Importance of maintenance — monthly testing isn't optional
We have lost count of how many customers have called us in an outage with a generator that won't start. In almost every case, the unit hasn't been started in 6+ months. Batteries are flat, fuel has gone off, or coolant has degraded. None of these are expensive to prevent — but they all kill availability when it matters most.
Why monthly isn't enough on its own
Beyond service life — warranty and insurance
More from Generator School
kVA vs kW — explained (with a beer)
Understand the difference between kVA and kW the easiest possible way — with a pint of beer and its foam. The single most useful concept when sizing a generator.
How does a generator actually work?
The full chain — fuel to engine to alternator to electricity — explained without the marketing fluff. Once you understand this, every component on a spec sheet makes sense.
Diesel vs petrol — storage, life, safety
Above 8 kVA, diesel wins almost every battle. Below that, petrol is fine. Here's why — fuel stability, fire risk, service life, and the real-world differences.
Selecting a generator — what to account for
A simple 6-question framework that gets you to the right generator without overspending. Run, surge, fuel, duty, location, future-proofing.
What is a load bank — and why every standby unit needs one
A standby generator that has only ever run unloaded is a generator that may fail in an outage. Load-bank testing is the only way to prove it.
So many brands — why Pramac?
Italian engineering, Generac global support, factory-trained Australian service. The case for choosing a recognised brand over a cheap import.

