This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the Generators category on DigiKey.com
SelectionCharacteristics
Type: Indicates the style and configuration of the device.
Rated Watts: The amount of wattage the device is able to handle continuously.
Surge Rating (Watts): The amount of wattage the device is able to handle over a short period of time.
Rated Amps: The maximum current the device is able to supply without damage.
Voltage: The voltage the device is made to output when running.
Run Time (Hours): How long the device can run for on full fuel at a particular level of load.
Start Type: Indicates how the generator can be turned on.
Engine Type: Indicates the specific engine being used in the device.
Fuel Capacity (Gallons): Indicates the maximum fuel capacity of the product.
Fuel Type: Indicates the format of the fuel the generator uses to make electricity.
Approval Agency: An indication that the product meets the minimum safety standards of an approving agency. These agencies are either government entities or private third-party labs that protect consumer safety.
Weight (Pounds): Indicates the overall weight of the generator.
ProductExamples
| MFR PART # | GG7200 |
|---|---|
| DIGI-KEY PART # | 3539-GG7200-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Global Industrial |
| DESCRIPTION | 6500W Electric/Recoil Portable Generator |
| MFR PART # | 249464 |
|---|---|
| DIGI-KEY PART # | 3539-249464-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | IndustrialSupplies.com |
| DESCRIPTION | 6500W Electric/Recoil Portable Generator |