Engine Block Heaters For Power Generators

All power generators have two main components. A motor burns fuel - usually propane, natural gas, gasoline, or diesel - to supply power, and a power generator head turns that power into electricity. Together, the motor and the power generator head comprise a standard generator. The electricity created by a power generator is measured terms of voltage and watts. Voltage is a measure of the "pressure" of an electric current. Wattage is more like a measure of the "volume" of electricity being created. When choosing a power generator, you'll need to know the specific voltage your situation calls for, then you can pick the model that supplies enough wattage for everything you'll be running. In the U.S., standard household current is single phase, 120 volts. Most houses have 120/240v service, meaning they have two 120v circuits. The two are combined to provide 240v for power-hungry appliances such as electric ranges, central air conditioning, and water pumps. Many small businesses use this 120/240v service. However, larger businesses often have different power needs. Often, they use three-phase power, which is better for running heavy-duty motors than the residential-standard single-phase service. In the U.S., three-phase power usually produces 120/208 volts or 277/480 volts. Power generators are available for all common voltages - make sure you know what voltages your business is using now and you'll be able to find a match.