Home Generators: 5 Fast Facts

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Fact #1. Most generators today use the power of electromagnetism to generate a current. However, the relationship between magnets and electricity was not discovered until 1831, by a British scientist. Nearly two centuries earlier, the first primitive generator was developed by a German inventor.
Fact #2. Electrostatic generators were originally called friction machines. For the most part, these could only produce sparks of electricity, rather than a steady current. Early models worked much like the versions seen in science museums and classrooms around the world.
Fact #3. The predecessors to the modern generator used coils of wire rotating within a magnetic field. This produced an alternating current similar to the ones we use in our homes. In general, this type of generator is called a dynamo. These were developed throughout the 1830s and first entered industrial use in 1844. Today's alternating current models were built on the concepts used in the dynamo, which was increasingly streamlined over the latter half of the 19th century.
Fact #4. Today's home generators have many convenient advantages over their predecessors. For one thing, they're highly portable. Many are built on wheels and can easily fit in the average car's trunk. This makes them ideal for camping. Most also feature standard electrical outlets. Many even have built-in batteries that charge while the generator is running.
Fact #5. A variety of fuel types can power these, depending on your preferences. Propane is popular, as tanks are easy to purchase and exchange at many national hardware and grocery store chains. Standard gasoline and diesel are also options, though they require you to fill the tank yourself. Still, gas is available just about everywhere. You can travel with your empty generator and buy fuel locally once you've reached your destination. Natural gas-powered models are also available.