You should be. Solar is not a dependable power source in times of an emergency. Batter energy storage large enough to run pumps are either very expensive, or greatly undersized.
You really need to look at a fueled generator. You can use the solar/battery and size the battery and wiring large enough to run the pump, but you are going to need a generator to charge up that battery, unless you are only looking for a very short time frame for back up. Hours, not days.
I have a generator but I’m concerned about being able to get fuel in a crisis scenario
I need some advice. I am thinking of getting a backup natural gas system. After superstorm sandy, I realized that gasoline powered is only good until the stored gasoline runs out.
one neighbor has a whole house system, but complains about the high natgas usage when it is on. His neighbor installed a minimal system - to run the refrigerator, furnace fan, tv/ radio, and a few lights.
I’ve been told by a contractor that the engines powering these systems are the same size, so the costs to run would be the same. I haven’t checked that yet, but ask if anyone can refer me to a website where i can learn what i need to make an informed decision
Thanks FRiends!
“You really need to look at a fueled generator.”
Thanks for that Thackney. I understand your point, but am curious if there’s anything as in additive(s) for the fuel to prevent deterioration as the fuel with the “corn whiskey” (ethanol) has a short shelf life requiring we add another to the many other gotta do’s in life being to pour out, and replenish with new fuel periodically, or schedule the use of the existing standby fuel. There’s more to life than just thinking about ones fuel all the time.
Recently had the experience with a tiller. Don’t need the hassle during an emergency.
I for one am not interested in Solar, but would rather be on the winning side of kicking greenies’ as-es, and going full ahead restoring our legitimate, proven energy resources.