What’s the difference between a portable and an automatic standby generator?
There is quite a bit of difference. A portable generator must be carried outside from your garage or basement before you can start it—that is, if you are home when the power outage occurs. Then, you must start it by hand by pulling the cord. Once you do that—all in the middle of a storm—you’ll have to find extension cords for each of your items that need power. Also, you’ll need to have a few extra gallons of gasoline on hand at all times, and when the power is restored, you’ll need to undo the whole process. With an automatic standby system, you can just count to 10, and the power will come back on. You don’t even have to lift a finger.
