Portable Generators

Some people purchase Portable Generators as a backup generator for their home or for their camping trips.

The Honda EU1000i Portable Generator is expensive, but one of the best portable generators on the market. It uses an inverter technology that is fuel efficient, very quiet and has a continuous clean voltage that can be used for home theater equipment and sensitive computers.

The Blue Max at 4,000 watts is a budget model portable 110 pound generator which has an OHV engine, so it is relatively quiet for household backup. However, it is powerful enough to run a TV, refrigerator or the lights in the house, should there be a power outage.

The biggest seller is the wheeled portable generator such as the Northstar 8000TG which usually uses gas or liquid propane, although it is quite pricy at $2000.

An alternative is the Kohler Portable Generator which gets mounted outdoors and has more power (10,000 watts) and costs $1,000.

The portable Briggs & Stratton 5000 generator comes with a1450 OHV engine and a kit which includes wheels to convert it. This portable generator is lightweight, easy to operate, and included is a weather protected control panel.

Choosing a portable generator is difficult and there are some models that go anywhere from 2,800 to 6,600 watts. Always prevent carbon monoxide leaks by testing your portable outdoor generator 15 feet from your home. Do not run a portable generator in a garage or basement area, and store the propane or gasoline for it in a well ventilated area.