Electricity revolutionized civilization. No longer was humanity dependent on water and steam to power its industry. The darkness of the world no longer needed to be kept at bay with greasy oils, dangerous gases, and the puny light of candles. So much of the digital age is based around electricity that it can be difficult to understand a world without such power. Of course, it took time for humanity to understand and harness the power of electricity.
What started as an idle curiosity swelled into an age of advancements, developments, and revolutionary industry that provided the foundations for modern society and civilization itself. Of course, electricity is not merely harnessed from lightening. It must be created, stored, and transported. All of this has become an industry into self, and, municipal sources being somewhat unreliable in certain areas, sometimes it pays to have a backup handy.
Used Generators for Sale Right Now
Here are current new & used generators for sale today. These include natural gas generators, standby generators, diesel generators, portable generators and more.
RYOBI RYi818BT One+ 18 Volt Power Station Battery Inverter Generator TOOL ONLY*
WEN DF5600X 5600W Dual Fuel Portable Generator, 224cc Electric Start, CO Sensor
DuroMax XP13000E 13,000 Watt Portable Gas Powered Generator
Professional Rife Frequency Generator!
FIRMAN P06702 Gas Portable Generator 8350W Recoil Start 120/240V With CO Alert
4000W Quiet Generator Inverter Portable For Home Camping EV-Charging w/Bluetooth
Generac 69981 7.5kW Home Standby Generator System 50-amp 8-circuit ATS
3500 Watt Generators Portable Gas Generator Inverter Quiet for Home and Camping
Westinghouse Open Box 9500W Dual Fuel Portable Generator, CO Sensor
Honda EU2200i Super Quiet Gas-Powered Inverter Generator EU2200i AN BRAND NEW
Westinghouse Open Box 12,500W Gas Portable Generator, Home Backup
New Craftsman 2200Watts C0010250 Inverter Generator CMXGIAC2500i
FIRMAN W 03083 INVERTER PORTABLE GENERATOR 3300W REMOTE START
WEN DF800X 8000W 120V/240V Dual Fuel Portable Generator, Electric Start, 340cc
Westinghouse Open Box WGen5300DFcv Portable Generator
2550/3000/6250 Watt Portable Inverter Generator Gas Generator for Home & Camping
NEW - EU2200ITAN2200 watt 120V inverter generator with CO-MINDER
Westinghouse Open Box 6600 Watt Portable Gas Generator
GENERAC IQ2000 2000W- 20 amp Portable Generator Inverter(BRAND NEW IN BOX!)
WEN DF480iX Quiet Lightweight 4800W Dual Fuel RV-Ready Electric Start Generator
5250W Portable Open Frame Inverter Generator, Ultra-Quiet, Long-Lasting Power
WEN 56250i Super Quiet 2500-Watt Portable Inverter Generator With Fuel Shut Off
Westinghouse WGen9500DFc Portable Generator with CO Sensor [Open Box]
DuroMax XP13000EH 13,000 Watt Portable Dual Fuel Gas Propane Generator
Westinghouse WGen3600cv - 3600 Watt Portable Generator w/ RV Outlet & CO Sens...
PECRON E600LFP 614Wh 1200W Portable Power Station LiFePO4 Solar Generator Camp
Inverter Generator Portable Gas Powered 2300W 3500W 5500W Dual Fuel for Camping
Honda EU3000IS1AN 3000W 120V Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator w/CO-MINDER
WEN DF360iX Quiet and Lightweight 3600W Dual Fuel RV-Ready Inverter Generator
Open Box Westinghouse Generator Model WGen3600DFc Dual Fuel
Milwaukee 2845-20 M18 18V CARRY-ON 3600W/1800W Power Supply - Bare Tool
5600W 224cc Transfer-Switch/RV-Ready Electric Start Portable Generator/CO Sensor
3000W Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator Portable Inverter Generator
Westinghouse Open Box iGen4000DFcv Portable Dual Fuel Inverter Generator
Sportsman GEN4000 4000W Gasoline Portable Generator
4KW Gas / LPG Portable Generator Inverter Bluetooth E-start Super Quiet
Generac 69981 7.5kW Home Standby Generator System 50-amp 8-circuit ATS
Westinghouse Open Box 2550 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Inverter Generator
EcoFlow EF DELTA 1300 Portable Power Station 1260Wh Generator ***Open Box***
Westinghouse iGen2500c Inverter Generator with CO Sensor [Open Box]
Westinghouse Open Box 6600W Dual Fuel Portable Generator
5250 Watt Portable Inverter Generator Gas Generator for Home and Camping
DuroMax XP5500HX 5,500 Watt Portable Dual Fuel Gas Propane CO Alert Generator
WEN 56477i 4800Watt Portable Inverter Generator, with Fuel Shut Off, Clean Power
Pulsar G12KBN Heavy Duty Portable Dual Fuel Generator - 9500 Rated Watts & 12000
RYOBI 2300BTA- 2300 Watt Start Gasoline Powered Inverter Generator Bluetooth.
🔥🎄🎁Generac GP2500i Portable Inverter Generator Power Station Great Deal🌲🎅🔥
Atmospheric Water Generator (35 Liters Per Day - Pure Drinking Water)
Sportsman 4000 Watt Dual Fuel Generator Recoil Start CO Detector
Electricity Generation
Humanity knew about electricity long before Benjamin Franklin drew lighting to a kite in the late eighteenth century. Once the concept of electricity was proven, and the mysterious power reliably studied and examined, humanity could begin the process of harnessing it. Still, it would take later scientists and pioneers to harness electricity.
Before that time, the might of lightning was a destructive force to be grounded with lightning rounds. Still, humanity was never one to let the power of nature go untamed, and so it proved with electricity. Though some might have harnessed the might of lightning for brief spurts of power here and there, it would take bouncing off another popular energy source for electricity to gain traction and change the world.
History of Generators
The first generators were steam based, and developed way back in 1712. Steam back then wasn’t very reliable, and it was very dangerous. More reliable steam power would have to wait until the middle of the nineteenth century. The first electrical generators date back to around 1831, when Michael Faraday developed a magnetic generator. From these early generators would arise the greatest rivalry in electricity: Alternating Current versus Direct Current.
This debate started in the 1860’s. The main advocate for Direct Current was Thomas Edison, the man most responsible for bringing electricity to the modern world in an easily obtainable and reliable format. Despite his best efforts, though, the more reliable alternating current, advocated by the likes of Nikola Tesla, is more often than not the superior method of electrical power. Both pioneers of electricity entered the game in the late nineteenth century, though Edison was a prominent individual even into the early twentieth century.
Thanks to such pioneer’s efforts, the first modern electrical generators started production in order to power rapidly expanding electrical grids of the world. Larger generators use a variety of methods to create power. Dams are well known in regions that can support them, but in general piston, turbine, and steam based electrical generators have become a major part of industry and the foundation of many country’s electrical grids. The concept of a smaller, portable generator is fairly recent, however.
The idea behind a portable generator is simple enough, in that you take some fuel, such as kerosene or gasoline, and a little engine, and use that to create enough electricity to power a house. Portable generators are useful in construction and also for people who don’t trust their municipal power sources to keep the lights on during a thunderstorm.
As GeneratorAdvisor.com explains, “Essentially, generators are currently used to supplement the national power grid system. But mostly, they produce sufficient power to sustain various requirements such as homestead lightings, trivial commercial uses, among others. Besides, they are mainly used in places where the grid system has not reached yet. Other uses include lighting traveling carnivals where trailer-mounted generators are used.”
Of course, a portable or home generator can be a substantial investment for anyone. Those who purchase one tend to expect their money’s worth, because if the power doesn’t go out reliably, the machine itself is wasted. Others argue having reliable electricity regardless of the weather durability of the municipal grid is well worth the price, but it never hurts to save a few bucks when possible.
Buying Used Generators
Buying a new portable generator can set some people back a fair bit especially if they want one that’s durable, reliable, and sturdy enough to do the job no matter what’s caused the power to go out at the home or cabin. Rather than spend a bunch of money on a generator that will only be used in an emergency, it might not be a bad idea to buy used. Generators on their own are incredibly reliable and durable regardless of when they were made. This means there’s a decent used market for portable generators of both older and newer models.
Some consider a portable generator a necessity for construction and other such work. Others desire one in case the lights go out during a thunderstorm. In the modern digital age, electricity is so vital to long-term life that its interruption can prove a problem for a lot of people. To curtail this problem, portable generators are a great way to keep the lights on no matter the issue. Of course, buying a new generator can be pricey, and if desired in emergencies it can be hard to justify such a cost.
This is why buying used is such a great idea. Used generators are just as reliable as newer models and cost less. Of course finding used generators can be tricky, but fortunately there are sites like eBay that sell all manner of used and refurbished equipment and supplies.
Though their weight might reduce them to pickup only, finding used generators on eBay is still a great way to save some money while also ensuring the electricity keeps flowing. Don’t risk the lights going out and appliances shorting out by not having a generator. Though new generators can cost a fair sum, going used saves money and ensures a safe and reliable emergency power source no matter where you live or what you need that electricity for in your life.
