Generator systems are becoming a common necessity in offices, hospitals and even in homes. Hospitals use generator systems to back up electricity supply especially for life support equipments. Generator systems automatically switch on whenever there is power outage. There are generator systems for industrial purposes and residential purposes as well. It can either be operated with diesel support systems or with installed batteries that are automatically charged whenever there is power.



With diesel support systems, automation is achieved with the use of modern inverters or chargers. This allows the system to monitor its battery when it becomes too low. Whenever it detects that there is low supply on its batteries, it automatically starts to charge the batteries. With this system, there is a guarantee of continuous supply of electricity 24/7 even in very bad weather conditions.

Sophisticated generator systems are equipped with LCD control panel, which automatically supplies load when there is heavy load requirement. This system provides efficient use of power.

Other types of generator systems use generator support mode which makes use of user programmable features that allow scheduled switching, depending on the requirements of the user. It can be scheduled to switch “off” or switch “on” at the time specified in the system.

Less expensive generator systems use manual systems in order to operate them. These types of generators use diesel fuel to run efficiently. These systems do not operate automatically whenever there is a power outage so they have to be manually switched on by the user in order to use it. These types of generators are considered to be reliable in terms of quality electric supply.

These less expensive generators are fuel-efficient. They consume less fuel compared to generators that use gas. While they consume less fuel, they can produce enough loads akin to their predecessors. These types of generators are recommended for household use.

In addition, diesel-powered generators are more durable and can run for approximately 2000 to 3000 hours before undergoing thorough maintenance. These equipments do not have any spark plugs to maintain. It is, however, recommended to regularly change the oil and do some general cleaning to achieve top performance of these equipments. Another advantage is that you can purchase diesel fuel near your household so you never run out of fuel.

As these generators do not have spark plugs, there is less to worry about having a freak fire accident. Diesel fuels are less flammable than gas fuels. You can be rest assured of the safety of your family and your property.

The best generators in the market today are the ones made by Honda. Honda has been famous in manufacturing quality equipments. This company specializes in producing generators that do not generate too much noise. These generators emit sounds at 59 decibels only at 20 feet. The EU1000, EU2000, EU3000 are the models with a quiet inverter. They are capable of providing 2000W of power and only weigh 46 pounds. These models can operate for about 15 hours on a tank of gas.

Another one is the Generac portable, which costs around $2000. This model is ideal for home use or for camping purposes. However, the machine weighs 400 pounds, which is considered too heavy for handling. It has an electric starter, which is an air-cooled engine. This model comes with tube framed housing for protection and is installed with wheels similar to a wheel barrow for easy transportation.

The Northstar 13HP 800-Watt Generator is another ideal model for residential purposes. It is priced at around $1650. It weighs about 240 pounds and can accommodate 6.5 gallons of gas tank. This model comes also with a tubular frame with wheels for easy portability. It has 5 receptacles, two 15 Amp 120 Volts receptacles, one 120/240 Volts 30 Amperes locking plug receptacle and two 20 Amp 120 Volts receptacle. In comparison to its predecessors, this model emits noise more which is around 75 decibels at 20 feet.