There are many factors to consider when selecting the right generator
for your application. Factors like size, type of utility, budget etc are
important to consider. Generators are differentiated on the basis of the fuel
on which they operate. The most popular generators are petrol and diesel
generators although gas powered generators are becoming more popular.
Petrol generatorshave certain benefits when compared to a diesel
generators. The first benefit is that petrol generators are usually less
expensive than their diesel equivalents. Petrol generators are often lighter in
comparison to their diesel counterparts. Petrol engines are larger while the
other components are smaller.
If you require a generator mainly for small applications and you require
portability, then petrol generators are the
ideal choice. Petrol is also easier to come by and the cost of petrol per/L is usually less than diesel. This makes operating the petrol
generators more economical compared to diesel generators. Petrol generator
engines also make much less noise when compared to diesel engines. On the other
hand machines that run on petroltypically require less maintenance compared to
those that run on diesel which makes using petrol generators a lot more
convenient. Therefore, if these factors are more important for your
applicationthen it would be a better idea to opt for a petrol generator rather
than one running on diesel.