Breaking down the advantages and disadvantages of gasoline powered generators
On purchasing a generator anytime soon, the odds are pretty good that you’re looking seriously at gasoline or diesel powered generators – the most advanced to current technology in the space right now.
And while these generators are definitely the most popular solutions available today, they aren’t the only option and they certainly aren’t picture-perfect. They have shortcomings and drawbacks that you want to be aware of so that you can work around those to create a seamless power generation system that works the way you want it to when you want to.
Here’s a quick breakdown of the advantages and disadvantages of gasoline and diesel powered generators today.
Advantages
For starters, compared to many of the other power generator solutions available on the market today (especially solar powered generators with battery systems) there may not be a less expensive way to create the kind of power that you are looking for to keep yourself and your loved ones comfortable when the power goes out.
Maintenance on these systems is also relatively simple and straightforward, thanks to the fact that these generators share so many systems in common with other small engine machines like lawnmowers, snowblowers, and the like. You don’t need a masters degree in engineering to troubleshoot your gas or diesel powered generator, that’s for sure.
These generators are also incredibly portable and will run 24/7 so long as you have a ready supply of fuel and keep them topped up. Unlike solar energy which has to collect during the daylight hours only and then hope that the energy it collects is stored efficiently in batteries to be used later, your gasoline or diesel powered generators will work in the dead of night just as well as they will at high noon.
Disadvantages
On the flipside, you are talking about a meeting a considerable amount of smoke and fumes when you run a gasoline or diesel powered energy. These solutions aren’t the most environmentally friendly options available on the market right now, and they aren’t quite as efficient as they could or should be, either.
You’ll need to run your gasoline or diesel powered energy outside of your property when it is in use. This will require you going outside in the middle of a storm and potentially exposing it to the dangers that Mother Nature leveraged to shut down your power to begin with, all because you cannot risk having those fumes build up inside your home.
Gasoline powered engines and especially diesel powered engines are going to be rather difficult to get jumpstarted when the weather is rather cold. Diesel engines in particular need to be kept warm all year round or they just aren’t going to fire reliably, and there’s nothing worse than finding out that your generator isn’t working when you need it most just because the temperature is cold outside.
At the end of the day, this technology is as advanced as it’s ever been and continues to be improved upon almost on a daily basis. These kinds of generators are used reliably all over the world, and you’ll want to make the most of this technology for sure!
