you.

Sure, there are diesel powered generators as well, but as we know petrol is a more affordable fuel option and produces less harmful carbon dioxide fumes. Furthermore, a petrol powered generator holds up better when used frequently, as opposed to a diesel one that can easily become damaged. Petrol generators are also known to be relatively silent which makes them perfect for home and office use.

Right before and after a major storm hits, there’s a huge sales spike in petrol generators. This means that many people shop in panic, only thinking of this when the power’s out, having no idea what they’re looking for and making a random choice. However, if you invest the time to get a little informed you’d find there are some key features every good petrol powered generator should own.

• A Powerful Engine – A generator with an 18 HP engine can power electrical equipment hassle-free all day long without interruption.
• Oil Alarm System – Suddenly running out of oil in the crankcase can damage a generator’s engine. Right before the oil reaches a dangerously low level, an alarm system will inform you to fill it up.
• 100 % Copper Winding – Electrical conductivity is important for a generator to function properly and alternators consisting of 100% copper winding offer the best conductivity.
• Circuit Breaker – Sometimes the circuit can become overloaded or experience faults, in those cases a circuit breaker is a good thing to prevent possible fire accidents.
• Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) – When the load on the generator increases, there tends to be a drop in terminal voltages. The AVR can recognise this before it happens and increase the excitation to the field of the equipment so that the voltage remains at the required level.