Generator tips and guides
Practical advice from our team in Sharjah on buying, renting and maintaining diesel generators in the UAE.
Import a Generator or Buy Locally in the UAE? Cost, Customs and Warranty
Buying locally is often cheaper and safer once you add the true import costs: customs, shipping, inspection and warranty. A line-by-line comparison with a decision checklist.
Generator Pre-Purchase Inspection: A Checklist to Take to the Yard
Inspect any used generator before paying in four steps: the data plate and hour meter, fluids and leaks, starting and listening, and a real load test. A ready checklist to take to any yard in the UAE.
Silent or Open Generator? The Right Choice for Villas, Farms and Sites
Silent or open generator? Silent usually fits villas and farms near neighbours; open usually fits open sites and workshops. Here is the rough noise difference, a comparison table, and a quick decision checklist.
Used Generator Running Hours: How Many Are Acceptable?
Running hours on a used generator are not one number: under roughly 3,000 hours is excellent for standby, while 12,000–15,000 enters overhaul territory. Here are approximate bands per duty type, the hours-per-year check, and the signs of a dishonest meter.
Wedding and Tent Generator Rental in Sharjah and Dubai: How Many KVA Do You Need?
Most weddings and tents need roughly 30 to 125 KVA, and air conditioning is the deciding factor. This guide gives a sizing table by guest count and AC tonnage, a quick calculation method, and a pre-booking checklist.
How Much Does Generator Rental Cost in Sharjah? The Factors Behind the Price
There is no single price for renting a generator in Sharjah. The cost comes down to the KVA rating, the rental period, fuel, delivery and installation, and the service level — here is how each one works.
Diesel Generator Maintenance: A Clear Schedule for UAE Heat and Dust
Daily checks, a weekly test run, oil and filters every 250 hours or so, and a yearly load test — plus the extra care the radiator, air filter and battery need in the UAE's heat and dust.
Cummins, Perkins or Volvo Penta? How to Choose the Right Generator Engine
There is no single "best" engine — only the one that fits your load and how you run it. A practical comparison of Cummins, Perkins and Volvo Penta, plus Caterpillar and FPT, for UAE buyers.
Buying a Used Generator in the UAE: What to Check Before You Pay
A used generator is a smart buy if you check the data plate, running hours, fluids and performance under load before you pay. This guide walks you through the inspection step by step.
What Size Generator Do You Need? How to Calculate KVA Step by Step
Add up your running loads in kW, divide by 0.8 to get KVA, then allow for motor starting current and a 20–25% safety margin. Includes a worked example for a villa.