Be Hurricane Prepared With a Generator

Did you know we're right in the middle of hurricane season? In the United States, tropical storms or cyclones form in the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, and in the eastern Pacific Ocean. These storms are often accompanied by heavy thunderstorms and a counterclockwise circulation of winds near the earth's surface, and cause lasting, damaging effects to hundreds of coastal towns every year. Between June and November, areas near the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico are hit the hardest. The Eastern Pacific hurricane season lasts from May 15 through November 30. 

Hurricanes are dangerous storms that must be taken seriously. With winds exceeding 155 MPH, hurricanes produce flooding in addition to flying debris that have catastrophic effects for coastlines and even areas several hundred miles inalnd. Winds and strong rains can trigger landslides or mudslides, excessive flooding, and power outages. 

What should you do during a hurricane? 

• Be alert for information from authorities. Listen to the radio or television. 
• Secure your home. Close storm shutters and secure outdoor objects, or bring them inside. 
• Don't be fooled by the eye of hurricane, which can last anywhere from a few minutes up to several hours. 
• If instructed, turn off all utilities. If not, turn your fridge to the coldest setting and keep the door shut. 
• Avoid using the telephone, save for emergencies. 
• Make sure your prepare enough water for sanitary purposes. Fill your bathtub or other large containers with water. 
• If directed to do so, evacuate the area. If you cannot evacuate, secure yourself in a safe room. Stay away from windows and glass doors. 
• If you're not directed to evacuate and your home loses electricity, utilize the power of a back up generator. 

What can a generator do for me? 

Think of all the things you use everyday that require electricity. In a hurricane, all power can be knocked out. Streetlights, businesses, and even emergency services may lose their power. That's why Absolute Generators is here to help you stay prepared in and for emergency situations. Our selection of industrial, emergency, and commercial generators will help keep you, your family, and home safe in the event of a hurricane. 

What should I consider when purchasing a generator for hurricane preparedness? 

Fuel Type
In a crisis, gasoline may be hard to locate with dangerous traveling conditions. Gas stations will likely also be without power, and their supplies may be depleted. Gasoline also doesn't store well, turns stale, gums up your carburetor, and is difficult as well as dangerous to store in large quantities. For these reasons, you may consider investing in a dual-fuel or multi-fuel generator. Multi-fuel generators provide solutions to fuel availability issues that invariably arise in times of crisis when you need a temporary emergency back up power source, typically configured with an LP (propane) tank fueled generator.  Tri-fuel generators can operate on the common vapor fuels (as well as offering the ability to use gasoline as necessary). Natural Gas and Liquid Propane are typically available in large quantities even in times of crisis and natural disasters. Generally, switching between fuels is very easy. To operate on vapor fuels, you simply turn off the gasoline fuel line, connect the proper t-valve fitting for the selected fuel, and then connect the main fuel supply. Your tri-fuel generator is now capable of providing hours of uninterrupted generator power with adequate propane or natural gas fuel supply. 

Wattage Output
Never overload your generator. When purchasing a new unit, it's important to understand just how much back up power you'll require.  Every generator has two ratings: surge output and continuous output. You should add the total wattage of all utilities you may use at one time, and make sure it does not exceed the continuous output rating. You can do this easily by utilizing our wattage calculator. 

Generators for Hurricane Preparedness

Champion 42436 Portable Generator

When the unexpected happens, this dependable, light weight generator will do the job. The Champion 42436 gasoline generator is powered by an 80cc Champion single cylinder, 4-stroke OHV engine that produces 1200 running watts and 1500 starting watts. Featuring a 1.2 gallon fuel tank, this model includes 3/4 inch durable tubular steel frame, and an operating noise level of 65dB at 23 feet. The OHV engine is equipped with a low oil shut-off sensor and is designd for long life and easy maintenance. CARB approved for all 50 states. 

Sportsman GEN2000LP Portable Propane Generator

The affordable Sportsman GEN2000LP Portable Generator features a 2.4 HP 4-stroke OHV engine that delivers maximum performance and power. Weighing only 55 lbs and measuring a very compact 15 inches x 18 inches x 15 inches, the GEN2000LP provides 2000 surge watts and 1350 continuous watts of power with a small foot-print from clean burning exhaust emission of the propane fuel. Never worry about your fuel going bad or fouling the carburetor with denegrated gasoline with your LP operated generator. This model boasts an engine run time of 12 hours at 50% load. Porpane is very easy to find, safe for storage, and burns clean without the smell of combusting gasoline or diesel. 

 
Winco HPS6000HE Bi-Fuel Generator

With the ability to operate on gasoline or cleaner burning naturla gas fuels, the Winco Bi-Fuel Generator offers the ultimate flexibility while maintaining an environmentally friendly design. Operating on natural gas increases run time, provides quick, reliable starts, and doesn't gum up your carburetor. This generator is powered by a premium quality, long-life, durable Honda GX340 11HP engine with low oil protection, and features inherent voltage regulation and protection for optimum reliability and safety. 

Sportsman GENTRi9K Tri-Fuel Generator

The GENTRi9K Tri-Fuel Generator lives up to Sportsman's highest standards by offering all the conveniences and functionality a customer is looking for, at an appropiate cost, and in a robustly powerful and conveniently portable generator package. Versatility is the biggest advantage with this tri-fuel generator that can burn three of the most commonly used consumer grade generator fuels. You'll always have your choice to switch between gasoline, storage friendly propane, and public utility-fed natural guess. With 9000 surge and 7200 continuous watts, this generator is ideal for providing emergency home backup power. With a 7.4 gallon fuel tank, your Sportsman generator can run for 10 continuous hours at 50% load. CARB compliant for California.