So how does a portable generator work? Well it’s best to start at the beginning. A Portable Generator basically consists of a power generator head, an engine, a fuel source and power outlets. For this reason, they are sometimes known as an engine-generator set, or a gen-set by some people. That description is its simplest form and an explanation of how they work separately and together follows.
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