Hi, Greg here. Thanks for dropping in on my BEST PORTABLE GENERATOR website and PORTABLE GENERATOR REVIEWS Blog that I’ve written based on my experience with portable generators. I’m not much of an expert but here’s my take on what you should know about portable generators.
Finding the Best Portable Generator
Generators, portable and non-portable ones, are great because they provide safe, clean power in the case of emergencies (such as natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina) or during recreational outings (like camping or tailgating). So, the first and most important thing you should do is to understand what kind of usage you would be needing the portable generator for.
You would also need to consider other things when choosing the best portable generator for your own usage such as the generated power, fuel consumption, price and the noise it may produce. Understanding these factors is important because portable generators are useful machines, especially during emergencies where there is not electricity available. Click here to learn more about the factors you need to consider when shopping for portable generator. Reading portable generators reviews will also help you make your decision.
My Best Portable Generator Reviews
There are many portable power generator reviews online but here’s what I think about these best portable power generators available in the market.
- Best Small Portable Generator – If you need something that is very portable for your outdoor activities, this would be perfect.
- Best Basic Portable Generator – This generator will suit if you only need to cover your basic electricity needs during short power outages.
- Best Quiet Portable Generator – If you need a portable generator but can’t stand the noise, get this one as a budget substitute.
- Best Mid-size Portable Generator – This will not only be useful when there is no electricity but also if you need to run a well pump for your home use.
- Best Portable Inverter Generator – Small, powerful and quiet. Best if you need to run sensitive electronics.
These are the best portable generators I’ve used or seen being used by other people. Do keep in mind that these are my sole opinion and that everyone have their own needs and expectations of what a portable generator should be. Here is the link to my blog for more to come.
Best Portable Generator Safety Tips
Here are some safety tips before starting the engine and during the engine start-up tips that are useful for you:
Before Starting The Engine
If you’re adding oil, do remember to fill the engine with the correct amount of oil before you attempt to start the engine up. Failing to do so would result in engine failure. Also, do remember to not overfill.
If you’re adding gasoline to the fuel tank, NEVER attempt to fill it indoors and not while the engine is hot or still running. Having that said, DO NOT smoke any cigarettes while filling in the fuel tank. The fuel tank should not be overfilled so that it is possible for the fuel to ‘expend’.
Always use the regular, unleaded gasoline for the portable generator and not the premium one. It is important to not mix the oil and gasoline.
Starting The Engine
Before starting the engine, do remember to unplug all the electrical loads from the portable generator. NEVER attempt to start or stop the engine with all the electrical load attached to the portable generator, and that they are turned ‘ON’.
There are many other safety tips that you should know about. To learn more about them, click on Best Portable Generator Safety Tips.
More on Best Portable Generator
I review portable generators when I’m free so there will be more portable generator reviews to come such as the best portable diesel generator. Meanwhile, here are the reviews according to brands if you like to search that way.
- Yamaha Portable Generators
- Generac Portable Generators
- Duromax Portable Generators
- Honeywell Portable Generators
- Briggs & Stratton Portable Generators
- ETQ Portable Generators
- NorthStar Portable Generators
You can also go to my blog for more updates.