Portable electric generators offer power in areas and situations when it would be otherwise unavailable. Many of our customers at Maxwell Supply in Tulsa use generators on construction sites to power equipment, but there are many other situations when having a generator comes in handy, as well. Here are a few examples of why you might need an electric generator.
- Household backup
In Oklahoma, you never know when a big storm might come sweeping down the plains. In the case of some of our most severe storms, some areas have been without power for weeks. That’s when it pays to be prepared with an electric generator. Your generator likely won’t power every item in your home, but it can run your most vital electronic items. For example, hook your refrigerator up to the generator to keep food fresh. When it’s hot outside, hook up an air conditioner or fans to the generator. Or, necessary medical equipment can be run off of the generator. In each case, having a generator around your home could help keep you and your loved ones alive.
- Business backup
What happens if your business is without power for an entire day? How about without power for a week? In most cases, this spells doom for a business. Customer service suffers and, in some cases, you’re unable to perform any type of service or sell any products. Your lights, point of sale system, computers and other critical equipment can all run off of an electric generator in these types of situations, however. An investment in generators now could help your business stay afloat in the event of a disaster.
- Recreational
There are plenty of reasons for bringing an electric generator along for your next family outing. If you’re a camper, your choices are to rough it, or bring along a generator and still be able to enjoy your morning coffee. At a cabin, you could even power a small refrigerator and stove so you can store and cook the day’s catch. The ability to plug in lights, bug zappers of fans can also come in handy at the camp site. How about tailgating? Technically, all you need is a grill and an ice chest, but the best tailgating spots come with additional amenities. Bring the generator and hook up your TV and satellite so you can enjoy the games. You can even plug in crock pots and hot plates to make even more goodies.
- Work sites
Finally, generators have quickly become vital equipment for construction sites. Electricity is often unavailable, but powering spray guns for painting, nail guns, portable lights and other equipment is necessary. Without the availability of an electric generator, workers would have to completely change the way they work and productivity would suffer. Simply estimate the amount of power you’ll need based on the number of tools that need to be powered at once, then come see us for help picking the generator that fits your needs.
At Maxwell Supply in Tulsa, we offer a variety of generators that can be used for a variety of needs. Come see us for help picking out your next electric generator.