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Buyer's guides, maintenance tips, real-world case studies, and industry insights from the Stronta team.

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Welcome to the Stronta Knowledge hub

We've been around generators for 25+ years. Now we're sharing what we've learned.

Findley Watt30 Apr 2025

How-To

What’s Involved in Installing a Standby Generator?

Are you looking at investing in a standby generator to backup your home or business? What happens when it comes time to install it? For many homeowners, lifestyle block owners, or businesses, this is the part that feels daunting. The good news is, when done properly, installation is straightforward and easy.

1 Sep 2026Read more

Buyer's Guide

Why Invest in an Airman Diesel Generator?

If you are weighing up a diesel generator purchase for your business, farm, or hire fleet, the short answer is this: Airman generators are built in Japan by a manufacturer with over 85 years of engineering history. They use Kubota and Isuzu engines and are over-engineered in the areas that determine how long a generator actually lasts.

10 Aug 2026Read more

Buyer's Guide

Surviving NZ Storm Seasons: The Benefits of Automatic Standby Generators

New Zealand weather is famously unforgiving. From aggressive winter southerlies tearing up the South Island to tropical cyclones battering the North, severe weather systems are a fact of life. When these weather bombs hit, the national grid often takes the brunt of the damage, leaving hundreds, sometimes thousands, of homes in the dark.

30 Jul 2026Read more

Maintenance

Understanding BWOF Compliance for Commercial Emergency Power Systems

To keep your building legally compliant and your business operational, you must understand Building Warrant of Fitness (BWOF) compliance and the mandatory testing required to maintain it.

6 Jul 2026Read more

Buyer's Guide

Winter 2026 Blackouts: Why New Zealand Businesses and Households Need Backup Generators Now

Transpower has confirmed that from winter 2026 the risk of blackouts in New Zealand will increase. The national grid is losing its safety margin and electricity supply is becoming less reliable. This means more households and businesses could be left in the dark.

25 May 2026Read more