Unless you drive a truck, you have probably not given much thought to diesel fuel. This is something that is usually more expensive than regular gas, but with gas prices being what they are, the two are almost identical in price in some places. They are not interchangeable though, as putting diesel in a non diesel engine is a very bad idea. However, there are times when you may need some extra power, and that is when a diesel generator might not be such a bad idea. Just dont mix the two types of fuel.
My husbands band has their own bus. This bus take diesel, and they also have a diesel generator to do things the bus cannot do on s own. The heat is not that great, and that means they are often cold when sleeping on that bus. The diesel generator is used to pump more power, and thus more heat while is running. Though is not a miracle cure on very cold nights, is enough so that they can rest. It usually only holds enough fuel for one night, but that is something they have learned to deal with . For them, works.
There are better types of diesel generator that can do ever more, and this types can be hooked right into the fuel line of the bus, so draws from the fuel in the tanks. The bus tanks hold a lot of diesel, and that means the generator would not stall out after ten hours. This type of diesel generator is also something that does more than heat the bus. It also allows for televisions and other accessories to run while they are driving, which is something the smaller generator simply cannot do. There are pros and cons to both, and most have to go by budget when buying rather than going by need.
One thing to remember about a diesel generator is that there are times when they can fail. Diesel fuel has some sort of waxy substance in , and when the weather is cold, that can form particles which can clog any type of diesel generator or vehicle. It is a good idea to use an addive that helps with this problem so you arent stuck somewhere when the weather is bterly cold. When does happen, despe your precautions, make sure you already know what to do. That way you can fix quickly whout having to have expensive towing and fixing services each time the weather takes a turn for the worse.
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