Although their use doesn’t require the same level of integration and installation that a home backup generator requires, portable generators are very handy for a variety of situations. In fact, you might be surprised how many areas of the country do not have readily available electricity. This is especially true if you want to enjoy the great outdoors, without losing your access to electrical power. Whenever you need a significant amount of electrical power in an area that has no electrical outlets, a portable generator is by far the most practical option. Here are a few great uses for portable generators:
Camping Trips
If you like to get away, but don’t like to leave all of the comforts of home behind, bringing a portable generator along may be exactly what you need. It will let you charge phones and operate appliances that you may otherwise have left behind.
Tailgating
Depending on your tailgate location, an electrical hookup may not be too easy to find. The solution? Bringing your own! Just stick your portable generator in the back of your truck and you’ll have plenty of power for your television, satellite dish and all the other things that you need for your tailgate.
Emergencies
Although they are not designed for this purpose, a portable generator is great for an emergency. To remain safe, the generator must stay outside of your home. However, it is fairly simple to run a few power lines indoors to keep things like basic lighting and refrigerator running. The most important thing to remember when using a portable generator during a power outage is that you cannot use it indoors. Doing so could lead to the release of combustion gases into your home. This can be very dangerous, even deadly.
Portable generators are a great way to have access to electricity when you’re on the go and they do not need to be installed by an electrician in Beverly Hills. If you have any questions about portable or standalone backup generators, give us a call at H Electric. We’re more than happy to answer any questions that you may have.