Propane Generators:

Here you can find out about the advantages of owning a propane generator as well as other relevant information.

Generators are becoming a normal household and/or business purchase for many people due to the necessity of having back-up power during an emergency.  Hurricanes, tornados, floods, blackouts, brownouts, as well as other minor electrical disruptions make having a generator an essential piece of equipment for a large percentage of home and business owners.

There are a wide variety of generators available today which range from the smallest and cheapest portable generators to the very large commercial generators which can run entire businesses.  Within these choices are generators which can run on alternative fuels other than gasoline--propane, natural gas and diesel--the three most common.  Of these alternate fuel choices, propane stands out as, perhaps, the best.

There are many advantage of having a propane generator:   

Propane burns clean--it does not leave any pollution in the atmosphere as does gasoline, diesel or natural gas. Gasoline and diesel are the dirtiest burning fuels, with natural gas in-between.

Propane does not "gum up" the carburetor since it is a clean burning fuel. If you have ever been forced to clean a carburetor you will appreciate this as a big advantage-no more tearing down the generator to soak out the built-up varnish in the carburetor.

There are various sizes of propane tanks which can be used--from the small barbecue tank which holds around 4-5 gallons, to larger tanks which can hold hundreds of gallons of propane. Larger tanks can be above or below ground and, if large enough, can carry you through several days of a power outage. This is a big advantage if you have ever stood in line for hours, and hours, waiting for your turn to get to the gasoline pump. 

Propane is easier to start in cold weather than other fuels. 

Propane is normally easier to obtain during power outages than gasoline. 

Propane generators can be connected to natural gas lines if necessary. 

The propane generator is less noisy. This is a big advantage for homeowners who have to place the generator close to the house. The droning of a loud generator during the night can make sleeping difficult, if not impossible. 

Overall, the purchase of a propane generator can often be the choice for the homeowner and the business owner due to its many advantages. There are many manufacturers to choose from including the following companies: 

·         Briggs & Stratton 

·         Carrier Generator 

·         Caterpillar 

·         Cummins 

·         Onan 

·         Winco 

·         Generac 

·         Coleman  

If you already own a gasoline generator it may be possible to convert it for use with propane. Kits are available for retro fit but they are often too expensive to justify the cost; it is much better to buy your generator “propane-ready” from the start.

If you are buying a generator large enough to run your entire house or business then it will be necessary to hire a contractor for the installation. Normally, a permit will be required for such an installation due to size and difficulty of the job. However, for smaller generators, there is no need for this additional expense.

Take a look at some of the generators listed above to see if they can meet your needs and pocketbook. A little investigation into what types of propane generators are on the market today could save you some money in the long run.

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