Posted on 02/23/2021 9:04:42 AM PST by Kaslin
Well, if it floods where I live, Noah will have to pick me up. I'm just NW of Albuquerque and at 5,280'. That being said, may neighbor behind me is at 5,285'. So a heavy rain (read "normal summer monsoon") will flood my backyard.
The main breaker is always open while on the gen set. Safety first.
How much?
Be very certain to get that propane backup. Many places in TX lost natural gas because the pumps shut down. In NM, about 12 years ago or so, there were several thousand customers in the Albuquerque area lose natural gas supply in the dead of winter. Demand was so high all over because of the cold and they lost a pump.
He’s smarter than you. Just ask him.
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Here's a Home Depot suggestion.
Shop around, you can also get an automatic transfer switch that will do it for you, but of course much more expensive.
Good luck.
This one's maybe the easiest: GenerLink
The main breaker is always open while on the gen set. Safety first.
I have done similar. My method was to shut off the main and connect the generator through a sub-panel and back feed to the main panel and shut off all unnecessary breakers. I was really only concerned with running refrigerators and freezers. The only problem was knowing when the power was restored.
Rural Michigan myself.
I have food (Dried beans, oats, etc)
I have a small generator to keep water pumping and refrigeration on.
I’m good. Would I wish to be without power? No. Will I be fine? Yes.
Come to it, there is no shortage of water around here. Some day I’ll get around to putting in a hand pump.
Good advice though
Californian here.
An earthquake isn’t an”If”, it’s a”when”. Anyone who doesn’t know this and act on it is too stupid to live.
After all the snarky comments about the California blackouts last year and moronic comments about arson regarding the wildfires I really should be laughing right now, but instead I hope everyone gets back on their feet soon.
Except for any senators or reps who have ever voted against disaster aid for us ‘blue’ states (cough, Cruz)
You even pick up the additional protection of the breaker that normally serves the dryer acting as an overload breaker for the generator.
As a Vietnam Veteran and gone through the Big Thompson flood, High park fire, Cameron peak fire Roads closed by 5’ of snow, blocked by wrecks and such I would say that Texas cites are unprepared for life. I do not plan for disasters as they are a way of life in my neighborhood. This city mentality is deadly.
If I need to survive for 3 days to 3 weeks in a situation like that, I'd pack my camping gear into my truck, hit the road, and stay away from the area for as long as necessary. I can drive over 700 miles on a full tank of gas, and there are plenty of state parks, campgrounds and other places in that radius where I could hunker down for a week or two.
For a hypothetical scenario involving an East Coast hurricane, I'd simply head west on I-80 or I-70 until I reached an area where the power was on and the businesses were open, and find myself a campsite.
I noticed that as well. He seems extraordinarily proud of his “intelligence”.
Last year we were out a week. Lotsa layers and blankets until they opened up local "warm" facilities.
Tuna sandwiches, PB&J can hold you for a week. If you can cook, all the better.
The only thing I really missed was coffee....OMG....
Your statement applies to many things smart people do every day. Like own or carry a weapon, or drive a car, or run a chainsaw, or invite your friends over to visit and have a few drinks.
Nobody should ever hook up any kind of electrical device or do any wiring unless they know what they are doing. Why imagine what would happen if you got in the bath tub with your lamp?
In emergency situations people who have brains know how to operate their tools safely. Why not teach how to do a safe emergency connection instead of spouting fear porn.
How much to get this installed?
The blessed generator was only $600 NEW....
The want you to spend more on the switch and installation than the generator costs.
Tell us all, how many linemen or anyone else for that matter was injured or killed by a poorly connected generator last year?
How many people were killed by a firearm?
How many people went to jail for an injury or death due to a generator being connected incorrectly compared to the number of people who went to jail for using a firearm defensively?
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