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What do you do if on the day of the biggest football game of the year you suddenly lose power? If you are a true football fan, you have no worries because months ago you installed a natural gas generator. As soon as your power went off, the natural gas backup generator turned on and quietly provided plenty of power to keep the television on and the beer cool in the refrigerator. Something like a little power failure will not keep you from watching the game.
Here are five facts you need to know about the natural gas power generator you have installed.
1. Natural gas generators as well as any other generator used to produce power for your home during power blackout situations will need to be installed by a competent electrician. A special switching device must be installed to prevent powering the downed lines and creating a safety hazard for the power linemen who must work to restore power to your home.
2. Natural gas is often the best choice for backup generators. You do not have to worry about the fuel getting old in the tank as you would with gasoline generators. You also will likely have a constant supply of fuel, unlike propane, gasoline or diesel generators. If there is a major disaster, however, you may lose your natural gas supply.
3. You may not generate enough power to supply all of your normal electrical devices. In particular, you may have difficulty with large draw appliances such as ranges, heating and air conditioning.
4. A portable natural gas generator that uses an internal combustion engine and any type of fuel must be operated in a well-ventilated space. Operation in a closed area can lead to a build up of poisonous carbon monoxide gas.
5. When the power is restored, you will want to ensure that your generator is shut down. In addition, you will want to check the generator periodically even when the power is on to ensure that it starts easily to provide emergency back up power.
If you live in an area with many power outages, the natural gas generator can prevent many problems. It can allow you to have lights and power even when the main line is down. You can continue to watch all your favorite sporting events without any interruption.