Get Clean Power From a Portable Inverter Generator

Electricity is one of those things we hardly think about at all, other then when you open your monthly electric bill, that is. Campers and RV'rs trade-off the convenience and reliability of the AC wall plug for travel and outdoor adventure. For the rest of us 'plugging in' is just something you do - until the power goes out.

Every year storm-related power outages affect thousands of homes. Some outages caused by hurricanes, floods and severe storms can last for days. At a minimum we lose all the contents of refrigerators and freezers. But it can be worse. Summer storms can knock out air conditioning. Winter storms can result in a loss of heat, even for oil fired furnaces. And when a storm knocks out power, the use of vital medical equipment can also be lost.

A small portable generator can come to the rescue to keep refrigerators cold, oil furnaces hot, and TVs and radios on.

There are several factors to consider when choosing a portable camping generator for emergency use at home or for camping, chief among them being the wattage or power output capacity of the generator.

When choosing an emergency power generator for your home there is another factor you must consider which may be more critical than choosing the right size generator, especially if you need to keep medical or other sensitive electronic equipment running throughout a power outage.

Many of today’s home appliances are built with microprocessor technology that requires a steady, true sine wave source of power. That’s where an inverter generator comes in. Digital inverter generators deliver stable, pure sine wave AC output, reliable enough to power even the most sensitive electronic equipment. Most conventional generators cannot deliver the same kind of 'clean' electricity that you get out the power company's wall plug.

Inverter generators have other advantages too. Automatic digital controls vary the generator's engine speed to match the load requirements. This results in superior engine performance and power management.

Conventional generators must run constantly at 3,000 - 3,500 RPM or more even for the lightest load. An inverter generator will run longer on less fuel while making a lot less noise. That means fewer gasoline fills and the opportunity to enjoy a little more peace and quiet.

Inverter generators are much smaller and lighter weight than conventional generators. A 2,000 Watt inverter generator weighs in at less than 50 pounds dry. Small enough for one person to move around.