Conventional, Alternative and Other Interesting Ways To Produce Portable and Backup Power
Our friendly neighborhood portable silent generator manufacturer Honda came out with a really quiet one last summer. Touted to be the brand’s lightest 3000 watt generator, it really does not disappoint in the heft department. It is a mere 78 lbs. with a really compact design. Its longest side is just 24.5 inches which makes it just as big as a small to mid-sized travel bag. Well, 78 lbs. is not that light for a lone person to carry but [...] Read more »
Electrical generators are not only for emergencies and power outages. Although their existence may be attributed primarily to this need, they have other purposes as well that are worth a second look especially if you are looking to purchase one in the future. (Note: If you are new to this site and are wondering why I advocate for the use of silent generator, please refer to this related article: The Silent Generator Advantage) Like any other buying decision, the first [...] Read more »
Low-noise power generators work the same way most generators work— by converting mechanical energy into electrical energy. The same is true for other types of generators whether they be portable types or industrial types or even the power generators that could power whole cities. The only difference between them is how they generate the mechanical energy that they need. Below are the common sources of mechanical energy that different generators use: 1. Steam engine turbines 2. Water turbines (think water [...] Read more »