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Where to find emergency electrical generators or portable electric generators for residential or light commercial use. We list of manufacturers and sources for backup generators for residential & commercial use and we also list of manufacturers of DC - AC power converters, inverters, or transverters that permit using a car or other vehicle to power small electrical devices & tools.

This article series discusses the use of emergency generators for electrical power backup at residential properties. We describe generator size requirements, where to buy an electrical generator or voltage converter, and how to hook up or wire a portable or backup electric generator. We also describe methods for obtaining temporary electrical power from a car, RV or other 12-V or 24-V vehicle or system.

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Where to Buy / Manufacturers of Emergency & Temporary-Use Electrical Generators & Typical Backup Generator System Costs

Backup generator, commercial grade (C) Daniel FriedmanA properly and safely wired & installed backup or standby electrical generator with sufficient wattage output and fuel storage to power a typical residential home for several days in an emergency costs "well over $10,000" [9] though with some care for safety one can power a few critical electrical circuits in a home (heat, refrigerator, a lighting circuit) using a less costly contractor-grade portable electrical generator as well.

The commecial-grade backup generator by Katolight Corporation shown at left is installed at an adult care facility in New York.

Factors driving up the cost of an installed backup electrical generator for the home include

According to a recent article in the New York Times, Generac, the largest manufacturer of electrical generators in the U.S. was working overtime to fill demand for backup electrical generators in the Northeastern U.S. following Hurricane Sandy in 2012.

The same article noted that in 2012, about 3 percent of "stand-alone" homes in the U.S. have a standby generator installed. [9] Here are all 41 brands of electrical generator brands & product sources listed by Electric Generators Direct whose list we found was longest: [10].

List of electric generator & portable or backup electrical generator manufacturers

Asco Electrical Generators, Baldor Electric Generators Briggs & Stratton Electrical Generators, Camco Electrical Generators, Century Electrical Generators, Classic Electrical Generator Accessories, Conntek Electrical Generators, Cummins Onan Electrical Generators,

DeWalt Electrical Generators, DynaGen Electrical Generators, Generac Electrical Generators, GenTran Electrical Generators, Gillette Electrical Generators,

Honda Electrical Generators, Honeywell Electrical Generators, IMD LLC Electrical Generators, JohnDow Industries Electrical Generators, Katolight Corporation,

Protected Home Electrical Generators, Kohler Electrical Generators, PowerBoss Electrical Generators, PowerMate Electrical Generators, Praitiac Electrical Generators, Reliance Electrical Generators,

Scepter Electrical Generators, Seafoam Electrical Generators, Slime Electrical Generators, StaBil Electrical Generators, Subaru Electrical Generators,

TechMate Electrical Generators, TruFuel Electrical Generators, U.S. Wire & Cable Electrical Generators, Voltmaster Electrical Generators, Wagan Electrical Generators, Winco Power Systems Electrical Generators, Yamaha Electrical Generators

While these backup generator companies can be contacted directly, consumers usually shop at local suppliers or shop online from suppliers

Where to Buy 12-volt to 120-volt DC to AC power converters & inverters (power transverters)

How Much Backup Generator Capacity do We Need?

In a separate article found at ELECTRIC GENERATOR CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS we give backup generator size requirements tables for both backup electrical generators for home or commercial use and for smaller car or truck AC adapters.


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