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    In a time of frequent power outages caused by natural disasters and other environmental factors, the purchase and use of a generator is a viable option for most households that can afford one. Generators provide a reliable and fairly cheap way to provide power to a household or businesses in case of a power outage. They are available at a variety of locations, from Wal-Marts to specialty dealers and vendors.

    An individual or business must first decide what kind of generator they wish to purchase. Smaller gas or diesel powered generators, like a cummins diesel generator for instance, is a good fit for personal use in a household. Although backup electric generators don’t require the purchase of separate fuel, they are usually more expensive, and larger in size, making them a good fit for businesses and other large buildings and complexes.

    Fuel for a generator can be purchased at any gas station or vendor that sells gas powered generators. If a vendor has onan diesel generators for sale, chances are they can provide a customer with fuel on the spot, or can at least point you in the right direction to purchase the appropriate grade and type of fuel to power a generator. For consumers willing to shell out a few more bucks, a natural gas powered generator can be a good choice. For standby generators using natural gas, fuel can be expensive and hard to find. However, the generator can usually run cleaner and longer when using specialty fuel, such as natural gas or diesel.

    If an individual or business decides that they have no more use for their generator, they usually wonder, “Where can I reliably sell my generator?” There are a variety of options when choosing to sell a generator, from putting out a classified in the local paper, to websites that specialize in helping parties sell generators online. An individual or businesses must be comfortable with a website or vendor before agreeing to sell their generator through them. The utmost caution should also be taken when personally meeting an interested buyer in person in response to a classified ad, as robberies and murders connected to online and print classified ads has rapidly increased in the last couple of years. It is never a bad idea to bring a friend or form of personal defense along when meeting a seller or buyer in person in regards to a classified listing.

1/24/2014 12:31:55 am

I have a 5000 watt Brigg&Sratton generator that I only used once. I got it from sears for $764.43. How much would you be willing to pay for it ?

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