A few years back, one of the greatest drawbacks to buying a propane generator was the price of the unit itself and the cost associated with getting it professionally installed. Thankfully, those days are over! The propane generator has become affordable even for the most finicky of buyers. Unbeknownst to most people the propane generator now packs a very powerful punch both in cost and in features.
As you have probably gathered, in today's economy going without electricity for an hour simply won't cut it; let alone being without power for days or weeks. As you know, power outages can happen anywhere, anytime and can occur due to any number of circumstances or situations. They power can go out due to inclement weather, equipment malfunction, software malfunction, an accident somewhere in the power grid or a host of other reasons.
The most critical question that everyone asks is, "How long will the power be out?" Unfortunately, in most cases no one can really answer that question with any absolute certainty. It could be out a few hours, or it could be out for weeks as we saw in the 2009 Ice Storm.
With some generators, that timeframe becomes extremely critical because of the fuel source. For example if your generator is fueled by gasoline and you have enough fuel capacity to last a total of only twelve hours, that means you will need to refuel before that twelfth hour deadline. But what happens if the gas stations are shut down and you have already exhausted your gas reserves? What happens if the roads won't be cleared for another ten to twelve hours? At that point, your backup power will be effectively shut down.
If you select a propane generator, you have the option of having an underground tank installed with a capacity of anywhere from 200 gallons to 500 gallons. This provides you with three important benefits. The underground tank is protected from the elements, meaning you won't have any concerns about inclement weather negatively impacting your fuel source. Secondly, when you use fuel sources such as gasoline or diesel, you must go through the refueling process every so often.
Even if you have a 35 gallon reserve gas can, you'll still need to refuel after 48 hours. By adding a underground tank to your propane generator, you can sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor without any concerns. Here are some additional questions to ask yourself to help you determine if a propane generator is right for you.
Are you living in an area prone to power outages?
Are you living in an area prone to prolonged power outages?
Do you have a home medical device that is powered by electricity?
Do you have medicines or other health-related products that require refrigeration?
Do you have any elderly individuals, infants or anyone else that will be susceptible to extreme cold or heat due to power outages?
Do you have valuables in home that are protected by a security system?
Do you run a home-based business that requires power for office equipment?
Do you rely on an electrically-operated well, electric water purifier or a sump pump?
If you answer YES to any of the questions, a propane standby generator will be the best investment for you and your family's safety and security. Suffice it to say, if one of your major concerns is how much back up power time will you have, this is the only type of standby generator that will provide you with the power you need over a long period of time without needing to refuel.
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