Briggs And Stratton Portable & Home Standby Generators

Who hasn't heard the name : Briggs & Stratton ? What nowadays has become a world wide trade mark for generators and other engines for outdoor power equipment started in 1908 as an informal partnership between Stephen Foster Briggs and Harold M. Stratton.

One of the all products of the Briggs and Stratton company have in common that they are build to last. Day after day, year after year, professionals the world over put their faith in Briggs & Stratton engines to supply reliable backup power when it’s needed most. Most notable the company has established itself as a premier manufacturer of portable generators and home generator standby systems.

Portable Generators

Portable generators are more versatile than home generator systems, as they can be transported to provide power for home backup power, DIY projects and recreational activities. The generators can be connected via an extension cord to tools or to select portion and appliances in the house. Depending on how much power supply is needed you can chose from different engine types, tank sizes and outlet variations. They are also available in manual start and electric start configurations. As a general rule these generators are not big enough to power a house as a whole, i.e. ac units etc.

Popular models in this category

Briggs and Stratton 030242

Gasoline Powered Portable Generator The Briggs & Stratton 030241 portable generator has a 7-gallon fuel capacity and a cast iron cylinder sleeve that combine to ensures long life and reliable power when you need it most. The generator measures 28.1-by-22.7-by-24.25 inches (LxWxH) and is covered by a 2-year limited, manufacturer warranty

One major concern when using these portable generators is the fact that they must be moved to a safe location outside the house during their use. To overcome those limitations one can always opt for a Home Generator System. The generators supply fully automatic backup power whether you are home or away, receive a continuous fuel supply from a propane or natural gas supply, and are permanently wired your home’s electrical system for hassle-free, continuous backup power.

Residential Home Generator Systems are also significantly quieter than most portable generators.In order to serve this market better Briggs & Stratton has teamed up with General Electric and introduced the energy friendly GE/Briggs and Stratton Standby Generators.

This line is unique because each system includes a generator and a transfer switch (usually sold separately); a power management system in the specially designed Symphony transfer switch allows the modestly priced 10-kilowatt system ($2,898) to provide whole-house power during power outages for 73% of American homes. (Officials said the 10-kW is sufficient for 2,400-square-foot houses.)