A thread on portable generators for the preppers.
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07/31/2012 4:08:51 PM PDT by
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56 posted on
07/31/2012 9:21:02 PM PDT by
STJPII
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I skipped those six circuit transfer switches and went with a whole-house transfer switch. It sits right next to the the cut-off switch box on the back of my house. That way I only have to throw one switch and I'm on generator power and I can run anything I want.
I also went with a 5 kw diesel generator. It powers my whole house without any difficulty, and I'm on well and septic. The only thing I don't run is my electric dryer. Diesel fuel is more stable and less dangerous to store and it can be stored much longer than gasoline.
Total cost for me was $1650.00...$1100 for the generator at Costco, $400 for the transfer switch and $150 to have it installed. Generator is stored in my garage and wheeled out when the power goes out. It's a quiet-run unit that I can't even hear in the house. I also have battery-backup for the computer and TV.
59 posted on
07/31/2012 11:07:04 PM PDT by
AlaskaErik
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61 posted on
08/01/2012 1:20:19 AM PDT by
Hetty_Fauxvert
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Good post! I'm still running extensions from a small 3500W unit but I'm able to run power to the fridges every few hours (keep the doors closed as much as possible) and having a window A/C saved my marriage! I run a few strings of Christmas led icicle light off batteries through a 300W inverter and can see well enough to read without pulling much juice. Here is a handy gizmo for checking power draw to specific items. Search for Kill-a-Watt and you'll find it easily.
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62 posted on
08/01/2012 3:04:29 AM PDT by
outofsalt
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Any real info on propane/NG generators? Costco is carrying a variety of Honeywell models at tolerable prices ($3500 for 15kW).
Main obvious questions are:
- How long can it run on X units of gas? (To wit: runtime for a standard gas-grill type canister?)
- Cost per kWh? (To wit: how competitive a source of electricity?)
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08/08/2012 1:43:40 PM PDT by
ctdonath2
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One thing that I didn't see in your article is that air cooled engines tend to run hotter on natural gas than on gasoline, and to produce noticeably less power.
80 posted on
10/30/2012 9:06:40 PM PDT by
editor-surveyor
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81 posted on
10/30/2012 10:02:07 PM PDT by
Smokin' Joe
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Here is the information you wanted.
82 posted on
11/03/2012 9:57:14 AM PDT by
Lurker
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bmf good info, thank you for posting
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10/30/2016 11:04:29 PM PDT by
Titan Magroyne
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