Pros and Cons of a Diesel Generator

Released on = November 6, 2006, 2:34 pm

Press Release Author = John Stafford

Industry = Automotive

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Press Release Body = Many individuals ask the question of why it is beneficial to
install a diesel generator as opposed to a gasoline or propane generator. There are
several reasons for opting for a diesel generator but there are some that will argue
that the benefits do not outweigh the negatives.

There is very low maintenance costs associated with the use of the diesel
generators. This is due to the fact that the diesel generators lack the presence of
spark plugs and carburetors. This means no spark plugs to replace as well as no
carburetors to rebuild. The major maintenance required on the diesel generator is
the oil change and if done regularly will make your diesel generator last very long
without any major maintenance being required.

It is also observed with diesel generators that they tend to outlast the gasoline
generators when performing the same amount of work. They do the same workload and do
not burn as much fuel as the gas generators. The fuel itself is also lower priced
when compared to gasoline and propane fuel.

In terms of lifetime the diesel generator is much longer lasting than the gasoline
generator. The typical gasoline generator will last approximately 1000 hours if that
much. However the diesel generator will last 30,000 hours on average without
requiring a major overhauling. The diesel generator is built to withstand pressure
and run at half the speed of the gasoline generators that are built mainly for
intermittent usage.

Diesel fuel is also much better to store than gasoline. It is flammable but it is
not as great a risk as gasoline that can be explosive. The exhaust of the diesel
engine is in fact more visible and this is considered one of the major downfalls of
diesel as a fuel. However, if the diesel generator is properly maintained there will
be no need to be concerned as the exhaust will be minimally visible only when the
generator is pressured under load changes that are severe.

Diesel can be very noisy and this is considered to be a great downfall of the diesel
system. This is usually one of the reasons homeowners tend to opt for gasoline
generators. The gasoline generator is much less noisy than the diesel generator and
therefore there is no need for the generator to be placed far away from houses.
There are other options available now such as soundproof enclosures that can assist
with this issue.

Another consideration is the initial costs involved in setting up the diesel
generator. This is usually quite a bit higher than the gasoline generator. It can be
seen however that the diesel generator costs when compared over a few years is much
less than the gasoline generator.

The choice whether to opt for a diesel or gasoline generator can be assessed in
terms of usage. If the generator is to be for intermittent use a gasoline generator
may not be a bad purchase but overall it is considered that the diesel generator is
more economical. The pros of the diesel generator by far outweigh the cons making it
the better buy.

Web Site = http://www.leebaldock.com

Contact Details = PO BOX 1498, West Perth, 6872, Perth, WA, Australia

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