Choosing a Small Diesel Generator over Gas Versions
Many people head straight for the gas powered models of generators simply because they do not understand anything about the small diesel generator. Diesel is like a foreign country and the average user doesn't want to learn to speak the language. But what if someone told you that a small diesel generator would be less work, maintenance and cheaper to run, would you consider it then?
Why Choose a Diesel over Gas?
If you live in an area where you depend on a generator for certain parts of the year such as up north where blizzards can keep you home bound for days, you want a reliable piece of equipment that is not likely to breakdown on you. Unfortunately, gas powered generators do not last long before needing maintenance or even an overhaul of the engine. With the small diesel generator as well as other sizes, you can go about 20-30 times longer operating your equipment than with a gas powered option.
With a small diesel generator, you have less maintenance because there are no spark plugs to clean or replace and there is no carburetor either to get clogged up or rebuilt. The only maintenance you have to worry about are oil changes as well as replacing the air, fuel and oil filters occasionally, something you would have to do with the gasoline versions anyway. In addition, diesel requires less than half the fuel of gas powered versions but still produces the same output.
Diesel based generators are rated to be work horses and can last for years with continuous use whereas many gas powered models are really meant for emergency use or for intermittent power. In addition, diesel is safer to store than gasoline because it is not explosive and diesel actually produces cleaner emissions than gas. Best of all, the price of a gallon of diesel for your small diesel generator is a lot less that that of regular gasoline.
The Only Drawback to Diesel
Because the small diesel generator as well as other sizes are so reliable and last for years, the cost of buying one will be more expensive over a gas powered version. However, if you plan to use your small diesel generator on a relatively regular basis, you should do the math over the long term to see just how much more expensive a gas powered model would be with the gas, maintenance and service work and parts.
Doing a cost analysis would reveal that a small diesel generator or whatever size you need would be the best buy overall. So while your neighbors are bemoaning that their generator is in the shop once again for repairs, you can be revel in the fact that yours is working perfectly and will be for a long time to come!
