Portable Generators for Emergency Power
- Back-up power during unexpected outages
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Electricity source for remote construction sites
The most affordable way to supply electricity during a power outage
is to use a portable generator of the suitable wattage for your
needs (at least 4000 Watts for starters) and run
extension cords into the
house to power specific appliances. A safer system is to have an
electrician install a power
transfer switch, connected to the house's main electrical panel.
Just fire up the generator, run a single extension cord into the
transfer switch and power the circuits you need through the main
circuit breaker. Portable generators can be put to work on
construction sites that have no electrical service, providing clean,
reliable power to operate circular saws, drills, nail guns, air
compressors and air tools, heaters, paint sprayers and other
AC-powered tools.
Most are gasoline-powered, a few operate on diesel and some models
have multi-fuel capabilities, running on gasoline, propane or
natural gas. These are typically full-featured machines with engine
idle control, GFCI receptacles and a 120 Volt full-power switch.
Inverter Generators for Fine Electronics and Recreational Use
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Great for powering small electrical devices while
camping
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Low total harmonic distortion to safely run laptops and
TVs
The inverter generator is a small, lightweight machine that’s
ideal for tailgating, camping and putting in RVs. This super-quiet
lightweight portable generator produces electric power with very
low levels of total harmonic distortion for safely operating
sensitive electronics like laptop computers, televisions and other
audio/video devices.
Many models allow you to parallel connect two identical inverter
generators to double the power output. These small portable
gasoline-powered electric generators can provide power for TVs,
small kitchen appliances, hair dryers, power tools, lights and
other comforts of civilization when you are out roughing it in the
woods. If you want a quiet, small generator, this is an excellent
option.
Home Standby Systems for Restoring Power to Your House
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Home back-up power that automatically turns on during a
power failure
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Choice of whole-house or selected circuits
Give yourself some peace of mind when the power goes out,
whether you are home or away. An emergency home standby
generator system can automatically restore power to your house
in about 20 seconds. When the power goes out, the generator
automatically starts and continues to run until power is
restored. You can choose a generator that delivers enough power
for the entire house (including air conditioning) or go with a
smaller unit and power a few selected circuits, like the
refrigerator, sump pump, furnace fan and several lights for
basic survival.
These all-weather generators are installed outside the home and
are wired through an automatic
transfer switch
to the main electrical panel. Many home standby systems include
a transfer switch; others require that a switch be purchased
separately. The use of an automatic transfer switch is required
when generators are connected to home wiring. Home standby
systems can be fueled by natural gas, LP gas or diesel fuel.
Many models can be connected to the home's natural gas line,
eliminating the need to fill fuel tanks. Standby system
capacities range from 6000 Watts up to 40,000 Watts and more,
and start automatically-even if you are not home.
Commercial Standby Generators for Continuous Power for Your
Business
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Seamless, uninterrupted back-up power for commercial
operations
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Perfect solution when going without electric power is not
an option
If you have a business that simply can't be without power, you
will need an industrial generator. These are typically
stationary, heavy-duty units that generate single (120 Volt)
or three-phase (120, 240 or 480 Volt) power. These massive
systems are powered by water-cooled diesel engines, with some
models generating up to 200kW (200,000 Watts) of power. With
the use of an automatic transfer switch, these generators can
serve as back-up power for large commercial or industrial
operations, such as nursing homes, refrigeration operations,
farms, large buildings and other businesses that can't go
without power due to an outage.
PTO and Belt Drive Generators for Farm and Jobsite Power
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Electrical power on demand for construction and ag
applications
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Powered by your tractor or construction equipment’s
engine
You can create electric power on demand, wherever you want,
by attaching a NorthStar® PTO generator to the PTO (power
take off) on your tractor or construction equipment.
Belt-driven generator heads work with your existing gas or
diesel engines. These generators are less expensive because
the engine is not included.
Northern Tool + Equipment offers an extensive assortment of
inverter generators, portable generators, home standby
systems, commercial generators, PTO generators and generator
heads to fit your power requirements. We also carry generator
accessories, generator covers, cords and generator transfer
switches for any emergency power needs.
