2023 Comprehensive Guide: Buying the Right Diesel Generator

Last Updated on June 13, 2023 by Admin

If you are considering buying a standby generator, you may be considering a diesel generator, but it can be difficult to decide which generator to buy and where to buy it from. Ensuring that you have backup power during a power outage is essential if you live in a rural area with inconsistent mains power. Also, if you live in an area that is often affected by storms causing outages, you may need to consider having a standby generator. 

When shopping for a generator for the first time, you may be unsure of the specifications of the generator you will need. We will give you some advice regarding the types of generators on the market to help you to make this decision. 

Fuel Options

You have three choices of fuel for standby generators for your home; you can choose either diesel, natural gas, or propane. Which fuel type of generator you choose should depend on the access you have to each type of fuel and what you are to safely store. 

The purpose of a standby generator is that it will automatically turn on to restore your power if you have a power outage. So, if you do not have an adequate store of the appropriate type of fuel or local access to more fuel, the standby generator may not run as long as you need it to. 

You should always ensure that you have adequate safe storage for the fuel type you have chosen. This should be storage that keeps the fuel safely in the state that you purchase it in. You should also ensure that you have the space to store the fuel containers locked away from children and animals on the property. 

Where to Shop

When shopping for a standby generator, you have several options; you can shop at a generator specialist, at a camping or general store, or online. Which of the options you choose will depend on your preference and the availability of the type of stores.

If you live in a rural area accessing a store may not be as easy as making an online purchase, so this may be what you choose. However, it could be that any larger stores in rural areas will hold standby generators in stock. 

If you are making an online purchase, then research is key. Without the input of a store assistant, you will be making decisions purely based on the information available to you on the store website. You can use comparison sites or sites that list the best of a certain item to help you to make the right decision. When you have decided which model of generator you wish to buy, then you can search for that specific model to get the best possible price. 

If you are shopping in a store and have not previously bought or used a standby generator, then we recommend that you speak to your store assistant. Their advice and experience in using and selling generators will be invaluable in ensuring that you get the best product for your needs.