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Portable Generator
Every home should have a portable generator. urdesignmag

Power outages have been a staple in society from the day electricity was invented. This is why home generators were invented. They offer an easy and effective way of saving you and your family from power outages, especially during the hurricane season.

Here's a list of the 7 best home generators for power outages that you can buy right now.

1. BALDR Portable 330W Power Station
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BALDR's Portable 330W Power Station will provide you with a robust charging experience thanks to its 297 watt-hour capacity. It can be charged in three ways: 1) Via solar pane, with the charging time will depend upon the output of the panel; 2) Via home outlet, and this method can charge the generator in 5-8 hours; 3) Via a 12V connection from your car battery that can charge the generator in just 5-8 hours.

2. Duromax XP4850EH Portable Generator
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The Duromax XP4850EH Portable Generator features a ton of items that are included in the box: the DuroMax XP4850EH 4850 watt Generator, an oil funnel, a spark plug wrench, a set of tools, wheels and handle kit, DC charging cables and an owner’s manual. This generator goes through rigorous testing at the factory to ensure optimum quality when it arrives at your doorstep.

3. Westinghouse WGen7500 Portable Generator with Remote Electric Start
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The WGen7500 Portable Generator with Remote Electric Start comes from the established Westinghouse brand and offers a complete all-around portable generator package. This generator comes with two GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) 5-20R 120V Household Duplex Receptacle and one L14-30R 120/240V Twist-Lock Receptacle. Both outlet types feature a rubber cover for safety.

4. Champion 3800-Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator with Electric Start
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Champion's 3800-Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator with Electric Start is perfect for RV, boat and mobile home use thanks to its capability to run on either propane or gasoline. It comes with 0.6 quarts of oil that you can use right out of the box and comes with a low oil shut-off sensor, which is a nice touch and provides an added level of safety.

5. DuroMax XP10000E Gas Powered Portable Generator
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The DuroMax XP10000E Gas Powered Portable Generator is powered by an 18HP, 440cc DuroMax OHV engine providing you with 10,000 starting watts and 8,000 running watts. You can choose between a 120V and 240V operating mode but with its built-in smart controller, you can even run it using both voltage ratings simultaneously.

6. Durostar DS4000S Portable Generator
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The Durostar DS4000S Portable Generator made it on this list because of its DuroStar 7 HP 208cc OHV engine with automatic low oil shutoff. It has a bit of a smaller engine but it delivers plenty of power nonetheless. It has a selection of outlets for maximum compatibility and also includes a voltmeter for measuring voltage output.

7. Champion 7500-Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator with Electric Start
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Champion's 7500-Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator with Electric Start has a bigger engine than the previous Champion Generator on this list. It comes with 1.2 quarts of oil instead of the 0.6 quarts of the previous model. This essentially doubles the operating capacity of this mobile generator making it very suitable for powering your home easily.