Feature # 1: electric start
This feature allows a generator to be easily started without having to pull a rope.
Feature # 2: Low Oil Shutdown
I would say that this characteristic as mandatory on every portable generator. It turns off the engine down if the level falls below a safe operating level.
Feature # 3: Control Idle
automatically throttles the engine off when no power is being developed by alternator processing. This feature saves fuel, reduces noise and reduces engine wear.
Feature # 4: Hour Meter
This feature helps with maintenance, keeping a record of how long the engine has been run. Now you can automatically schedule an oil change.
Feature # 5: Large fuel tank
If the generator is used to provide backup power in case of power failure, get a tank with a capacity of five liters or more. These units can be performed on average, seven to ten hours before refueling.
Feature # 6: Ball Bearing Alternator
This amounts simply to a generator cheap compared to a quality generator. The alternators with bearing more than those with the needle bearings Speeds spheres, but last longer.
Feature # 7: Brushless alternator design
This function reduces to the common sense and pure economics; brushless alternators require less maintenance and produce clean energy, which is more suitable for sensitive electronic equipment today. of brush type generators have brushes that are elements of wear, requiring replacement.
Feature # 8: All-Metal alternator
portable generators How many times have we seen go thud due to low-cost production? More than ever want to know! Stay away from generators that have alternators with plastic body because they are known to deform over time and cause moving parts inside the alternator to come out of alignment, excessive wear and eventually break. Getting an alternator fully metal.
Feature # 9: Cast Iron sleeve
If you plan to use your generator often or for long periods of time, this function is absolutely crucial! Hidden in the cylinder of some motors is a cast iron liner sleeve that reduces wear, which makes the engine last longer, which saves money. The added cost of a generator with a cast-iron engine sleeve is small and worth.
feature # 10: OHV (valve Overhead) engine
This technology is suitable for portable generators because it produces fewer emissions of side-valve (pushrod) engines, OHV engines start easier, quieter operation, and have been proven to last longer.
Feature # 11: Full Power Switch
This allows you to turn off the 240 Volt outlet to get more power from the 0 volt generator. This function is useful to start the electric motors 0 volt on air compressors and water pumps.
Feature # 12: Portability Kit
Some generators, although portable, look like they weigh a ton. With a portability kit (wheels and handles specifically made for this generator) you can move the heavy units around with relative ease.
Feature # 13: Total harmonic distortion ( THD)
Total harmonic distortion is a means to measure the quality of electricity output of a generator. Six percent THD is considered the upper limit for electricity "clean". Go above 6% THD and electricity very probably reduce the duration of the electrical circuits, microprocessors cause malfunction and cause kiln controllers to operate incorrectly. A good generator has a less THD less than 6%. Be warned, some generators produce a THD above 15%. Make sure you know what your THD is before buying.
Feature # 13: Brand
For some items, brand names will not make that much difference, but when it comes to portable generators, brands such as Honda, Briggs & Stratton, Cummins, etc., are worlds apart from the cheap knock off of the generator. You will save money up front when buying a generator cheap, but on the back end (terrible fuel efficiency, loud noise, failure, high maintenance, etc.,) which will cost you much more than a brand when it's all said.
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