Choosing the right Generator for your needs
Generators fall into 2 basic groups
Leisure & Home use
Industrial/Site use
There are certain key features that you will need your Generator to have when selecting a product for either of these groups.
Leisure & Home use.
This is a product that will typically be used either in camping, caravan, small exhibition situations and around the home and office. Key features required will include silent running, weight and size, ease of transportation, run time, 230volt and 12volt output and maybe Inverter technology*
Industrial/Site use.
This is a product that will typically be used in the work place or on site where the output is restricted to 110volt. Key features again can also be silent running, ease of transportation, low oil warning systems, three phase supply, petrol or diesel powered, run time and very importantly robustness.
Inverter Technology*
If you are powering a TV, computer or other appliances requiring stable voltage and frequency output then it is advised that you choose a product featuring Inverter technology* We suggest you check with the appliance manufacturer.
Once you have decided the type of machine that best meets your needs you then need to calculate the power output that you require depending on the appliances that you intend to use. This task may seem a little daunting but is actually quite simple. The following 4 steps will help you achieve this.
A. Identify the tools and appliances that you will power from the Generator B. Determine the required wattage for each item.
C. Total the wattage required to power your identified items simultaneously. (Allowing for motor starting). However, if you have an appliance with a high wattage but will not be used continuously this can be considered in your calculation.
(Example) When in your caravan, turn your lights and TV off when you need to use the microwave!! D. Choose a Generator that has rated watts that meets or exceeds this total.
Wattage Table
To help you identify the wattage of the tools and appliances that you need to power from the Generator please use this table. However, please note that the watt’s shown are only an average recommendation, therefore please check your items before use.
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