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Most portable generators are powered by gasoline, which is probably the most commonly available fuel.

Most portable generators are powered by gasoline, which is probably the most commonly available fuel. However, when using generators for emergency power, their infrequent use presents some issues to take into account. The first is that whenever big, catastrophic storms hit and power outages span days, local gas stations may have trouble meeting the demand and there could be long lines. The next issue is due to the infrequent use of backup generators, which may sit for months to years between use.


Gasoline sitting in a carburetor will slowly evaporate over time, leaving gummy deposits that can block fuel from getting through, and make starting difficult or impossible without servicing. This can be prevented by turning off the fuel valve and letting the generator run until it stalls, burning up the fuel left in the carburetor. As time passes, gasoline can oxidize or go ?stale,? losing combustibility. It may also absorb water which can then corrode fuel tanks and other metal components in the fuel system. Starting a generator regularly, and also treating fuel with a stabilizer, might help fight these issues.


Dual-fuel generators can be run on gasoline or liquified petroleum gas (LPG), commonly known as propane. Switching between the fuels is simple, and you also won?t be tied into the availability of one kind of fuel. You will find a bigger advantage to propane, though: It is very stable when stored for extended periods of time. It won? Generac portable generators t go stale, and it won?t gum up carburetors from sitting. Plus, some homes that use propane for other purposes may already have large storage tanks on the premises, foregoing the necessity to make repeated trips out for fuel. The one downside to propane is that it has fewer BTUs (British Thermal Units, a measurement of energy) than the same amount of gasoline. So, a generator running on propane could have slightly reduced starting and running watts, but will also run just a little quieter than those that run on gasoline.


There are also kits open to convert many popular generators to run on propane. Some kits also permit the use of gas. These vary in price, depending on the application, but they start around fifty dollars.


The generator arrives fully assembled, with built-in handles and wheel kit. Therefore, it really is practically designed to be carried around. Not to mention its? weight of just 83lbs, that is quite low for a portable generator. Due to these characteristics, the Champion Generator is one of the most convenient generators in the marketplace.

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