Things to keep in mind when choosing generators in Kenya

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.

Well, as I have discussed, the above are just but some of the factors one needs to put in mind when choosing the best generators in Kenya.