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Diesel Generators

Once you've decided to purchase a diesel generator set, there are several considerations you must keep in mind when choosing which to buy. Choosing the right diesel power generator is not difficult if you take the time to analyze your requirements carefully.

Standby or Portable? - The first determination you will need to make is whether you will require stand-by home generator or portable diesel generator. Simply stated, portable generators are fueled by gasoline or diesel and include 120-volt power outlets like the ones in the walls of your home. Standby generators are about the same size as, and look similar to, a standard central air conditioner.

Diesel power generators, like those from Onan, Cummins, Kubota and Kipor are recommended due to their longevity and lower operating costs. Today's modern small diesel generators are quiet and normally require much less maintenance than comparably sized gas generators, propane generators or natural gas generators. So, don't hesitate to consider used diesel generators.

RV diesel generator applications are available where this makes sense depending upon the available fuel source. RV motor homes that use diesel fuel for their primary engine fuel many times will have a diesel generator onboard. If you require a diesel RV setup please make sure that the RV unit you want to purchase comes with that option directly from the manufacturer.

Marine diesel generators operate on diesel fuel due to the nature of the boating environment and the desire to share the same fuel source with the primary propulsion power plant. Since space and weight is at a premium onboard a ship the addition of another fuel system with the capacity to operate for extended periods may not be desirable. Also, the longer expected life of a diesel engine and the need to operate the generator constantly make the diesel generator a natural fit for large boating / shipboard applications.

Large stationary industrial backup / standby generators, like those from Caterpillar, generally run on diesel fuel, but some can be powered by natural gas depending upon the application and setup. Diesel is preferred because of the lower operating cost and longer useful life of the overall generator unit. These units are usually engineered specifically for their particular application. The manufacturer can assist you with unit configuration. Large fuel storage tanks are generally engineered to fit the needs of the particular customer needs. Diesel fuel can contain stabilizer additives that extend its shelf-life for those applications where the generator may not be used for long periods of time (emergency / backup). However; even these installations usually swap out their old fuel supply with a fresh supply at least once a year.

Diesel Generator Sales and Information websites:

• Everything from diesel powered electric generators to portable, RV, marine and home backup diesel generators. Brands like Catepillar, Onan and Porter Cable.

• Diesel generators for construction, or power failure. Sales and information. Choose diesel power generators for reliability and durability.

• Generac Guardian RV diesel generators. Other brands of gas and propane RV generators.

• Good info on diesel generators with many brand to choose from. Also covers marine diesels.

• Specializing in portable diesel generators sales of all brands.

• Covers portable and standby generators diesel, propane, gasoline and natural gas.