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Generators 101: A Guide to Powering Up | Off-Grid Generator

Generators 101: A Guide to Powering Up

  10 February 2025
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We’ve all become a little spoilt. Anything less than 100 per cent consistency in our wifi connection, access to mobile data or even our electricity supply, is enough to send us into a spin.

The power lies behind most of what we might consider modern-day essentials. And, although a solar system might match our list of green credentials, it has its limitations. That means backup petrol generators that kick in on-demand are key to successful off-grid living.

Read on for the lowdown on the super quiet generators available and why you should consider an off-grid generator as a sound investment.

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How Much Wattage Do I Need in My Portable Generator?

How Much Wattage Do I Need in My Portable Generator?

  12 January 2025
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Many of us understand technical measurements and units but have difficulty visualizing them in a meaningful way. Take the size of Australia, for example—it’s undoubtedly large, but estimating its area in square kilometers can easily result in a wildly inaccurate guess.

The country actually spans more than 7.5 million km².

In a similar way, you might understand wattage or watts as units of power. But, how much is a lot? 1000, 5000 or 8000 watts?

The electrical power you need will depend on what you intend to connect and power up from your portable generator. Read on to find out which generator size is for you and your needs.

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Surviving Storm Season: Strategies and Power Backup Solutions

Surviving Storm Season: Strategies and Power Backup Solutions

  9 January 2024
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It’s time to baton down the hatches with an effective plan for storm-proofing your home.

Every year, homes and businesses lose billions of dollars to storms and flooding. Yet almost a third of Australians aged between 18 and 44 don’t have a strategy in place to deal with the havoc a storm can wreak.

Read on for the measures you need to put in place, from power backup solutions to handy household tips so you and your home stay better protected.

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Powering Up for Christmas: MaxWatt's Ultimate Gift Guide | Portable Power Stations

Powering Up for Christmas: MaxWatt’s Ultimate Gift Guide

  24 October 2023
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If you’re looking for a gift that keeps on giving, you’ve come to the right place. Imagine giving a power boost to a friend or relative that’s going to make their lives easier for years to come.

Let us take you through some of MaxWatt’s most versatile gift ideas. Original, exciting and useful, they’re this year’s must-haves.

Don’t be a secret Santa. Bask in the glory of giving life-changing gifts like portable power stations or petrol-powered generators.

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Exploring the Benefits of A Portable Power Station

Exploring the Benefits of A Portable Power Station

 
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The latest advances in battery and solar power technologies have turned what once seemed impossible dreams into reality.

The result is a portable power station. Clean, efficient and easy to handle, this is a portable power source made for living, working or just having fun in the great outdoors.

Maxwatt has been at the forefront of developing these state-of-the-art devices. Read on for the lowdown about what makes the best portable power station money can buy.

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Generators for Small Businesses and the $20,000 Instant Asset Write-Off

Generators for Small Businesses and the $20,000 Instant Asset Write-Off

  18 October 2023
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Who doesn’t like free money? That’s what the bolstered instant asset write-off scheme is going to mean for small businesses by offering tax incentives on qualifying purchases over the coming financial year (2023-24).

There had been fears the scheme might only cover purchases of just $1,000 so if you’re planning to make a significant purchase, then it’s great news.

Generators for small businesses would fall under the qualifying categories. So what can small businesses claim, who is eligible and how does it all work? Read on for the lowdown.

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Flood Control to Farming: Unlocking the Versatility of Water Pumps

Flood Control to Farming: Unlocking the Versatility of Water Pumps

  21 June 2023
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“2022 will be remembered as the year of the Great Deluge, when record-breaking rain and floods lashed large parts of Eastern Australia, causing untold devastation for Australians and our economy…Climate change is consigning Australia to an era of climate disasters that we are not prepared for.” Climate Council, Australia.

This is a stark warning and if you were affected by this weather pattern last year, it is important to be prepared for the remainder of this year and for years to come.

The bigger picture is to try and stop climate change in its tracks. In the meantime, we need practical ideas to help with its consequences. Water pumps are useful tools primarily used to assist with floods and to ensure our crops get the water they need in times of drought.

Read on to find out how water pumps can play a significant role in controlling water levels and the distribution of water to exactly where farmers need it.

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Cleaning With Power: The Uses of High Pressure Washers

  18 May 2023
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“I can’t get no satisfaction,” bemoaned Mick Jagger in one of the Rolling Stones’ biggest hits. Had he been familiar with high-pressure washers, the lyrics may have been somewhat different.

Those who’ve ever experienced getting rid of muck and dirt off a filthy pathway or a deck using a petrol-powered pressure washer know it’s one of life’s simple pleasures. For a start, it dwarfs the time it takes to get a job done compared to scrubbing or using a cloth. Secondly, the look of the completed job is incredibly satisfying.

Using a pressure washer comes with incredible satisfaction but there are things you should know. Read on for all the tips that’ll help you get to grips with pressure washers and all their versatile uses.

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Powering Your Remote Work Site: A Guide to Work Site Generators

  2 May 2023
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Consider the uses of a portable generator and you might imagine a backup system for solar power in the home, remote working or camping.

However, spare a thought for those who work onsite. In the construction industry, workers who manage our road networks or anyone who has to be on a site where access to the grid is tricky may need to rely on a work site generator.

Work site generators are often essential. Without them, it’d be impossible to get the job done. Find out more about the importance of portable generators as we guide you through all aspects of their use.

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All The Support You Need When Taking Your Home Off-Grid

  24 November 2022
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There's something rather satisfying about lying back in your hammock and looking at the stars. There's an added bonus when you can totally relax once and for all, knowing that your family home and farm can function independently with off-grid power.

A lot of blood, sweat and tears went into creating a solar-powered system that keeps you self-sufficient (well almost). Find out why you need a backup and the best types of quiet, petrol generators for the job as we examine all the right options.

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