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We have cars so we don't have to walk anywhere, and there are countless kitchen appliances dedicated to making cooking so simple that a monkey could be a gourmet chef. Additional Article Information: =============================== 1108 Words; formatted to 65 Characters per Line Distribution Date and Time: 2007-05-10 10:48:00 Written By: Will Gruver Copyright: 2007 Contact Email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more free-reprint articles by Will Gruver, please visit: http://www.thePhantomWriters.com/recent/author/will-gruver.html ============================================= Special Notice For Publishers and Webmasters: ============================================= If you use this article on your website or in your ezine, We Want To Know About It. 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None of these staples of daily life would be possible without the use of significant amounts of power, specifically electricity. Because of the chronic controversy surrounding petroleum, the significance of electricity in daily life is often overlooked and taken for granted. It is only in the events of power outages that we are reminded of how much we depend on this ever-present power source. It is also in these times without power that the desire to purchase power generators comes to the forefront of people's minds. Power Generators For Home Owners Once a homeowner decides they need a power generator, there are many options available to them. Finding the right generator for their home cannot only be cost effective, but can save them a lot of hassle and frustration. Generators come in one of two styles, either portable generators or permanent back-up (or "standy by") generators. Portable generators are easy to move and can be used where and as needed. Back-up generators are typically installed permanently, so that they can sense a voltage interruption from the power grid and can be automatically activated in the event of a power failure in the primary electric system. For typical residential use, using a portable generator is usually considered a dangerous and labor-intensive last resort for many reasons. First of all, disasters often occur when it is dark or even in the middle of the night when people are asleep, so portable backup generators is frequently impractical for homeowners. Additionally, portable generators can pose a significant danger to a lot of people. For example, when homeowners try to power their main service entrance, electric power can be "back fed" onto the utility lines, putting at risk of electrocution and death the technicians who are down line trying to fix the grid. Also, many homeowners frequently station their portable generators too close to their home's doors, windows and garages, creating co2 poisoning and fire risks that significantly endanger small children and the elderly. These safety concerns are the primary reason why a permanent standby generator is recommended for use, instead of a portable generator. WHEN A Portable Generator IS YOUR ONLY OPTION Portable generators come in as many diverse shapes and sizes as the structures that they might be used to power. Choosing the right one depends on the amount of power needed to fuel all of the desired appliances. The range of most portable generators is between 1,500 and 20,000 watts. While the average usage varies significantly between most homes, some basic patterns emerge. To give you an idea as to how much electric power a home might need from their backup power generator, lights generally use about 50-200 watts each. Heaters and air conditions use about 6000 watts depending on their size, and refrigerators and freezers use around 750 watts. The best way to determine the output needed to power all essential appliances in a home or business is to make a list of essential appliances, and determine how much wattage it would take to run all of the items the entire list, without overheating the system. When making a list, try to remember that a generator would generally only be used in an emergency-type setting, which would not require a wide variety of luxuries. To use the energy produced by a portable power generator, appliances are frequently connected to the generator by an extension cord. Before purchasing a generator, determine how many plugs it should have and how many different style of plugs will need to have plugged into it. Another option for powering essential systems is to have an electrician install a transfer switch in the home. This connects the generator directly to the central power system in the house. In the event of a power loss, simply start the generator, and turn on the switch. Transfer switches connect directly into the houses' main power supply, so it is always best and safest to hire a professional to do this type of installation for you. Most portable generators are gas powered. A few generators run on diesel or an assortment of other fuel sources. Natural gas and propane are the next most commonly used fuel sources. More ecologically friendly generators are being developed that will get started with fuel, but they will work primarily off of electricity produced by an internal battery. PERMANENT STANDBY Generators While most back-up generators are limited to commercial use, there are many residential versions available as well. These residential power backup generators often restore power to a home in about 20 seconds, in the event of a power outage. Standby residential generators are installed with automatic transfer switches that activate as soon as the power goes out and continues to run until the primary power source is restored. Many of these generators work on natural gas and are generally hooked into the homes gas line to eliminate the need to refill them in inclement weather. The power output for back-up generators is considerably greater than that of portable generators. They are generally available in ranges from 6,000 watts to upwards of 60,000 watts. Smaller units are available for those who do not wish to power their entire homes, but only key systems within the home. Permanent generators are safer and easier to maintain. They also operate at lower RPM's (therefore offering much longer and more useful lives) and are considerably quieter. Most residential communities require sound attenuated permanent standby generators due to city noise ordinances. In Conclusion No matter what style of generator you choose to install in your home, it is best to know exactly what you need. If you are only interested in providing yourself with the option to maintain basic operations in your home, then a portable MAY BE adequate. If your home is in an area prone to power outages, if you work out of your house, if you have sensitive electronic equipment like computers, home theater or entertainment systems, or if you rely on any type of medical equipment to stay healthy, then a back-up generator is probably the only option you should consider. By making an informed decision as to how much power you will actually need, and by having someone to safely install your backup power system, you can protect you and your family from the potential hazards associated to your backup power supply needs. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Written by: Will Gruver of US Power & Environment. 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