Unlike
gas engines, diesels
have no spark plugs to
replace, or carburetors
to service.
Diesel
is not explosive like
gasoline, propane, and
LP gas.
Safer to Store!
It’s
safer to store because diesel does not explode like gasoline, natural gas or propane.
Safer Exhaust Fumes!
A well-tuned
diesel produces no visible
exhaust except briefly,
under severe load-changes.
Exhaust
is less toxic than the
emissions from a gasoline
engine.
Diesel Generators are Cost
Effective -Lower fuel costs
Less Expensive
Diesels
generally burn less than
half the fuel compared
to gas engines used to
complete the same amount
of work.
Diesel
fuel is less expensive
compared to gasoline
or propane. It requires
a shorter refining process.
Fuel
cost per kilowatt (KW)
produced is 30 to 50
percent lower than gas
burning engines
More Efficient
Diesel
requires less fuel consumption
per kilowatt (kW) produced)
because diesel enjoys
a superior energy density.
This
means you can have more
energy compared with
the same volume of gasoline
or propane.
A diesel
engine allows the air
and the fuel to be infused
into the engine at different
stages, as opposed to
a gas engine whereby
a mixture of air and
gas are introduced at
the same time.
Higher Compression Less Fuel Usage
Fuel
is injected into the
diesel engine using an
injector instead of a
carburetor.
In a
gasoline engine, fuel
and air are sent into
the engine together and
then compressed. This
kind of mixture limits
fuel compression and
reduces the overall efficiency.
A diesel
engine compresses just
air, and the proportion
can be much higher.
A diesel
engine compresses at
the ratio of 14:1 up
to 25:1.
A gasoline
engine compression ratio
is between 8:1 and 12:1.
Diesel Generators Require Less
maintenance
Easier to Maintain
Diesel
engines have fewer parts.
No spark system.
It’s
heavier and oilier compared
to gasoline.
Diesel
is more rugged and a
more reliable engine.
Lower Maintenance Costs
Overall
operating costs are
normally 30% to 50% less
than gasoline units.
Diesel
engines running at 1800
RPM and water cooled
operate on average for
12,000 to 30,000 hours
before major maintenance
is required. Gasoline
engines running at 1800
RPM and water cooled
gas units usually operate
on average for 6,000
to10,000 hours because
they are built with lighter
duty gasoline engine
blocks.
Tune-Ups Only!
Gasoline
units run hotter due
to the higher BTU rating
of the fuel.
Because
of this higher BTR rating,
owners will experience
a significantly shorter
gasoline engine life.
Diesel
engines run cooler and
last longer.
Diesel Generators are Longer
Lasting
Long
Lasting --- Diesel Generators are
more rugged and reliable.
Consider the 18 wheeler
trucks capable of 1,000,000
miles of operation before
major service. Most trucks
are diesel powered.
The
only maintenance generally
required is changing
the oil, and changing
the fuel, air and oil
filters. (This is the
same as a gas engine.)
Gas
units burn hotter than
diesel units, and hence
they have a significantly
shorter life compared
with diesel units.
No
sparking as the fuel
auto-ignites. The nonexistence
of spark plugs or spark
wires decreases maintenance
costs.
Simple Maintenance
If
you know how to care
for a gas engine, you
can service a diesel.
A diesel
1800 rpm water cooled
unit operates for 12,000
to 30,000 hours before
major maintenance is
required.
No carburetor
adjustments, no distributor
or magneto to burn out,
and no spark plugs to
need periodic cleaning
and replacement.
Oil
changes done on schedule
are critical and make
the difference between
an engine that wears
out prematurely and one
that runs long term.
Diesel Generators are More Reliable
The
generator features a
brushless design and automatic
voltage regulation for
reliable power.
The generating set is designed to run continuously or as a back up power supply so you can have confidence for short term and long term power outages that may last weeks..
Diesels
are simpler in design
and construction than
gas engines so they are easier to maintain and have less opportunities for failure.
