BIO-DIESEL GENERATORS

Don't be caught without power during the next outage in your area, consider a bio diesel generator. This past week Southern New Hampshire was without power after an ice storm. It lasted for an entire week. Some residents were prepared, and were able to shower and cook thanks to their diesel generators. However loud they are, and even if you have no plans to get off the grid, a small one is a great investment. Prices range from 1000 on up. There is also an option to get a 'closed frame' generator, that doesn't make as much noise. Powered by green diesel fuel such as soy bean oil, canola oil, peanut oil or corn oil, they are cheap to run. A 6000 watt generator will be enough to handle to handle the fridge, lights, and television. How do they work? They have 2 components, a motor that burns petrol or diesel, and the generator head that turns power into electricity (www.cleanenergyltd.com) Emergencypower.com has diesel generators available for the home and some used ones as well. They offer stand-by generators, water cooled (as opposed to gas) that turn on automatically when the power fails. They also offer portable generators, that cat can be moved from place to place. They are lighter, and can be easily stored. However, portables aren't the best choice if you're looking to keep the heat on. Another thing to consider when choosing a generator, is to be sure to look for one that offers maintenance services, coolant spark plugs, changing the oil, all need to be done. It's a literal comfort to be prepared, and who knows, you might love your bio-diesel generator so much, next thing you know, you'll be off the grid!