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What type of generator do I need?

Sean Connolly     29 August 2014

Inverter? AVR? conventional?...when searching for the right generator type, it's easy to be overwhelmed by the jargon. Luckily, working out which is the best generato... Read more

What Size Generator Do I Need?

Sean Connolly     28 August 2014

Choosing the right size is by far the most important factor when you are buying a new generator. The size of the generator you get will determine the types of appliances ... Read more

Top 6 Rugged Father's Day Gift Ideas for your Outdoors Dad

Sean Connolly     22 August 2014

Father's Day - that time of year when your Dad gets a bit of special attention and thanks from us kids! Here are some of Father's Day Gift Ideas. To help you f... Read more

Lectron Generators: Why we are discontinuing support for Lectron

Sean Connolly     22 August 2014

Lectron Generators : A couple of years back, we told you how Lectron was the new kid on the generator block. We were excited about these budget generators made in China, ... Read more

Top 6 Father's Day Gift Ideas for your DIY Dad

Sean Connolly     20 August 2014

It's almost that time of year again, when we get to thank our dads for helping us become the awesome people we are today. Here are some of the Father's Day Gift I... Read more

The brand that covers all portable power needs: Yamaha Generators

Sean Connolly     7 August 2014

Like car manufacturers, we find that generator manufacturers are typically good at different things. Some are the best at industrial generators. Others have a knack for b... Read more

WARNING: Don't buy a generator online until you read this

Sean Connolly     28 July 2014

Remember the days when shopping for a petrol generator meant trekking from store to store comparing prices and models? Trying in vain to find an expert who could tell you... Read more

A Look at the Best Welder Generators

Sean Connolly     28 July 2014

Thinking of buying a welder generator? No surprises there. After all, why would you buy two, three or four units when you can get everything you need in one compact packa... Read more

Battle Of The Brands: Why Yamaha is the Biggest Name in Generators

Sean Connolly     28 July 2014

Back in 1973, when Yamaha first started producing generators, nobody could have imagined that 50 years on they would be building gensets that make manufacturers like Hond... Read more

Quick Buyers Guide to Types of Three Phase Generators

Sean Connolly     28 July 2014

Three phase generators are an excellent choice if you want higher horse power without an expensive fuel guzzling engine. But not all three-phase generators are the same -... Read more

5 things to consider when buying a Mining Generator

Sean Connolly     28 July 2014

Tough work environments demand tough generators. And there's no tougher work environment than an Australian mine. You can't settle for just any generator. You nee... Read more

Diesel generators v. Petrol generators: which is the best?

Sean Connolly     27 July 2014

When it comes to engines, there's no greater grudge match then diesel generator versus petrol generator. But this battle isn't restricted to the road - it'... Read more

Accessorise your Generator with an Automatic Mains Failure Panel

Sean Connolly     25 July 2014

Anyone who has used a auto-start generator during a power outage will have come across an Automatic Mains Failure Panel , or AMF panel. Sometimes also referred to as a sw... Read more

Buying a Generator for your Business

Sean Connolly     25 July 2014

Thinking of buying a generator for business use? Whether it's a farm, event, construction site, satellite office or something else entirely, there's a whole range... Read more

The Risks When You Buy a Generator Online

Sean Connolly     25 July 2014

So you want to buy a generator online, such an auction site like eBay? You've found a bargain, done your research and are about to win the bidding war or hit 'buy... Read more