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  May 02, 2020, by Southern Breeze
  Read many reviews where ones ask questions about generators, helpful hints from experience. There are two types of generators: Inverter and Direct. An invert generates DC into a rectifier then into an electronic device that delivers clean AC energy to one's devices. These are more expensive, but if you run electronics this is best choice. Doesn't take much to power a home computer, but to start up consumer lots of energy usually around 2,000 watts, but to run about 360. A direct generator delivers direct AC from it's engines input shaft, this type generator is more dangerous, but usually widely around construction sites. Don't be confused either type can kill are seriously inflict electrical burns - Think first, if not sure - Leave it Alone! "Never stand in water or place feet to mud when cranking a generator, find something solid and dry like a wooden pallet. To figure running watts, take the amperage draw x current; an example a saw showing 8 amps, plugs into a 115 house circuit, takes minimum 920 watts to run without damage to saw; but will take 1,150 watts to start up (usually 125% of load need). Consumes less energy after starting. ~ Remember - Use your brain when using alternative energy ~