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Everything You Need To Know About Inverter Generators

Everything You Need To Know About Inverter Generators

  10 May 2024
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Getting the power you need to run your campsite or worksite, power your food truck, or simply supply electricity during a power outage is essential. Sure, you can rely on a portable battery in some situations. Even portable solar and wind power can work. But you often need more energy than these sources can provide. When it comes to efficiency and reliability, inverter generators can be an ideal solution that keeps you up and running. Read on to learn more.

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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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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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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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Your Ideal Generator For Off-Grid Living

  17 October 2022
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Freedom and independence are the 2-star attractions of off-grid living. Even then, we still tend to rely on a power source for those electrical appliances that we can’t live without.

If you want to reap the benefits of remote-style working, the chances are you’ll still need to recharge a phone or laptop battery. So what’s the best way to have your cake and eat it too? How do you reconcile off-grid living with modern-day self-reliance?

Read on to find out how and why a top-quality petrol-powered generator is a solution.

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The Right Generator for More Pleasurable Adventures

  13 September 2022
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Stay Connected With Our Portable Generators

Many travel enthusiasts may also be freedom fighters without realising it. They've plenty of wanderlust but prefer to stay off the beaten track. Self-sufficiency is part of the equation and that includes being able to function off the grid. How?

The answer is a portable generator: the key word here is "portable." Long gone on are the days when a generator for travelling was bigger than your car or campervan. And, yet there are plenty of variations that can make or break a trip.

Power up your knowledge as we make a pitch for the invaluable camping generator.

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Everything You Need to Know About Generator Features

  8 July 2022
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Are you ready to buy your first generator? Maybe you have an older generator but now realise that the market is far different than it was five or ten years ago. At Maxwatt we want to help you select the right generator for your unique needs, so we’ve put together a quick guide filled with everything you need to know about generator features.

Whether you’re searching for one of the quiet generators that won’t disturb the neighbours, or you need a portable generator for your worksite, we have the information you need to select wisely. Let’s get started.

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Our best generators for tradies!

  24 March 2022
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Having the power you need to get your work done allows you to not only get through your day but accomplish your goals and vision. Tradies know that reliable, continuous power is essential to success. Whether you work in the construction industry, or in farming, ranching, mining, or some other job that takes you to a remote location,  regular access to electricity is a must. Without adequate power, you’re stuck with a simple panel saw and screwdriver, which probably won’t get you too far!

What type of generator should you choose as a tradesperson? Your choice really depends on your power needs. At MaxWatt, we have a full selection of open generators perfect for tradies. Offering a remarkable amount of electrical power, these machines are perfect for powering up high-demand equipment like air compressors in tough environments to keep you going all day long.

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What’s Best, Solar Power Or An Inverter Generator When Camping?

  2 December 2021
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Introduction
Heading into the great outdoors for a relaxing camping trip can be an extremely rewarding experience. There’s something quite magical about being immersed in nature and away from the hustle and bustle of our busy lives. The time away can be therapeutic in many ways, helping our stresses melt away.

Still, there are always benefits to the comforts of our daily living that can be missed. Being able to get away from civilization in an RV or Camper while also having a source of power for electronics may offer the best of both worlds.

But what is the best way to power your outdoor adventure? There are really two options: An Inverter generator or solar power. Let’s look at what the two options have to offer and see if we can conclude which is the best choice for your next camping trip.

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