Commercial, Industrial, Agricultural or Residential, ReadySource Diesel Generators has a professionally installed system for you.

Q: What can I purchase through On and Off ™ manufacturer of ReadySource™ generators?
A. ReadySource™ generators manufactured by the On and Off Company™ is a top-selling brand of reliable emergency standby electricity in residential, commercial industrial and agricultural backup power. These back-up support systems are the most affordable and easiest generators to install compared to propane or gas units. Ready Source has emergency generator systems for all applications from home generators to industrial generator systems. Sizes can be ordered based upon your specific wattage requirements to meet a wide variety of applications. All models operate on diesel fuel and come with an automatic transfer switch or a manual transfer switch.

Q: How does the ReadySource emergency standby diesel generator work?
A.The ReadySource™ generator restores power within 30 seconds of an outage, whether you're there or away. Ready Source monitors the utility power and automatically starts your diesel generator when there is a utility power failure. All home and commercial systems like air conditioning, heating, lights, and appliances are restored by ReadySource automated systems. When utility power is restored, Ready Source automatically re-connects to the grid and powers down your standby system for the next emergency power outage.

Q: Can I connect my generator directly into my home electrical system?
A. Yes. Power Transfer Systems are designed to connect generator power directly into your home electrical system though a manual or automatic transfer switch they can be professionally wired as a plug-in situation.

Q. How do I know the wattage requirement best for my particular situation?
A. Visit our Wattage Calculator, which provides rough estimate calculations to ensure you purchase the right size generator for your power requirements.

Q: Which generator should I buy?
A. The three key areas you’ll be interested in determining is:

The type of generator you need.
Your wattage requirements. (Wattage requirements chart)
Selecting appropriate features.

If you’re in the market for a generator and you’ve asked around, you’re aware of the fact that diesel powered generator sets continue to be the number-one choice for standby and emergency power systems, worldwide. Why? Because they are …and able to start and assume load in less than 10 seconds and rated load in a single step

They come in many sizes, depending on the application and wattage requirements.

Q. What are the key differences between a diesel engine generator and one using gasoline or propane?
A. Diesel is safer, easier maintenance, longer lasting and more economical.

Q: Is there a difference between rated and maximum surge watts?
A. The generator's rated watts is the amount of power the generator can produce continually. The maximum surge wattage is considered the power a generator can produce for short period of time.