In almost every home in Nigeria, you will find a generator because power is unstable. Some run their generator for 24 hours while others run it in the night. However, in recent times, we have heard of people dying because of generator fumes. It is unfortunate but true. Obviously, this carbon monoxide is very harmful to the body. In line with this, Jumia Travel shares lifesaving tips for running a generator at home.


Your generator should be far away from your window

As long as generators use dirty energy such fuel or diesel, it will always release fumes. So, it should be reasonably far away from your window. Do not say that because you tightly shut your window and doors, you want to place it beside it. It is dangerous.

Use your generator outdoor

You will be shocked that some people in this country use their generator right in their parlour or sitting room. They don’t want to leave it outside for fear of it being stolen or because they are too lazy to go outside to switch it off. You are joking with your life if you continue with this practice.

Do not run it in an enclosed area

A generator needs ventilation to function properly because of the heat it produces while it is working. Always use your generator in an open space so that it will be able to breathe. A generator may stop working or explode if there is no ventilation.

Turn off all your appliances

Before you start your generator, turn off all your appliances to prevent any damage. This is because a power surge can destroy your devices. Also, do not overload your generator.

Never refuel a hot generator

It is no gainsaying that you should not refuel a generator while it is running let alone when it is hot. Your generator may explode if you do this. Hence, switch off before refuelling.

Periodic maintenance

Always maintain your generator by taking it for regular checkup especially when it produces fumes. Sooner or rather than later, it will collapse.



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lalasticlala

Instead of you people to ask " why is there no light in Nigeria?" You are telling us how to run generator...

Hope y'all can now see why Nigeria would remain the way it is till Christ comes? So many fools around.

21st century and we still shout "up nepa"...shame on all of you..

Darkness everywhere and just like Buhari, our rocket scientist is deaf, dumb and blind...

Tufiakwa

Our government don take generators ridicule us finish... I hate generators

Nice tips! especially for this country that we all depend on Gen.......Even they do make use of Gen at PHCN office where I always pay bills.

Very useful tips. Thank you.

It's a lie see generator Chai

Ok

Generators... hmmmmm?!

Thanks.
I am guilty of the last one: have never taken it for maintenance since I bought it. I am afraid that once the wrong hands touch it, that will be the beginning of countless repairs.

nice info op

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these days how many people can afford running a generator let alone maintaining one.....

besides the last time I check "I beta pass my neighbor" (small tiger gen) now goes for nearly 30k

make I just dey charge my rechargeable torch light for office before I reach house....... that one go carry me for 3 hours

when I buy generator at the end of the month I will come back to this thread.... Because now I am just managing GEN..economy is bad but I will but generator make my Gen rest.

Avoid using your phone as flashlight when fuelling generator as it may explode if a call comes in all of a sudden

Very useful tips, life saving tips. I am sure many people would not read this post just because it gives no room for afonja-Igbo e-war.

Who no know all this one's before

you leave it outside, "STOLEN" you take it inside "HARMFUL"

Hmmmmm. Don't remind me of our big that just "knocked" yesterday

Okay

Switch to Inverter and Solar Panels... that option is noiseless.

1,2 and 3, are the same points. welldone sha

cool

Benekruku:
Dont use any generator past 2 years..

Resell and buy a new one before it become an heavy liability

My Gen is 8yrs old....

I don't run it overnight

Oil change is regular

Replace part with the exact type.

I ensure that its not overloaded

Benekruku:
Dont use any generator past 2 years..

Resell and buy a new one before it become an heavy liability

Resell to who nau

Noted ...

Noted...

DLondonboiy:
Instead of you people to ask " why is there no light in Nigeria?" You are telling us how to run generator...

Hope y'all can now see why Nigeria would remain the way it is till Christ comes? So many fools around.

21st century and we still shout "up nepa"...shame on all of you..

Darkness everywhere and just like Buhari, our rocket scientist is deaf, dumb and blind...

Tufiakwa

Oga this p u press no get part 2

DLondonboiy:
Instead of you people to ask " why is there no light in Nigeria?" You are telling us how to run generator...

Hope y'all can now see why Nigeria would remain the way it is till Christ comes? So many fools around.

21st century and we still shout "up nepa"...shame on all of you..

Darkness everywhere and just like Buhari, our rocket scientist is deaf, dumb and blind...

Tufiakwa

Oga, i no b admin o..buh carry ur power down na..shey na Op go mk electricity dey 24hrs ni...na him b government?

Abeg, dey reason b4 u type oo....