All of this leads to the big question — do you need a permanently installed standby generator, a portable generator, or something else? Based on your power needs, your budget, and the likelihood of a lengthy power outage in your situation, you’ll choose between standby, portable, and inverter generators. Inverter generators are basically devices that store DC power, often converted from mains electricity, and convert it back to AC when in use. Inverter models like the Jackery Explorer line are very convenient, but are only appropriate for operating a fairly small load for a fairly short time.
Standby generators have a permanent home, typically near your point of electrical service entrance. They will have a fuel source that’s connected and operable in advance and at all times, and they usually can power a large subset of your home’s electrical circuits through your load center, the circuit breaker panel.
When you use a portable generator, you must move it into place and connect it to your devices and appliances at the time of the outage. You’ll connect it to utilities like propane or natural gas at the time of use or provide it with gasoline or something similar. Portable generators typically include 120-volt receptacles, and larger ones include 240-volt connections for operating large appliances or, conceivably, your circuits through an interlock or transfer switch. While it is possible to connect a portable generator to a home’s circuits by backfeeding, it’s an unacceptable choice from a safety point of view and illegal in many jurisdictions.
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