Standby Power: How to Pick the Perfect Home Standby Generator
Romeoville, IL (ContentDesk) May 1, 2006 -- Just a few years ago, the thought of owning a standby generator seemed preposterous. Now, living without electricity, especially in Hurricane country, is all too common. "You shouldn't be worrying about how often the power goes down," says Jon Hoch, founder of ElectricGeneratorsDirect.com (http://www.electricgeneratorsdirect.com), an online generator superstore. "Instead, you should be worrying about what happens when the power goes out." Without electricity, basements can flood. Security systems can falter.
Home-based businesses can fail. Just one power outage can result in thousands of dollars of damage, warns Hoch. Standby Generators Many homeowners and businesses simply cannot afford to ride out another power outage. Instead, they are installing emergency standby generators in record numbers to protect their families and investments. The concept is really simple.
Standby generators are installed outside and operate just like a central air conditioner with two major differences. 1. Automatic Transfer Switches Instead of using a thermostat, standby generators uses an automatic transfer switch to monitor your utility power. When it goes out, the automatic transfer switch turns on the generator - whether you're home or not - and automatically shuts it off when power is restored. 2.
Engine Instead of Motor Air conditioners run off electric motors, which obviously won't work during an outage. Standby generators have engines instead. The systems can be connected to your natural gas line or propane tank and generate electricity as long as fuel is supplied. Shopping Tips So how do you pick the perfect standby generator? According to Hoch, it's extremely easy if you follow these tips: Shop by Watts (http://www.electricgeneratorsdirect.com/catalog/shopbywatts.php) Standby generators are rated by kilowatts (one thousand watts). The larger the kilowatts, the more electrical appliances it can power.
Home standby systems range from 7-25 kilowatts.Yes, you can calculate your exact wattage needs through various wattage calculators. According to Hoch, the services are nice, but not always necessary. A basic home standby generator starts around 7 kilowatts. While it won't power an entire house, it will generate enough electricity to get you safely through the blackout.
"Don't get too caught up in the kilowatts," says Hoch.
"If you have enough money to power your whole house, go for it. If not, simply purchase as many kilowatts as you can afford." Central Air Conditioning Standby generators can easily generate enough juice to get any individual household appliance working -- except one. Central air conditioners need a ton of energy just to get started. For example, if you have a 4-ton central air conditioner, you'll need at least a 13 kilowatt standby generator. If you have a 5-ton unit, you'll need a 16 kilowatt generator.
"Another, less expensive, alternative is to simply buy a small standby generator along with a window air conditioner to run only during outages," suggests Hoch.Shop by Style (http://www.electricgeneratorsdirect.com/catalog/shopbystyle.php)Not all cars are the same. While a Yugo and a Lexus are both cars, they are barely comparable. The same goes for standby generators. Some affordable brands are designed to restore electricity, and that's about it. Other more sophisticated brands include premium grade engines and rust-resistant aluminum enclosures, significantly reducing the noise and extending its lifespan.
ElectricGeneratorsDirect.com grades the quality of every standby generator into three categories - Home Standby, Residential/Commercial, and Commercial Grade - helping to simplify your search. According to Hoch, the grade of the standby generator is extremely important. Residential-grade standby generators feature air-cooled engines, which are like lawnmower engines. They are specifically designed for occassional emergency power use. Residential/commercial-grade standby generators feature liquid-cooled engines, which are more like automobile engines.
They are designed to last much longer than air-cooled models. In addition, some models feature rust-resistant aluminum enclosures, which are ideal for coastal communities subject to salty air.For recommendations on specific home standby generators, visit http://www.electricgeneratorsdirect.com/catalog/recommends.php.
ElectricGeneratorsDirect.com is an online generator superstore owned and operated by Power Equipment Direct, Inc. (http://www.powerequipmentdirect.com)The company also maintains PressureWashersDirect.com (http://www.pressurewashersdirect.com) and AirCompressorsDirect.com (http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com)..
AC Power Adapters - Do I Really Need Them?
By now you have decided where you want to go and if you have read my ac adapter article you know whether or not you need to bring along some ac power adapters.
Unfortunately, like many things in life, there are no exact rules governing travel adapters.I recommend bringing power adapters even if you know your destination uses the same kind of ac plug.
Many tropical vacation destinations only have power outlets without a ground.
Therefore if you have a grounded plug (like on your laptop) you will need an ac power adapter to convert it for a non-grounded outlet.
North Americans please remember that many of your appliances with non-grounded plugs are polarized.
(ie. They can only fit in one way).
You may need an ac wall adapter in many countries as their outlets will not accept polarized plugs. If you are traveling to Great Britain you should be extra careful about which ac adapters you bring.
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MAJOR GENERATOR SHORTAGE: Electric Generators Direct.com Now Taking Backorders on All Portable Generators
The effects of Hurricane Charley and Frances are being felt far beyond Florida. The tag team tandem just put the entire portable generator marketplace on backorder. In Ohio, Tony Holder tried to purchase a generator at his local home improvement store, only to find the shelves empty with the entire inventory on a truck headed south. In Florida, new generators are as scarce as snowballs, with the demand overshadowing the supply. Customers are forced to wait in long lines with lottery numbers, hoping for a "chance" to get one of the few arriving generators.
Many customers, who were simply unable or unwilling to wait, jumped online to purchase generators directly from the manufactures. Even this supply evaporated.
Electric Generators Direct.com (http://www.electricgeneratorsdirect.com), an online generator superstore that dropships directly from the manufacturer's warehouses, is completely sold out. The...
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Power Freight Systems Opens New Portland Facility, Doubles Service Capacity
(ContentDesk) May 3, 2006 -- Power Freight Systems, a full service logistics company providing a comprehensive approach to transportation and supply chain needs, is excited to announce the expansion of their warehouse capabilities in the greater Portland, Oregon area. Driven by faster than expected growth, this development has doubled their current regional capacity. "This expansion is very exciting, as it reflects positively on the growth of the Portland economy, and is evidence of Power Freight Systems' commitment to and strong presence for our customers in this market. We are fortunate to be able to keep our Portland operations in one centrally managed location while still providing easy access for our high tech customers," said Malcolm Winspear, CEO of Power Freight Systems.Agility | Technology | Service - the foundation of Power Freight's advantage. These qualities set Power Freight apart from any previous experience you've had.
From their unique ability to provide custom...
Power Freight Systems Opens New Portland Facility, Doubles Service Capacity
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Power Freight Systems Opens New Portland Facility, Doubles Service Capacity
(ContentDesk) May 3, 2006 -- Power Freight Systems, a full service logistics company providing a comprehensive approach to transportation and supply chain needs, is excited to announce the expansion of their warehouse capabilities in the greater Portland, Oregon area. Driven by faster than expected growth, this development has doubled their current regional capacity. "This expansion is very exciting, as it reflects positively on the growth of the Portland economy, and is evidence of Power Freight Systems' commitment to and strong presence for our customers in this market. We are fortunate to be able to keep our Portland operations in one centrally managed location while still providing easy access for our high tech customers," said Malcolm Winspear, CEO of Power Freight Systems.Agility | Technology | Service - the foundation of Power Freight's advantage. These qualities set Power Freight apart from any previous experience you've had.
From their unique ability to provide custom...
Power Freight Systems Opens New Portland Facility, Doubles Service Capacity
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A Webmaster's Dream Come True - "Money Generator"
A Webmaster's Dream Come True - "Secret Money Generator"Copyright 2005 by Willie CrawfordYou look at your beautiful website, getting a steady flowof visitors, and wonder how you can squeeze more money outof
it.
Maybe you're even getting a few sales, but youwant an easy way to generate even more.
You want a"secret money generator" if you will.I was in the same predicament 3 years ago. I had my siteat Chitterlings.com which was (and still is) selling acookbook that I wrote. I had days when I was gettingtens of thousands of visitors...
mostly looking forseasonal recipes. My challenge was to
find something tooffer my visitors who didn't
purchase my cookbook.
Mychallenge was to find
something else to offer myvisitors who DID purchase my cookbook :-)Somehow I came across a magazine jobber. He offered toallow me to sell magazines to my site visitors. Thissounded perfect.
There were literally hundreds ofdifferent...
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Power at your Fingertips
It is just amazing. Power right at your fingertips. It feels good to have access to such a powerful thing. In one click you can make thousands feel the power you possess in hand. What am I talking about ? You guess it.
The power of Internet Marketing. Since the first day I started, I was astounded at the potential power at my fingertips. The Internet has provided us with a means of communication unparelleled. What you do with that power is essential to your success. Many will use such power to obtain wealth and fame by unscrupulous means.
They are the ones who will fade away faster than spit on a Arizona road. The thrivers are those who have a vision other than just making money. They make people lives better. You have to give to receive. It is one of Nature's laws.
I learned that the hard way. Our dreams and aspirations can all be achieve. But before that comes we all need to work on our attitudes and mindset. Ask any of the 'gurus' and they will tell you it is...
Power at your Fingertips
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Alternative Power Cars on Display
People have been searching for ways so as to reduce the costs of driving and the costs of purchasing gas. This phenomenon has been occurring not only at present when gas prices are jumping sky high. Albeit, this phenomenon has been in the works in the automobile industry for years already.
These cars that hold the capacity to get its power from alternate sources of energy are actually dubbed as alternative power cars. And some of the most groundbreaking will be on display at the Peterson Automotive Museum. This showcasing of alternative power cars would open on the 22nd of April this year.
For people who are interested, the Peterson Automotive Museum would be showing off and displaying alternative power cars that have not only been crafted at present. In fact, it would be showcasing this type of cars from the past up, since 1894, until those that would be coming soon in the near future.
The Peterson Automotive Museum is actually a pioneer...
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Transfer of Power How to Safely Restore Power to Your Home
Hurricane Charley is quickly teaching homeowners a valuable lesson about taking electricity for granted.
The Category Four hurricane knocked out power to nearly a million homes in Florida, and many residents are still living without power.
Homeowners are now using portable generators in record numbers to safely restore power to their homes.
"Getting a generator is one thing," says Jon Hoch, founder of Electric Generators Direct.com (http://www.electricgeneratorsdirect.com). "Getting the electricity into the house is another."According to Hoch, extension cords are fine for small generators because you can only plug in one or two appliances.
The most common way to use a portable electric generator is to place it outdoors, then run extension cords through an open window or door to the chosen appliances.
Extension cords have several drawbacks. First, most extension cords can...
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Standby Power: How to Pick the Perfect Home Standby Generator
Standby Power: How to Pick the Perfect Home Standby Generator
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