Why pair a power station with a gas generator?
Gas generators are many homeowners' go-to for outage protection. Feeding on fossil fuels, they keep your home powered when the grid's down. Though lots of people see them as essentials, gas generators face certain restraints. They're unfit for indoor use due to carbon monoxide emissions. And with the same output for everything, some of the fuel goes to waste.Is there a solution to all these? Adding a portable power station to the equation gives you the right answer.
When a power station is running low: Charge the power station with a gas generator. Once the power station is replenished, take it indoors and charge up your electrical appliances.
When a power station has energy to spare: Move it around your home and charge up appliances anywhere you need.
Gas Generator + Power Stations: Bundle Up & Level Up
Indoor-friendly, easy-to-move energy
Gas generators pose safety hazards, messing up your home's air with fumes. And gas, a highly flammable substance, is not something you want near your loved ones. A power station can perfect this hazardous solution. Safe and odorless, it's ideal for close environments. Plus, it goes into places where its gas counterparts find risky. Move it to the kitchen and basement, where most usage takes place and charge up all you need.
A hassle-free, tranquil way of living
At an average of 57 dB, having a gas generator by the side is like pressing your ears onto a dishwasher in action. Not to mention, the carbon monoxide it emits is toxic to breathe in and harms the environment. A portable power station can make all the difference—clean, silent operation, plus in-app controls and real-time performance tracking via Wi-Fi connection. Rest assured, everything is going smoothly, even when you're away from home.
Less fuel, longer run
Many gas generators burn the same amount of fuel and produce a fixed output for any appliance, big or small. This results in excess energy that's utterly wasted when the draw is smaller than the output. And for gas, watt is money. A power station turns things around. As it feeds appliances with just what they need and regulates the voltage live, you get to leverage every drop of fuel, keep your appliances running longer, and save big on energy costs.
Just plug and play
Unlike gas generators, which might take more than one pull to start, a power station is plug-and-play. What does it mean? There's no need to check the gas level, refuel, or take it far from the house. Just switch it on and you're all set. This is vital in hurricanes and other extreme weather events, where the quicker you can access energy, the less you put your life at stake. Since gas generators have to work outdoors, the winter chill hits hard on the ignition process. Their engines usually fail on the first trial if it's lower than -15°C (5°F). With fingers stiffening in the frigid gales, you'll still be out there straining your biceps. A power station pulls you away from the deadly cold. Stay warm and cozy while getting all your essentials charged in an effortless way.
I'm intrigued. What are my options?
Starter Solution: EcoFlow DELTA Max + Smart Generator (Dual Fuel)
- Fully charge DELTA Max in 1.8 hr
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Auto Start: Pre-determine a set battery percent and automate the Smart Generator to turn on. It'll recharge your DELTA Max, then shut down when full.
Advanced Solution: EcoFlow DELTA Pro + Smart Generator (Dual Fuel)
- Fully charge DELTA Pro in 2.7 hr
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Auto Start: Pre-determine a set battery percent and automate the Smart Generator to turn on. It'll recharge your DELTA Pro, then shut down when full.
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