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February 3rd, 2017 
Awake Goy You can set one up just about anywhere you might need one and have a consistent flow of energy, for as long as you have fuel.
Less outdoorsy types campers to have them to power their electronic devices like cell phones, televisions sets and power their A/C units or heaters.
Contractors will use them to keep their tools powered on construction sites not yet connected to their local utility company. Families use them as part of their emergency plan for when there is a power failure due to inclement weather.
Regardless of what they are being used for, a portable generator is a combustion engine that requires some type of fuel, usually propane or gasoline – both have advantages and disadvantages and this article will go over the pros and cons of each.
Gas Generators
Gasoline is the most common form of fuel for portable generators; also the most accessible and easily attainable. Simply head over to the nearest gas station in your time and fill up your little red gas tank and your portable generator has all that it needs to get going. This inadvertently extends the portability of your generator due to the convenience of never being too far away from a fuel source.
However, the main drawback to gasoline is, of course, the price. Fuel costs will only increase during an emergency, so be prepared to pay for it. There is also the drawback of toxicity; not only does it pollute the air when burned, but it’s pretty easily spilled when using those handy red containers, the fumes are toxic to breathe and it is exceptionally flammable.
If your main reason for purchasing a portable generator is for use during an emergency situation, consider this: a gas station will require electricity to pump gas. Meaning that if you don’t have any on-hand and the power failure is wide-spread, you may be out of luck as far as fueling your generator. To combat this, many people will add gasoline as a part of their emergency kit by filling up a large container of gasoline and keep it in a storage facility, which is obviously very dangerous.
Gasoline also has a shelf-life of just under a year, meaning if you don’t use that container of gasoline within that time frame you will have wasted money as well as the safety of your home.
Propane Generators
One of the safer methods for supplying power to your generator, propane is a highly sought-after fuel source. It comes in canisters that are basically impossible to spill or compromise and if somehow it is spilled, propane will instantly evaporate. Opposite of gasoline, it is a clean burning fuel and costs about half as much per gallon.
When used in an emergency prep kit, it still has a lot of value since you can still easily obtain it even without electricity. Gasoline holds for only about a year, yet propane will hold indefinitely – it will outlast the container it’s sealed inside. This allows you to stock up on propane without worrying that it’s going to degrade and be useless when you need it the most.
Whether you go propane or gasoline, the choice is ultimately yours and what works for you and your family.
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