Description: A concise guide and expert advice from an engineer on buying generators for your home. What types and options exist, how to choose, where to buy, and little known details to know.
Despite all technological advancement, the frequency of power outages in the US and the number of people affected keeps increasing. Since most electrical lines in the US use overhead wires, and because of the deteriorating infrastructure of our power grid, this trend will likely continue in the future.
Not surprisingly, people are interested in backup generators. Unfortunately, for many consumers who do not have a background in electrical engineering, choosing a backup system can be challenging. What type is best type for power outages? Why would I pay $5,000 for a home standby genset plus several more thousands for the installation when I can buy a portable one for $500? These are the commonly asked questions. This guide explains your options in simple terms and provides you with practical facts and ess
To choose the right type of generator for your requirements you need to have at least some basic understanding of its operation. So, let’s first briefly review how generators work and what is common to all of them. Technically speaking, the operation of any electric generator is based on a physical phenomenon called electromagnetic induction. This phenomenon is that changing the magnetic field induces a voltage in a conductor placed in this field. Of course, creating and changing any physical field requires