Breaking Down The Big Three Generators

Breaking Down the Big Three Generators

by

Max Stanford

While looking to buy a generator you have undoubtedly come across the main types of fuels, Gas, Diesel, and Natural Gas. All three have their own benefits and faults that knowing about can help lead you to the right choice. Which one works for small projects? Which one is the quietest or has the least work required? These questions and more will be answered below.

-Gas Generators

By and large the most common type of generator, the gas generators are also the highest selling, but that doesn t mean they are without fault. Customers love gas powered generators for their familiarity first of all. While they generally require the most upkeep in the form of oil, sparkplugs, and carburetors to name a few, people are used to gas engines more so than diesel or natural gas. They are also some of the smallest generators available, making them easy to transport to remote locations which also makes them adaptable to a variety of uses. The downsides are that gas generators are often quite loud and produce some nasty emissions. They are one of the cheapest initial purchases, but they are also one of the least efficient types of

generators

.

-Diesel Generators

Like anything with a diesel engine, these

generators

are a workhorse. Turn them on and they will run for hours with continuous, stable output. They are more expensive than gas generators, and the fuel is also more expensive, but they are much more efficient than gas generators and will stretch a gallon much farther. They require less maintenance than gas since they don t have spark plugs or carburetors, but they still need their filters changed and other such tasks. They are also extremely heavy and loud. If you purchase one for a home you will need to prepare a spot and some steps for noise reduction goes a long way.

-Natural Gas Generators

The awkward cousin to the two mentioned above, natural gas generators can still hold their own. They are even more efficient than diesel generators and burn much cleaner than gas or diesel. Natural gas generators are also the most quiet of the three which makes them ideal for home use. However, they are larger and less mobile than gas generators so they work best from a fixed station. The fuel is the cheapest of the three, but their high initial cost can be offsetting. Natural gas also stores much better than diesel or gas and natural gas generators require the least amount of maintenance. This makes them very well suited for emergency situations or as a backup generator, one you might not be using frequently.

Whatever your situation, there will be a

generator

to suit your needs. A supply of electricity can always be used, and hopefully this helped clarify the differences in these main competitors.

Max Stanford is a freelance writer for

Worldwide Power Products

.

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