Generators For Home Use
Generators for home use are rated by their power output in terms of watts. A generator that puts out 1000 watts of power can provide electricity for thirteen 75W light bulbs. Generators for home use most often run on fuels such as gasoline, diesel, natural gas or propane. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages.
Diesel engine-generator sets operated at their peak efficiency point can produce between 3 and 4 kilowatthours of electrical energy for each liter of diesel fuel consumed, with lower efficiency at part load. Diesel generators are expensive and noisy, and need a reliable supply of fuel which also cannot be guaranteed in remote areas. Kerosene absorption refrigerators can be used, but also require a reliable supply of fuel.
Diesel also produces less harmful emissions then a gasoline generator! Diesel Generators are more reliable since they operate by using compression ignition and natural gas generators require spark ignition. Diesels run at much higher operating pressures than gasoline engines, and they need this grade of oil. The cheapest way to go on oil is to check with your favorite discount store to find what brand they carry, and then buy several cases at a time when it's on sale.
Diesels operate at a much higher combustion pressure than do gas engines, and regular motor oil won't stand up to the job. Lots of discount stores offer motor oil by the case for really good prices.
