The entire process of choosing generators in Kenya is can
exhausting, especially if the person buying is not aware of the things she/he
needs to look out for.
There are various factors that a person needs to understand
and keep in mind when buying a generator. This is very important since it will
determine the kind of generator one selects.
Let’s look at some of the important factors one needs to
keep in mind when choosing a good generator that best suits his/her needs.
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factors to keep in mind when choosing generators in Kenya
Think about the fuel
Just like when one is buying a car, there are various
important things one needs to keep in mind and none of the factors checking how
much fuel the generator will consume. This will be mostly determined by the
hours the generator is going to run.
This is because if it is going to run 24/7
then it means that you may end up spending a lot more on the fuel and so it is
wise that one chooses the best generator which is likely to use less fuel like
the portable ones.
Place it safe
Even as one plans to buy a generator, he/she needs to
understand that powering too many appliances can easily trip the generator’s
circuit breakers, thus causing power loss. This is why one needs to be careful
and ensure that you are within the generator’s rated wattage.
Smart features
When buying a generator, it’s important that one looks out
for the special features. These features may include being able to turn
themselves off when engine oil is low. A generator with a fuel shutoff on all
tested gasoline models lets one run the engine dry to draw gas out of the fuel
system to keep from fouling parts if it degrades during storage. This also protects people against carbon monoxide.
Transfer switch
The transfer switch is used to connect a portable generator
to your home’s circuit box. It’s very useful because it protects the generator
and appliances from damage, especially when grid power returns and keeps the
generator from endangering technicians working on the power lines.
Let’s now look at some of the available generators in the
country.
Portable generators
Portable
generators are small and mid sized models typically put out anywhere from 3,000
to 8,500 watts. They are the biggest sellers in the country. These generators
cost the list among generators and they are also easy to move. Just like any other
product in the market, they also have their disadvantages, one of them is that
they cannot provide nearly enough power for heavy drains like central air
conditioning.
Stationary generators
These
are type of generators that are mounted permanently outside the house. There popularity
has been growing steadily in the past years among many households. The advantage
of these generators is that they are roughly 5,000 to 20,000 watts and therefore
they are able to power an entire house, including central heat and air
conditioning.
