How To Use a Portable Generator
When your electricity goes out, it is very useful if you have a portable home generator handy to power the important things in your house that need electricity.
When using a generator, make sure the amount of power that is needed for each item you would like the generator to power is lower than the actual wattage the generator can produce. At all costs do not overload the generator by plugging in more than the generator can handle.
When using the generator, keep it in an open area away from windows, doors, and vents. Do not use it inside a house or a closed garage since it produces carbon monoxide and there is a risk of poisoning. Also keep the generator dry and set it on dry ground.
Before starting the generator up, make sure there is oil and gas loaded to make sure it runs properly. If you do have to add fuel, turn the generator off for at least 10 minutes to make sure the unit has cooled down before you refuel.
Once you are finished using the generator, let it cool off for at least 30 minutes before storing the unit. The best place to store the generator when not using it is somewhere cool and dry.
If you do not want to purchase a generator, generator rentals are a great alternative to save money yet use generators when needed. If a portable generator does not provide the power you are looking for, you should look into an industrial generator for more power outage.
