| Electricity is an essential part of our daily lives. We | | | | logical solution is still the old-school gas power |
| simply cannot afford to live without it. But things | | | | generator. |
| just happen. And most of the time, we are | | | | Gas Power Generator vs Inverter Generator: |
| caught with surprise with sudden and unexpected | | | | Compared to inverter generators, gas generators |
| events. A powerful storm might hit your area | | | | are cheaper. A 2,000 watt inverter generator will |
| right now and cut off your power supply. Or | | | | cost about $2,000. That is enough to power most |
| some psychopathic Vandal would go tripping and | | | | of your household appliances for sustained period. |
| cut off the power plants main line. In the event | | | | But you also need to set up a charging system |
| that these things happen, one certain question | | | | coupled with deep-cycle batteries. That will incur |
| would cross your mind: What are we going to do | | | | an added cost. In contrast, a portable 5.5 hp gas |
| now? | | | | power generator, which costs $339.95, can supply |
| Spending a cold night is certainly not an option. | | | | power to your household for ages. Simple |
| And if you do telecommuting or handle an online | | | | arithmetic demonstrates that gas power |
| business, you absolutely need a continuous supply | | | | generators are significantly cheaper compared to |
| of electricity. That is why having a back-up power | | | | inverter generators. And what is more, you do |
| supply is very important. | | | | not have to worry about burgeoning maintenance |
| Nowadays, many people are raving out for | | | | cost-gas power generators are very easy to |
| portable inverter generators. These inverters | | | | maintain. |
| usually need a battery (e.g. car battery) to | | | | What to Consider When Buying a Gas Power |
| juice-up. Typical 150 or 300-watt inverters can | | | | Generator: |
| convert your reserve power in your car's battery | | | | Before you start shopping online to buy a gas |
| to run a couple of light bulbs, a small TV, or a | | | | generator, you need to consider your power |
| radio. But the problem is that ordinary inverters | | | | needs. Would you require standby power for long |
| cannot sustain huge power-loads nor can it | | | | periods? If so, you need to get a standby gas |
| provide back-up power for a long period. A 3,000 | | | | power generator. These are large and heavy |
| watt inverter coupled with several large batteries | | | | generators that have the same engine as tractors |
| can handle large loads for a sustained period, but | | | | and chippers. Standby generators are equipped |
| it will definitely cost you to build that kind of | | | | with radiators to cool their engines. You can run |
| emergency power system. | | | | these hulks non-stop for 24 hours. But these huge |
| Some people are also advocating solar power | | | | standby gas power generators may be quite |
| back-up systems. But solar panels are quite | | | | expensive. |
| expensive. And you also need to install several | | | | If you require a less costly generator, then you |
| batteries so that your emergency power supply | | | | can probably get a portable gas power generator. |
| can handle large power loads for a sustained | | | | Usually, portable gas generators can supply power |
| period. | | | | to a typical household for about 8 hours. |
| When it comes to power problems, the most | | | | |