How To Improve Portable Gas
Generator Efficiency
With the high cost of fuel, consumers are looking
for the most efficient generators on the market with a marked increase in gas
generator efficiency. It is not unreasonable to expect six hours of run time on
your portable generator on less than two gallons of gasoline or diesel. With new
technology developing daily, today's portable gas generators are fuel efficient,
have longer motor life and operate more quietly with fewer emissions.
A new gas generator will use a fraction of the amount of fuel that older models
require. However, if you have an older model and you'd like to increase the run
time while decreasing the amount of fuel you're going through, there are several
ways to do it.
Keeping it clean is the easiest way to increase your gas generator efficiency.
Change the oil frequently and keep oil levels topped up. Portable generators are
usually used for short periods of time, but should you be running it non-stop in
an emergency, use a battery or back up generator to take over the load while you
change the oil. The engine should be cool when changing the oil or adding more
fuel.
If your portable generator has not been in use for some time, the spark plugs
will be dirty and old fuel that has been left in the system may have gummed up
your carburetor. Your generator may still run, but if the motor sounds loud and
rough, it's a sign of dirty spark plugs. This, in turn, will put a demand on
your fuel supply. The way to avoid this is to run your generator for at least an
hour on a monthly basis. Make the first of the month "run your generator" day so
you keep up the great fuel efficiency. It will also ensure that your generator
will start when you really need it.
Lighten the load. If your portable generator is powering your RV, your cottage
or your home in case of emergency, make sure you're running only essential
electrical fixtures and appliances. The more required of your generator, the
more fuel you will consume.
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