Diesel Generators

Whole house residential, commercial and industrial generators can run on fuels such as gasoline, diesel, propane or natural gas.  Some models also have multi fuel capabilities and can run on gasoline, propane or natural gas. The fuel used will depend on the availability of the fuel in times of emergency, fuel consumed per kilowatt of power produced, maintenance of the generator and the practical risk of storing the fuels.

Diesel generators consume comparatively less fuel per kilowatt of electricity produced and are more fuel-efficient than generators powered by natural gas or gasoline. For every gallon of fuel consumed, diesel generators run 2 or 3 times longer than gasoline engines. Diesel generators do not require frequent maintenance, as is the case with gasoline generators and are designed to run continuously for long hours. Most generators come with a water-cooled engine. This ensures the engines durability, and at the same time, makes it the more dependable than most other types of generators.

Unlike gasoline generators, diesel engines are safe as they work on the principle of direct injection and have no spark plugs, which keep them relatively safe from potential fire. Diesel has a longer shelf life, and being the least flammable source of fuel, can be stored for more than a year.