2007-01-26 17:35:40 · 6 answers · asked by froigajudo 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Generators are generally more costly than locally purchased electricity. The only out I can think of is that you may be able to generate some power with free resources like wind or solar or even biomass. Keep an open mind when looking for energy but also keep an eye on the local power prices. Good luck Josh thornj3@yahoo.com
2007-01-26 17:41:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way a generator would be cheaper is if your computer shop was in the middle of nowhere where no electric cable has power to that area yet.
2007-01-28 03:27:07 · answer #2 · answered by H_A_V_0_C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've run my house from generator power during power outages. Cost for gasoline was almost $20 per day. Operating time roughly 7am - 10pm. This was during early fall, and only about half the house was being powered from the 5kW generator. Unless electricity in your area is extremely expensive or gasoline is being given away, the local electric utility is the less expensive source.
2007-01-28 00:49:19 · answer #3 · answered by Wendy G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You would have to compare the cost of electricity in your area to the cost of owning / operating the generator . . .
BUT the bigger issue with a generator is their power is veryyyyy sloppy frequency wise and that can wreak havoc on a computer (chips are freq sensitive). If you go the generator route, get back- up battery units for interfaces between the generator and the computers.
2007-01-26 17:49:48 · answer #4 · answered by kate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generator is much costy as u have to cater for the maintenance and breakdown costs
2007-01-27 14:53:07 · answer #5 · answered by Hello 2012 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
generator. it would have to be a big one which would require a lot of gas, and gas is expensive
2007-01-26 17:41:19 · answer #6 · answered by ☞danbighands☜ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋