Tools & Gear
Generators & Portable Power
Understand portable power needs, realistic capacity, fuel and maintenance demands, safe placement, and whether a generator is justified for the intended work.
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Sizing power needs
Estimate loads and avoid choosing solely by headline wattage.
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Storage, starting, servicing, and long periods between use.
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Ventilation, weather protection, extension leads, and carbon-monoxide risks.
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When battery tools or power stations are simpler than an engine generator.
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