Multifuel Generator FAQs
What advantages does this system have over natural gas-based whole house generators?
Most whole house generators are fixtures to the property and included in its tax base. They require expensive on site maintenance and repairs. Most installers don't see servicing as a good financial opportunity and that explains why a significant portion of installations fail to perform when they are needed most.
Our tri-fuel system is viewed as a portable genset and offers the best features of fixed models with few of their disadvantages. Most importantly you can keep our system running even if there is a disruption in the supply of natural gas. Such disruptions are likely as more people on you street install natural gas gensets. Another major advantage is the ability to shut down our system when it isn't needed – thus saving fuel costs. Our generators can be swapped out or repaired off-site in the unlikely situation of a breakdown.
What kind of maintenance does this system need?
Like any gas-based genset our product also needs maintenance. Most importantly you need to change the oil and filter after the first 50 hrs of use. You need to change them after every 200 hrs of subsequent use. It is also a good idea to clean the spark plug and air-filter periodically.
I need more power in an outage – can you provide it?
Our system is designed to allow for other synchronzing AC Coupled generators to be added as needed. E.g. we install a battery-based inverter system that can be charged from a solar PV system to provide power indefinitely through a prolonged outage. This system can be interfaced with our tri-fuel generators for outstanding power diversity.
I hate standing in gas lines during an emergency ..
We hook our gensets to your natural gas supply so that gasoline is only needed in the event your utility is unable to keep up the gas pressure on your street.
I don't like the idea of lugging a heavy generator during a storm.
Our rust-proof, ventilated enclosures mean that you never need to move our gensets during a storm. They are already installed in place and ready to go. There is no need to go out if the battery has been kept charged – you can remote start the genset. The pre-wiring also means that all your critical loads are ready to be powered when the grid outage occurs.
I don't want to run power cords to every appliance in my house
Our system involves a pre-wired transfer switch with a critical sub-panel driving all the critical loads you designate. In the event of a grid outage you only need to start up your genset to provide power to your critical loads.
Will it provide sufficient power for heating?
Our most popular genset can drive most popular sizes of gas furnaces and heat pumps. With a little load planning you should certainly have heat and hot water during the outage.
Is the power clean enough to run my computers?
Our generators deliver clean sine waves, suitable for your consumer electronics. You should be able to operate your computers confidently. We recommend the use of laptop instead of a desktop comnputer.
What happens if the equipment breaks down?
Unlike other whole-house generators, our units can be unplugged and carted away for repairs.
You can also use a spare portable generator to provide power in this unlikely situation.
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