Question 1

Which generator do I need for my situation?

Accepted Answer

That depends on the total power of the equipment or machines you want to connect. Our power calculator works it out for you, or send us a list of your equipment and we will advise you free of charge on which generator fits.

Question 2

What is the difference between a 100 kVA and a 250 kVA generator?

Accepted Answer

The 100 kVA (80 kW) sits on a trailer, can be moved by yourself and stays under 65 dB(A), which makes it suitable for almost any location: a building site, a market or an average event. The 250 kVA (200 kW) arrives as a complete truck, is double sound-insulated and stays under 70 dB(A), for larger productions, industrial halls and grid takeovers. Not sure? Choose the larger capacity, that is always the safe choice.

Question 3

Can multiple generators be connected together?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If your situation needs more power than one generator delivers, we place several units in parallel. We arrange the coupling and the distribution, so you always have the capacity you need.

Question 4

How quickly can you deliver a generator?

Accepted Answer

As a rule within 24 hours, including weekends if your schedule requires it. Call or email in the morning and we will let you know straight away what is possible the same day or the next.

Question 5

Do you also supply distribution boxes and cables?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we include that in the same quote: from compact end distribution boxes to heavy-duty boxes for event sites, with all matching cables. That gives you a single point of contact for the whole temporary power installation.

Question 6

Are your generators really quiet?

Accepted Answer

Our entire fleet is super silent: the 100 kVA stays under 65 dB(A) and the 250 kVA is double sound-insulated and stays under 70 dB(A). That makes them suitable for noise-sensitive locations too, such as town centres, residential areas and events with a noise limit.

Question 7

Which regions do you operate in?

Accepted Answer

From Mijdrecht, right between Amsterdam and Utrecht, we deliver within an hour throughout the Randstad, and we are reachable beyond it too. The generator rental by region page shows the travel time and local information for your area.

Question 8

Do your generators run on sustainable fuel?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We run on HVO50 as standard, a more sustainable fuel than regular diesel, and our own vans that deliver and collect the generator run on it too. If you want to be fully fossil-free, HVO100 is available on request.

Question 9

What is HVO and why do you use it?

Accepted Answer

HVO stands for Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil, made from renewable raw materials such as used vegetable oil. It is a direct replacement for diesel, with no changes needed to the generator, and it cuts CO2 emissions significantly across the whole chain. More and more clients set sustainability requirements for their suppliers; with HVO you meet those easily.

Question 10

Can you help with grid congestion?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If your connection temporarily has too little capacity, we bridge that with a generator for as long as needed, so your business keeps running even when the grid can't. Received a letter from your grid operator? Our grid operator letter page reads it out automatically for you.

Question 11

How quickly can you respond to a power outage?

Accepted Answer

In urgent cases we aim to deliver within 24 hours. Contact us directly, we will assess the situation together and plan it in as quickly as possible.

Question 12

How long has Homan been around?

Accepted Answer

E.T.B. Homan B.V. was founded in 1937 and has been active in temporary power supply for 89 years. The company has been family-owned for four generations.

Question 13

What makes Homan different from other rental companies?

Accepted Answer

We are a specialist, not a generalist: generator rental has been our only trade for 89 years. We always deliver complete, including distribution and cabling, and you have direct contact with the people who also carry out the delivery.

Everything you want to know about renting a generator

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