What are generators

Before purchasing a generator, buyers often ask themselves the question, “which generator to buy, what types of generators are there, how do they differ from each other?”. Now we will analyze in detail the different types of generators, how they differ from each other. You can get acquainted with all types of diesel and gasoline generators on our website.

Generators by Purpose and Usage

First of all, generators differ not in the type of fuel, but in the way they are used and the type of cooling. According to this criterion generators share on:

Portable. They are lightweight, compact and air-cooled. They are most often used for short-term work. They can also have a different type of fuel, gasoline, diesel or gas. They also differ in their power and voltage.

Stationary. These types of generators are more powerful and reliable. They are used for long term work. Stationary generators mainly use diesel as fuel. Their power is different, it can reach 2000 kW. By type of voltage, they are three-phase in most cases.

As a rule, gasoline generators are portable, while diesel generators are stationary. For example, if you need a generator with a capacity of 30 kW or more, it will be diesel. There are also very weak generators, they are called inverter, as they use only gasoline as fuel.

Types of generators and their differences by fuel type

When comparing two generators (diesel and gasoline), there are several notable differences between the two devices. The diesel generator will be larger in size and also noticeably heavier. Fuel consumption in a gasoline generator will be higher. On cold days, starting a gasoline generator is better. Regarding the price, a diesel generator will be two to three times more expensive than a gasoline one.

Generators also differ in the type of startup, devices can have:

·                                     Manual start. It is carried out using a starter cord.

·        Electric starter. With it, everything is much simpler, the launch is carried out with a button or a key.

·          Autostart. The launch occurs automatically when the network hits.

Based on such a detailed analysis, you can determine the type of generator that is ideal for your needs. First, it is worth determining the desired power, based on this it will already be possible to determine the type of fuel. Then it remains to be determined only with the manufacturer. On our site you can buy a generator of any type and any model, go to a specific section to view the range.