Selecting Portable Generators

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Subaru Robin Portable Generators
Subaru is a leading industry generator with 40 years of reliable experience. Offering generators from 1100 to 13,000 watts.

Amico Portable Generators
Amico portable generators are built tough but run quiet. They have some of the lowest prices on the market.

Winco Portable Generators
Winco is best known for its high quality and dependable generators for eighty years.

Onan Portable Generators
Onan concentrates on portable generators for the home, RV and small business. They are generally larger in size.

Winpower Portable Generators
Winpower is one of the oldest power generator manufacturers in the U.S. They're units are built strong to last.

MQ Portable Power Generators
These generators are specifically built for use in disaster/recovery and telecommunications industry.

Baldor Portable Generators
Baldor generators have designs for every power requirement specifically in industrial applications. They are best known for dependability and performance.

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When selecting a portable generator determine the reasons you have decided to purchase a generators this information will help you in the process. Selecting a portable generator can be a difficult process if you are unfamiliar with the many types of generators and manufacturers. You will get the best and most efficient results in selecting a portable generator if you find an expert or engineering consultant to assist you.

To figure the type of portable generator that will suit your needs there are a few areas of information you must determine ahead of time:

Use of power:

When selecting portable generators remember that you may need to operated different types of appliances and equipment at various times or all at once. Portable generators have power limits and may not be able to handle all of your desired equipment at one time. Determine your ultimate maximum power needs and then a secondary list to determine the minimum amount of power output your portable generator will need to supply. These two calculations will assist you in choosing the right amount of wattage your portable generator can handle.

Watts Required:

Every portable generator has a listed maximum of kilowatts (kW) provided. You may be able to power only a few pieces of equipment at one time or an entire household. Wattage can vary between the smallest portables 100 - 5,000 kW to larger trailer portable boxed devices that may power more than 15,000 watts. Upon selecting a portable generator understand the total watts that the generator is capable of handleing at one time.

Sound Level:

Many portable generators have built in mechanisms to control the noise level when operating. When selecting portable generators you may be more concerned about the power supply than noise level. Large and small generators both have models available with ultra silencer devices.

Electric Start:

Portable generators have manual and automatic start features. Some generators are able to automatically switch off in the event of over heating, low fuel, oil pressure and temperature issues. Selecting a portable generator with these devices depends on personal requirements. Manual start generators will start just as efficiently as a generator with automatic start switch. These features are a personal preference.

Portability and Size:

When selecting a portable generator where and how many places you plan to use your generator will determine the mobility of your generator. If you plan on using your generator strictly emergency residential power you will have location of storage, weight and where to run the generator. If you are planning to purchase a generator for commercial use you may need the generator to be easily transportable. Thus you may need a trailer box device that give greater power options and may be placed at nearly any location indoors or outdoors. There are different manufacturers that specialize in different size and portability of generators. An engineer consultant may assist you with information on the various companies that manufacture and produce the exact type of portable generator that suits your criteria. When selecting a portable generator, it is best to use a distributor of a wide selection of portable generators.

TEMCo has professional, experienced engineering consultants to assist you in determining and selecting the right portable generator that best meets your requirements. TEMCo provides you with information and experience knowledge on a large variety of manufacturers without the pressure of a sales team. TEMCos philosophy is excellent customer satisfaction. TEMCo is a family owned, national company providing services to individuals and business owners worldwide.

To contact TEMCo with your portable generator purchase call us at:
510)490-2187 or 1-800-613-2290

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