How To Choose The Best Portable Generator? | A Complete Guide

Have you ever experienced a frustrating power outage at your home? If yes, then you know how difficult it is to manage your tasks or even relax in that situation.

Garage Gear  & Co. cares for you and your home. So, it offers a variety of power generators for you and your loved ones. You can get different EcoFlow generators, including Eco Flow Delta Pro generator products, from us to get your power backups sorted out for any future emergencies.

What Is A Power Generator? 
Types Of Power Generators Based On Size Vital Factors You Must Consider
When Choosing A Power Generator 
1. Determine Your Need 
2. Determine The Wattage And Size 
3. Consider The Run Time 
4. Consider The Required Outlets 
5. Consider Its Portability 
6. Consider Its Cord Set 
Outstanding Features Of EcoFlow Generators 
Premium EcoFlow Generators At Backyard Provider Final Remarks

A power generator is a device that takes mechanical energy from an external source (like fuel) and converts it into electrical energy as its output. It is an appliance that operates on Faraday’s electromagnetic induction law.

There are many types of power generators on the basis of size. They include a recreational inverter, a mid-sized inverter, a large inverter, a home standby, and a portable power generator. 

The recreational inverter offers up to 2,000 watts and costs between 400 to 1,000 dollars. Additionally, the mid-sized inverter offers up to 3,500 watts and costs between 1,000 and 1,700 dollars. Moreover, a large inverter offers up to 7,500 watts, costing between 1,400 and 4,000 dollars. 

In addition, a home standby offers up to 20,000 watts of power and costs between 2,000 and 6,000 dollars. In comparison, portable generators offer up to 7.500 watts of power while costing you only 700 to 2,800 dollars, making them cost-effective solutions for occasional blackouts. 

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We have compiled a list of six vital factors that you must consider when choosing a power generator. If you actively follow this list, you can choose the perfect generator for your home.

The first important thing is to determine what your need is. Do you live in an area with occasional power outages, continuous blackouts, or no power at all? This situational factor will shape the need for your generator differently. So, the first step is to consider with what frequency you will need your generator in the future.

The second thing to consider when choosing a power generator is wattage. You need to determine what appliances you want to use on your generator. Then, you have to add up their running wattages and starting wattage requirements. 

This total wattage will give you a rough idea of the size of the generator you will need for your home in case of emergencies. If you take EcoFlow Delta Pro 3600 or other EcoFlow Delta products into consideration, you will find that they provide a huge range of output.

You will benefit more by choosing a power generator with a longer run-time at half load. How? Because you will have to refuel the generator less often if the generator can run for more extended periods of time. 

For instance, the EcoFlow Delta Pro has a cycle life of 6,500 cycles to 50% capacity and 3,500 cycles to 80% capacity. Moreover, a fully charged EcoFlow Delta Pro generator can run for 3.5 hours at full load.

Choosing a power generator with a sufficient number of appropriate outlets for your use is essential. For example, if you want to run an air conditioner on your power generator, the right outlet should be on the generator. The Delta Pro EcoFlow products provide a variety of outlets that come in handy for your home use. For instance, EcoFlow Delta Pro provides six outlets of AC output of 2400W total (Surge 5000W), allowing you to power many of your devices and appliances simultaneously.

Another significant factor to consider is the generator’s portability. The fact remains that some of these generators are not so portable as they weigh a lot, and some are nearly 100 pounds. Moving a generator can be easier if they come with wheels and handles, which is precisely what you can find in the EcoFlow Pro product range.

The last important thing to consider is the cord set of the power station or generator. Some of the power generators come with a heavy-duty cord set. It provides four standard home outlets at the end. Thus, this cord set eliminates the need for other multiple extension cords. This additional feature will also enhance your convenience.

EcoFlow generators have many desirable features that benefit you immensely in your hour of need. Let’s take EcoFlow Smart Generator under scrutiny first. 

The best feature of it is that it can directly charge your portable power stations as well through a DC charging process. Moreover, the EcoFlow Smart Generator can charge itself and power other devices at the same time. How cool is that? Its outstanding characteristics do not stop here! It can be started in four easy ways, electric, manual, mobile app, and automatic start. In addition, it has an LCD screen, CO alert, fuel alert, and auto-shutdown features that help it provide smart emergency power.

Now, let's talk about the mind-boggling features of EcoFlow Smart Dual Fuel Generators. It offers LPG as an additional source of fuel, which is ideal for emergencies. Why? Because you can store it longer, it produces only 10% carbon monoxide and creates lesser fumes and scents. It has a huge capacity making it suitable for extended power outages or blackouts. It saves fuel and maximizes efficiency. For instance, when it is paired with Delta Pro or Delta Max, it provides a 40% efficiency gain, as it charges them to full in 2.7 and 1.8 hours, respectively.

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Garage Gear & Co.offers a wide variety of power generators, so you can choose the one that best fulfils your needs. Let’s survey some of the EcoFlow generators and their specifications one by one.

EcoFlow Smart Generator - GasEB-US

• Dimensions: 59.7*29.6*47.5cm 

• Weight: 28.5 kg / 62.8 lbs

• Type: Inverter generator

• Frequency: 60Hz

• Rated Voltage: 100-120V / 200-240V

• Rated Power: 1800W 

• Fuel Tank Capacity: 4 L / 1.05 gal

• Engine Oil Capacity: 0.38 L / 0.1 gal

• Noise Level (at a 7m distance and full load): 56-67dB 

• Continuous Working Time At Full Load: 3.5 hours 

• Connection: Wi-Fi

• Net Weight: Approx. 48lbs

• Dimensions: 19.6*9.5*12 in

• Battery Chemistry: NCM

• Cycle Life: 800 cycles to 80% capacity

• Capacity: 2016Wh

• Extra Battery: Support up to two DELTA Max Smart Extra Battery/Smart Generator

• AC Output: 6 outlets, 2400W total (Surge 5000W)

• Max Device(s): Power Supported by X-Boost 3400W

• Net weight: 67.2 lbs/30.5kg

• Dimensions: 23.5x11.8x18.7 in/597x300x475mm

• Type: Inverter Generator

• Fuel Type: Unleaded Gasoline/LPG

• Fuel Tank Capacity: 4.0 L/1.05 gal.

• Engine Oil Capacity: 0.38 L/0.1 gal.

• Noise Level (at 7m distance): 56-67 dB (full load)

• Continuous Working Time (Gas): 3.5 Hours

• Net weight: 67.2 lbs/30.5kg

• Dimensions: 23.5x11.8x18.7 in/597x300x475mm

• Type: Inverter Generator

• Fuel Tank Capacity: 4.0 L/1.05 gal.

• Engine Oil Capacity: 0.38 L/0.1 gal.

• Noise Level (at 7m distance): 56-67 dB (full load)

• Continuous Working Time (Gas): 3.5 Hours

Thus, if you focus on the six vital factors mentioned above while choosing a power generator, you will be able to find the best one. Backyard Provider has got your back regarding the best power stations and generators. If you want to BROWSE MORE OF OUR PRODUCTS, you can jump to our website and shop for a generator well-suited for your needs in no time!