Electricity outages: are they unavoidable?

Australia is a huge country with vast distances between major cities and regional towns. The farther you venture from population centres the more potential there is for an unreliable electricity connection. The problem is exacerbated during major weather events which can leave remote communities and farms isolated for days o...

Should I buy an air-cooled or water-cooled diesel generator?

If you are looking for a portable energy source, then an air-cooled diesel generator would be a good choice. However, it is important to note that air-cooled generators should not be run...

The table below outlines an approximation of the diesel generator fuel consumption per hour in litres. We’ve shown the usage at various load levels across a range of generators from 10kVA to 500kVA.

We hope you can get a better idea of diesel generator efficiency by using this resource.

Please note this table should only be used as an indication only. Actual usage may vary sl...

Making a Case for Home Generator Systems

Living in semi-rural, regional and remote areas unfortunately means issues with electricity reliability. Power outages like extended blackouts or brownouts where you are drawing very low levels of electricity from the grid (and potentially damaging your electrical equipment) are commonplace. Extreme weather, fallen trees, and ...

With the continuous rise of electricity and utility bills, now is more important than ever for farmers to take control of their energy use. Australian farms are notorious for using a lot of energy. Essential production combined with the use of machinery tends to tip power bills over the edge. But the rest of the country relies on them to utilise a lot of energy because it’s that energy that’...

Whether you’re living off the grid or after some reliable backup power for everyday needs, generators can be a great convenience or an absolute necessity. At Able Sales, we know that choosing the right generator for your power application is essential. It’s easy too – if you have the right information.

From power quality considerations to cost and maintenance, finding the right ...

For Safety & Ease Of Use, The ABLE LGT8000X Is A Must Have:

With its clear high lux ability the LGT8000X lighting tower is a must have addition for applications like:

- Mine Sites
- Road Works
- Construction 
- Private Functions
- Accident Recovery
- Carnivals & Showgrounds
- Fire & Emergency Services