PowerMax XP3500 Quiet Portable Gas Powered Generator

One of the main considerations which most people overlook and then have problems with is surge.  What is surge?  Well the electricity or power that any appliance needs to run itself is what is known as running load.

However, most appliances need up to 3 times this much power to turn themselves on and get going.  This is why so many people have problems when they start up their generators for home use.

It is important that when you initially start your generator that you turn on your appliances one by one, letting them get to running mode before you turn on the next.  Now none of this matters if you have top of the range, $20,000 home back up system.  But not very many people do.  And in most cases they would be complete overkill.

You just need to be aware of the start up surge for each of your appliances and take this into consideration when trying to decide what size whole house generator you need.  In this way you can then turn them on as and when your generator is able to handle the surge load.  This will cut down your costs.

If you go for a gasoline generator make sure that you can get to the store easily to be able to keep your generator supplied.  Having to travel 10k in a power outage is not a good idea.

The XP3500 Features: A Durable PowerMax brand 6.5 Hp, air cooled OHV engine with low oil shutoff. (4 stroke motor). Heavy duty steel frame with four point fully isolated motor mounts for smooth and quiet operation. Wheel kit w front handle for easy transporting. Full power panel with engine shutoff switch, volt meter, circuit breaker and power outlets. (2) Fully protected 120V outlets & (1) 120V/240V twist-lock outlet. 8 Hour run time. All steel 3.2 gal.

Another way to keep the cost down is to look at re conditioned used diesel generators.  If you buy from a good supplier you can get a very good deal on these generators.  They also come with a fixed guarantee so be sure and check them out.