If you’re using a generator to power your electronic devices, it’s important to take some precautions to ensure their safety. Here are some tips to make your generator safe for electronics:
- Use a Surge Protector
Plug your electronic devices into a surge protector to protect them from power surges or spikes that can damage them. Using a surge protector with a generator can be a good idea to protect electronic equipment from voltage spikes and surges that can occur when the generator starts up or when there are changes in the electrical load.
- Use an Inverter Generator
Inverter generators are an excellent choice for powering electronic devices because they produce a stable, high-quality electrical output that is similar to the power from a standard electrical outlet.
The first and most important advantage of an Inverter Generator is its Low Total Harmonic Distortion (THD). Inverter generators use advanced electronics to produce a clean, stable electrical output with very low levels of THD. This means that the power they produce is less likely to cause voltage fluctuations or other problems that can damage electronic equipment. Also, inverter generators produce a pure sine wave output that closely approximates the quality of the electrical power supplied by utility companies.
- Use Surge Arrestors
While we use surge protectors in the form of power strips to protect individual devices from surges, we can use surge arresters to protect the entire electrical system from surges.
A surge arrester is a device designed to protect electrical and electronic equipment from voltage surges or spikes.The surge arrester works by diverting the excess voltage from the electrical circuit into a grounding wire or system, preventing it from damaging the equipment.
4.Use UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply) with a Generator
UPS stands for Uninterruptible Power Supply, which is an electrical device that provides emergency power to a load when the main power source fails.
We commonly use UPS with sensitive electronic equipment such as computers to protect them from power outages, voltage fluctuations, and other power-related problems. A UPS typically includes a battery backup that provides power to connected devices for a short period, usually a few minutes, allowing them to shutdown safely or to continue running until the power comes back. UPS systems can also provide power conditioning, surge protection, and other features to improve the quality and reliability of the power supplied to connected equipment.
- Use Generators with AVR (Automatic Voltage Regulation)
Generators with Automatic Voltage Regulators (AVRs) can provide stable and consistent power output, even when the load on the generator changes. By maintaining a consistent output voltage, generators with AVRs can help protect electronic devices from power-related problems such as voltage surges or dips, which can cause damage to sensitive electronics.