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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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How Much Wattage Do I Need in My Portable Generator?

  20 March 2023
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Many of us are familiar with technical measurements and units but unable to picture them in a meaningful way. Guess the size of Australia, for example. It’s big for sure, but it’d be easy to make an estimate in km² that’s way off target.

The country actually covers 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 run off your portable generator. Read on to find out which generator size is for you and your needs.

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Generators 101: A Guide to Powering Up

  20 February 2023
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We’ve all become a little spoiled. 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.

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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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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What To Look For In A Portable Backup Home Generator

  9 June 2022
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A portable backup generator can keep you and your family safe, secure, and comfortable in the event you may lose power. Choosing a backup generator can seem like a complicated process, but it doesn't have to be.  Let's discuss a few things so you can make an informed and educated decision when choosing a backup home generator.

There are many different types of backup home generators on the market, so it's important to make sure that you get one with a four-stroke engine to ensure reliability and keep it running for many years. There are other things to look for also such as manufacturers' warranties that cover parts and labor for at least a year. Once you know what to look for in your home backup generator, the choices will become clearer.

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