Chicago, IL (ContentDesk) May 4, 2006 -- In the past, enduring a power outage was as simple as lighting a candle and starting the fireplace. Not anymore. Without electricity, basements can flood. Security systems can falter. Home businesses can fail.
"You don't realize how much you rely on electricity until it's gone," says Jon Hoch, founder of ElectricGeneratorsDirect.com(http://www.electricgeneratorsdirect.com) - an online generator superstore. Many homeowners are unable or unwilling to wait out the next power outage, so they are converting their portable generators into emergency backup power systems. "The key to picking the perfect generator," says Hoch, "is to pick the right style first, then pick the right wattage." Shop by Style (http://electricgeneratorsdirect.com/catalog/shopbystyle.php)Recreational generators are great for tailgating or camping. A power outage, however, is no picnic. Small recreational models will only power an appliance or two.
Plus, you'll need to refill their small gas tanks every few hours. Unless your a contactor using your generator on a daily basis, you don't need to go overboard with a jobsite model with a professional grade engine either. "What's the point in purchasing a top-of-the-line portable generator with all the bells and whistles that's only used a few times a year?" asks Hoch. ElectricGeneratorsDirect.com actually grades the style of every generator to help customers quickly find their perfect portable generator. Hoch recommends purchasing a residential-grade model specifically designed for "Emergency Power" and reinvesting the savings into a generator with additional wattage.
Shop by Watts (http://www.electricgeneratorsdirect.com/catalog/shopbywatts.php)Yes, you can calculate your exact wattage needs through various online wattage calculators, like the Home Wattage Wizard at PowerProtection.org. According to Hoch, the service is nice, but not always necessary. ElectricGeneratorsDirect.com has categorized their "Emergency Power" generators into three sizes: Mid-Sized,
Large and X-Large. Mid-sized portable generators (3,000-6,000 watts) will power your basic survival appliances, including your refrigerator, sump pump, furnace fan and several other appliances. Large portable generators (7,000-9,000 watts) will help make the power outage experience more peaceful, supplying power to even more appliance.
X-Large portable generators (10,000+ watts) supply enough electricity to restore power to small homes. Most include an electric starter, which is ideal for elderly homeowners who are unable to pull the cord. Electric Generators Direct is an online emergency generator superstore owned and operated by Power Equipment Direct, Inc. The company also maintains PressureWashersDirect.com(http://www.pressurewashersdirect.com) and AirCompressorsDirect.com (http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com)..
Propane Generators
Protect yourself from prolonged power outages with a propane powered generator. In many areas, severe weather or natural disasters can take out your power supply for days, or even weeks.
Your reserve, or back-up power system can quickly, safely and inexpensively pick up the slack of unexpected outages, and many offer a seamless transfer from electricity to propane.
If you are investing in a large back-up generator which is fixed, you would do well to consider one fuelled by propane gas.
A propane powered back up generator provides security and peace of mind by automatically turning on whenever your electricity supply fails.
Propane tanks are available in a many types of size, so you are bound to find one which suits your needs for size and location.
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Advantages of using a hydrogen generator
Most of the medical testing labs, pharmaceutical producers and manufacturers, processing facilities,and even hospitals don't accept 'mistakes' like defective valves, bad connections or missed hydrogen deliveries.
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Transfer of Power How to Safely Restore Power to Your Home
Hurricane Charley is quickly teaching homeowners a valuable lesson about taking electricity for granted.
The Category Four hurricane knocked out power to nearly a million homes in Florida, and many residents are still living without power.
Homeowners are now using portable generators in record numbers to safely restore power to their homes.
"Getting a generator is one thing," says Jon Hoch, founder of Electric Generators Direct.com (http://www.electricgeneratorsdirect.com). "Getting the electricity into the house is another."According to Hoch, extension cords are fine for small generators because you can only plug in one or two appliances.
The most common way to use a portable electric generator is to place it outdoors, then run extension cords through an open window or door to the chosen appliances.
Extension cords have several drawbacks. First, most extension cords can...
New Sea Level Scenario Generator Software Considers Climate Change
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New Guardian Generators Now Available at ElectricGeneratorsDirect.com
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