Honda Generators - A Name You Can Trust

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While Honda generators are the name to trust, the fact that one would even consider buying a product that does not belong to a major brand is not only appalling, but also gives a poor impression about the buyer. Non branded generators come with a list of problems – unavailability of the necessary parts when required, dismal after sales service, and poor customer support in case of emergencies are just some of the issues that a buyer may have to face. Apart from that, the biggest problem with a non branded product is that most electricians refuse to work with it in case of a breakdown and no reputable dealer too will come forward with support. In short, it is a waste of time, energy, and money.

If you buy a Honda generator, you should not have to bother with these issues; but if you are buying a generator for the first time, or are a layman when it comes to generators, what are the features that you should be looking for? Here is a list:

• Ensure about the engine block. The traditional notion about generators is gigantic machines that make a huge amount of noise. However, the current portable generators ...
... hardly fit that bill. To be doubly sure that your generator is quiet and yet is in good condition for a long period, stick to industrial duty diesel engines.

• Your generator can have air cooling or liquid cooling. While air cooling does require a lot of air and is a noisier option, it is also true that modern ones are versatile in their application. The liquid cooling on the other hand has a better temperature control thereby giving your generator a longer life. What you choose is dependent upon what your requirements are.

• All generators from major brands come fitted with an industrial grade muffler. However, it is still a good idea to invest in a residential muffler of a critical muffler because that makes the generator quieter and enhances the life of the product.

• The lubrication is perhaps the single most important factor that you must consider while buying a generator. The lubrication system should be such that it should support the full flow of an oil filter. Though most portable generators today are equipped with alarms that inform about low oil and shutdown, it is still advisable to check if your generator has this protective function. It is a valuable feature and just cannot be done away with.

• Finally, the thing to look for is the electrical system. No one can predict mishaps like high operating temperature, over speeding of the generator, loss of oil pressure etc. However, if your generator has a system of safety shutdown, the engine is protected against these accidents.

As already said, if you have a Honda generator, you might not have to bother about these points as branded products like Honda come equipped with these. However, having basic knowledge about a product that you own is important and so it is advisable