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These days,
due to the great amount of shutdowns that the people of Buenos Aires
For those
who are planning to buy a power generator, we will give you some tips to have
in mind:
Firstly,
some specialists say that you shouldn’t buy a power generator for its price.
That is to say, that if you buy a generator because it’s cheap, without taking
into account its brand or its technical properties, it will probably not last long,
and it may even ruin the electrical devices you plug into it.
This being
said, we will continue providing some specific tips you should bear in mind
when you buy a power generator:
One thing
you should consider when you are thinking about buying a power generator is the
amount of hours you will use it. It is advised the you buy a generator that
works 1,500 Revolutions per Minute (rpm) if you plan to use it for long hours,
for example if you use it on a factory or for more than 12 hours a day; On the
other side, it is recommended you buy a generator that works 3,000 rpm if you
will use it sporadically, for no longer than 8 hours a day, or for specific
things. The generators that work at 1,500 rpm are usually cheaper, but its
maintenance is usually more expensive. Moreover, the generators that work at 3,000
rpm are not supposed to be used for more than 8 hours (without any breaks), and
there should have a 40 minute rest before they continue working every 8 hours.
Moreover,
according to the use you will give to the power generator, you have a variety
of generators with different characteristics to choose from, like if you want
an inverter generator, single-cylindrical, air cooled, etc.
Another
thing to consider when buying a power generator is the type of electrical
appliances you will plug into it. According to this, you will have to check if
the power generator you want to buy has a type of voltage stabilizer. It is
always advised that if you plan to plug delicate appliances (such as the TV,
the Air Conditioner, etc.) the generator should have around 4 - 5% of line
regulation. Still, if you plan to plug less “sensible” appliances, such as a
drill, for example, that scope may be wider.
(To
continue reading about the tips to bear in mind when buying a generator, click here.)
