The Calm in the Storm: Home Standby Generators in Hurricane Chaos

November 15, 2023

A home standby generator is a backup power system designed to automatically provide electricity to a home during a power outage. These generators are permanently installed outside of the home and are connected to the home’s electrical system. They are often powered by natural gas or propane and are designed to automatically start and deliver electricity to essential appliances and systems in the home when the main electrical utility fails.

Benefits of home standby generators:

• Automatic Operation: They are equipped with an automatic transfer switch that senses when the main power source goes out. Once a power outage is detected, the generator starts automatically, ensuring a seamless transition to backup power in seconds.
• Power Capacity: They come in various sizes and power capacities, allowing homeowners to select a unit that meets their specific needs. They can power essential appliances, such as refrigerators, heating and cooling systems, lights, all the way up to providing power to the entire home.
• Convenience: Homeowners do not need to refuel these generators manually, as they are connected to the home’s natural gas or propane supply. This ensures a continuous power source without the need for going outside and refueling.
• Safety: They are installed professionally and adhere to safety codes, ensuring that they are a safe and reliable source of backup power for the home.
• Peace of Mind: Having a home standby generator can provide peace of mind, especially for homeowners who rely on electricity for medical equipment or those who want to maintain a comfortable living environment during power outages.

During a hurricane

A home standby generator can be a valuable asset during a hurricane or other severe weather events that often lead to power outages. Here’s how a home standby generator can benefit you during a hurricane:

• Continuous Power Supply: Hurricanes can cause widespread and prolonged power outages due to strong winds, heavy rains, and storm damage. A home standby generator automatically kicks in when the main power source is disrupted, providing your home with continuous electricity. This ensures that your essential appliances and systems (such as refrigeration, heating, cooling, and sump pumps) keep running, maintaining your comfort and safety.
• Preserve Food and Medication: During a hurricane-related power outage, a standby generator can prevent the spoilage of perishable food in your refrigerator and freezer. If you rely on medical equipment that requires electricity, such as  refrigerated medications, a standby generator can be a lifeline.
• Climate Control: Hurricanes often bring extreme weather conditions, which can lead to uncomfortable and potentially dangerous indoor temperatures. A standby generator can maintain your heating and cooling systems, ensuring that your home remains habitable during and after the storm.
• Security: A home with a functioning security system is less vulnerable to break-ins or other security risks. A standby generator helps to keep your security system active, providing peace of mind during a chaotic time.
• Sump Pump Operation: If your home has a sump pump to prevent basement flooding, a standby generator will ensure it continues to work, protecting your property from water damage caused by heavy rains and flooding.
• Overall Comfort and Convenience: Having electricity during a hurricane outage ensures you can use lights, charge devices, and access communication tools, making it easier to stay connected with emergency services and loved ones.

To get the most out of a home standby generator during a hurricane, it’s crucial to have it professionally installed and regularly maintained. Additionally, you should keep a supply of fuel (if your generator runs on propane) and be aware of safety precautions related to generator operation. In hurricane-prone areas, having a standby generator can be an essential part of your emergency preparedness plan.

Champion Home Standby

Champion Power Equipment offers a range of home standby generators that are designed to provide backup power to homes during electrical outages caused by hurricanes and other natural or man-made calamities. 

We offer various models and capacities of home standby generators to meet the different power needs of homeowners. 

Features:

• Quiet Operation: Champion Home Standby generators are designed to operate quietly to minimize disruption to your neighbors.
• Powerful: They can run on natural gas or propane and provide up to 22,000 watts to your home., Our units consume up to 20% less fuel than other competitors. Extension cords, refilling, or manual work are not needed.
• Reliable: The 24-volt starting system works in extremely cold temperatures (-22°F to 104°F) without the user of a battery warming kit
• Durable – housed in an aluminum-zinc coated, steel enclosure for weatherproof performance.
• Efficient: With our aXis Power Line Carrier technology, the generator can be installed faster and cheaper with less wire and the enhanced enhanced airflow design prolongs engine life.
• Champion Support: includes a 10-year limited warranty and free lifetime technical assistance from knowledgeable professionals.

For the most current and accurate information on the features of our home standby generators, please visit our official website, utilize our home standby generator size tool by answering a few easy questions, or get in touch with our customer support that’s available 24/7.

Log Splitters: Reliable and Efficient Wood Splitting Technology

October 13, 2023

What is a log splitter?

A log splitter is a mechanical device used to split large logs or pieces of wood into smaller, more manageable pieces. It is a valuable tool for anyone who works with firewood or needs to prepare wood for various purposes, such as heating or cooking. Log splitters come in various types and sizes, but they all serve the same primary function: to make the process of splitting wood easier and more efficient than traditional manual methods like using an axe or a maul.

How do they work?

Log splitters work by applying force to a log against a sharp splitting wedge or blade. The log is placed on a platform, and the splitter’s mechanism is activated to push the log against the wedge, causing it to split along its grain. Some log splitters also come with features like adjustable wedges, automatic return mechanisms, and log cradles to make the process more efficient and safer.

There are three main types of log splitters:

1. Manual Log Splitters: These are operated by hand and require the user to pump a lever or push a handle to generate the necessary force to split the log. They are generally less powerful and suitable for smaller logs or lighter-duty tasks.
2. Electric Log Splitters: These log splitters are powered by electricity and are more powerful than manual splitters. They are ideal for residential use and can handle a wider range of log sizes. Electric log splitters are relatively quiet and produce no harmful emissions.
3. Gas-Powered Hyrdraulic Log Splitters: These are the most powerful type of log splitters, suitable for frequent, heavy-duty use or for splitting large, tough logs. They are typically mounted on a trailer for easy transport and are powered by gasoline engines.

Benefits of Log splitters:

• Efficiency: Log Splitters are much more efficient than manual methods like using an axe or maul to split wood. They can process logs quickly, saving you a significant amount of time and effort.
• Safety: Log splitters are generally safer than traditional methods, as they eliminate the need for swinging sharp tools, reducing the risk of accidents and injuries.
• Consistency: Log splitters provide consistent results in terms of log splitting. The machine applies a consistent force, resulting in uniform-sized wood pieces, which is important for efficiency and even burning in a fireplace or wood stove.
• Reduced physical strain: Using a log splitter is less physically demanding compared to swinging an axe or maul, making it accessible to people of various ages and physical abilities.
• Increased productivity: Log splitters can handle a variety of log sizes and types, allowing you to split large quantities of firewood in a shorter amount of time. This increased productivity can be especially beneficial for those who rely on firewood for heating or as a source of income.

Log splitter buying guide:

• TYPE OF WOOD BEING SPLIT – Knowing what kind of wood you’ll be splitting is essential when selecting a log splitter. Are you primarily going to split hardwoods or softwoods? On the chart, locate the sorts of wood you intend to deal with, and then choose the one with the highest hardness. The hardest wood is used as the basis for the tonnage estimates in the next procedures.
• IS THE WOOD GREEN OR DRY? – Green wood is challenging to split and requires more horsepower to split efficiently. The wood will become increasingly brittle and vulnerable to splitting as the moisture in it evaporates over time. You will need a more powerful log splitter and some patience if your strategy calls for splitting green wood.
• WHAT IS THE LOG DIAMETER? – Both now and in the future, it’s crucial to consider the diameter of the logs you intend to split. Is it possible that you might split 12″ or even bigger logs in the future, even though you can only split pine logs that are 6″ thick right now? If so, you might wish to get a splitter with greater power now so you don’t later find yourself with a tool that is unable to perform the tasks you need it to.

Champion Log Splitters

Count on Champion’s trustworthy range of hydraulic log splitters for time-saving, powerful, portable log splitting power whether you’re clearing a field or storing firewood.

Features:

• Efficient: Champion designed this log splitter with efficiency in mind. Our log splitters have up to an 11-second cycle time and dependable auto-return valve, which is capable of over 300 cycles per hour.
• Ergonomic: Our log splitters are designed smart low-profile frame or horizontal to vertical operation which makes it easier to load heavier logs.
• Effective: The skewed wedge improves splitting efficiency
• Portable: Our log splitters either have a compact, hitch-mount design or are towable making them easy to move and easy to store.
• Reliable: Champion Support includes 2-year limited warranty with FREE lifetime technical support from dedicated experts

Overall Champion log splitters are considered great tools for anyone who needs to process a significant amount of wood for various purposes.