One of the most common maintenance issues faced by generator owners and rental companies is the phenomenon known as “glazing”. This is engine damage caused to generators either through misuse or poor sizing. A diesel engine is designed to operate at above 60% of it’s maximum load and ideally closer to 75%. An engine relies…Read More

A transfer switch is an electrical switch that switches a load between two sources. Some transfer switches are manual, in that an operator effects the transfer by manually changing a switch, while others are automatic and trigger when they sense one of the sources has lost or gained power. An Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) is often installed where a backup generator…Read More

360 degree  LED mobile lighting tower Powerlite Australia and iLite Technologies have launched the K45 360 degree LED mobile lighting tower featuring a triple light head design to provide the maximum amount of light and the minimum energy consumption with the flexibility to cover almost any lighting application. Typical portable/mobile area floodlights have a fixed beam…Read More

Graham from Hampton NSW provides a video review of their Powerlite 8kVA Honda Generator. Video from our dealer: My Generator   Hi there, I live up in cold country up in the blue mountains in NSW. We lose power regularly during the cold time in winter up here so I got myself a generator, I…Read More

The Sitelite 600 can be used in a wide range of fixed or mobile lighting applications. Manufactured in Australia and built to withstand the harshest conditions, this ultra portable lighting solution offers the ultimate 360º LED lighting tower. The Sitelite 600 is suitable for both DC and AC applications consuming only 576W between 18‐60VDC ensuring…Read More

Storm and Fire Season … Are you and your generator ready? The storm and fire season is upon us … don’t get caught without power. It is time to make sure your generator is working or make the decision to buy a generator. With summer storms and fires, you never know when you are going…Read More

For many years, manufacturers of lighting towers have used metal halide lamps on their products as this was the only technology available that produced the required light output with optimal size. Metal halide lamps used in lighting towers require a warm up time before full illumination then cool down before switching back on. Due to…Read More

PTO Generators / Tractor Generators are the answer!  A generator consists of an engine and alternator … by using the Power Take-off (PTO) on the tractor you can eliminate the need for an engine. PTO Generators / Tractor Generators are designed for mobile or standby electrical power and are ideal for any farmer as they…Read More

When considering to buy a generator make sure it is manufactured to Australian standards (AS2790) which are rated to provide ‘true’ full power performance on their actual capabilities. All Powerlite Generators are manufactured to Australian Standards (AS2790). A generator is made up of an engine and alternator combination. The generating set rating is supposedly what…Read More

Pictured: Onsite Rental Group providing Powerlite’s Podlite LED lighting towers on the Northwest Sydney Metro site. North West Sydney Metro Kellyville: Span completed over Memorial Avenue. North West Sydney Metro will link Rouse Hill to Chatswood. MORE – Stories from 7 News http://bit.ly/7NewsStories#SydneyMetro #7News Posted by 7 News Sydney on Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Powerlite’s guide to using our range of petrol generators. Powerlite Petrol Generator User Guide Check engine oil Use unleaded grade petrol only The engine speed is factory set (do not adjust) Operate in accordance with instruction book Do not operate in confined space or inhale exhaust Only use the engine oil specified. Other engine oils…Read More

Choosing the correct generator to suit your requirements can be tricky, but it doesn’t need to be. The ideal Generator is one that is correctly matched to power all the electrical equipment you would like to run at the same time. If you choose a generator which is too big it will not necessarily run…Read More