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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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Food Truck Generators: Why Portable Generators Are Essential for Christmas Markets

Food Truck Generators: Why Portable Generators Are Essential for Christmas Markets

  15 November 2024
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Power Your Food Truck with Confidence and Stay Ahead of the Competition

Investing in high-performance food truck generators ensures uninterrupted operations, keeping revenue flowing and your business ahead of the competition. A reliable power source is the backbone of your mobile kitchen, providing the energy needed to run essential electrical equipment—from refrigerators and cooking appliances to lighting and payment systems.

During Christmas markets and peak trading seasons, your food truck faces unique power demands. Warmer weather puts extra strain on refrigerators and cooling systems, while high customer demand means grills, fryers, and coffee machines must run at full capacity. With a Maxwatt generator, you can operate seamlessly and efficiently, ensuring consistent service, happy customers, and maximum profitability—no matter the conditions.

Read on for the lowdown on food truck generators and to find out which is best for your needs.

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Will My Generator Work in Cold Weather?

Will My Generator Work in Cold Weather?

  22 June 2024
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There’s always that nagging fear, isn’t there? The one time you desperately need your generator is during a power outage due to severely cold weather. But will it work, or do the freezing temperatures cause off-grid generators to fail?

The fact is you need reliable all-year-round off-grid solutions, so running generators in winter is a must. Read on for the tips you need to ensure optimum generator use during the cooler months.

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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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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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