Most portable generators are powered by gasoline, that is the most commonly available fuel.
Most portable generators are powered by gasoline, which is the most commonly available fuel. However, when using generators for emergency power, their infrequent use presents some issues to take into account. The first is that whenever big, catastrophic storms hit and power outages span days, local gasoline stations could have trouble meeting the demand and there might be long lines. The next issue is due to the infrequent use of backup generators, which may sit for months to years between use.
Gasoline sitting in a carburetor will slowly evaporate as time passes, leaving gummy deposits that may block fuel from getting through, and make starting difficult or impossible without servicing. This could be prevented by turning off the fuel valve and letting the generator run until it stalls, using up the fuel left in the carburetor. As time passes, gasoline can oxidize or go ?stale,? losing combustibility. It may also absorb water that may then corrode fuel tanks and other metal components in the fuel system. Starting a generator regularly, in addition to treating fuel with a stabilizer, might help fight these issues.
Dual-fuel generators can be run on gasoline or liquified petroleum gas (LPG), often called propane. Switching between your fuels is simple, and you won?t be tied in to the availability of one kind of fuel. There exists a bigger advantage to propane, though: It is very stable when stored for extended periods of time. It won?t go stale, and it won? Generac portable generators t gum up carburetors from sitting. Plus, some homes that use propane for other purposes may already have large storage tanks on the premises, foregoing the necessity to make repeated trips out for fuel. The main one downside to propane is that it has fewer BTUs (British Thermal Units, a measurement of energy) compared to the same level of gasoline. So, a generator running on propane will have slightly reduced starting and running watts, but will also run a little quieter than those that operate on gasoline.
There are also kits open to convert many popular generators to run on propane. Some kits also permit the use of natural gas. These vary in price, with regards to the application, but they start around fifty dollars.
The generator arrives fully assembled, with built-in handles and wheel kit. Therefore, it really is practically designed to be carried around. Not to mention its? weight of just 83lbs, which is quite low for a portable generator. Due to these characteristics, the Champion Generator is probably the most convenient generators on the market.