Macfarlane Generators Blog

Are you in need of a generator? Are you unsure whether to hire or purchase a unit? We will guide you to make the right choice depending on your needs and requirements.

An outline of the differences between single-phase and three-phase generators to help determine what is suited to your needs.

A capacitor is an integral part of a generator. It is required to excite the alternator windings to reduce voltage surges.

An inverter generator is designed with pure sine wave technology to maintain a constant flow of current to power sensitive types of equipment.

AVR’s help secure voltage to safe levels that otherwise may cause a surge, spikes and overloading.

The age old argument of new vs used. We look into why you should consider a used set for your business or industrial application.

Here's a quick guide to choosing your portable jump starter pack.

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We take a look at the best generators for camping, looking at price, noise level and efficiency.

The Liddell Power Station provides, on average, 10% of power across the East Coast, but AGL says its life is almost over and it doesn't look like there's any decent alternative, which will result in power outages and load shedding.

The Australian GP 2018 was held at the end of March in Albert Park, Melbourne. Macfarlane Generators were proud supporters of the event by supplying 2 hire generators.

What you'll need to do to prepare for blackouts at your home or business, to protect your income, belongings, and stay comfortable.

Sometimes things just aren't worth fixing, and replacement is the best option to go with.

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Protect your investment and ensure your generators performance through regular testing with a Crestchic Load bank.

Pack the car, load in the generator and head off on a road trip! Here are some great road trips to take across Australia.

Summer Blackouts: What you need to know, and how to avoid major issues.

A quick look at the history of power generation, who invented it, where it went, and where it is now.

Voltage drop the further away a power source gets from the powered appliance - It's basic physics. Here's the simple explanation.

A quick look into carbon build up and how it can impact the performance of your generator.