A generator set consists of an engine driver and an electrical dynamo known as an alternator or generator. The prime mover delivers the mechanical power to generate the electricity, and the dynamo ...

CR's experts help you select the best type and size of generator to keep the electricity flowing, whether you have occasional or frequent power outages To determine the best generator size for your ...

Feb 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Larry A. Bey, Cummins Onan Corp. You've lost normal power. Your engine-generator set (gen-set) starts up and reaches speed. Now, you want to start some large motors key to ...

When you shop for a home generator, you are usually reacting to the memory of a blackout, not calmly running numbers. That is how you end up with a unit that is far too small to keep your real ...

Buying a generator of any kind –- a portable, an inverter, or a standby –- is a serious investment. There are several things that need to be assessed. These can include the type of generator that best ...