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re: Finally got power back after 5 days in Shreveport (This ain't happening again)
Posted on 6/20/23 at 11:02 am to AlxTgr
Posted on 6/20/23 at 11:02 am to AlxTgr
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Asking out of ignorance because the new wife wants one...do you have gas to the house, and if so, why not one that runs off it?
Yes. That would be on a permanent system like a Generac. These will run everything including your AC. But you are looking at a cost of $10,000-$14,000 depending on your home size. I already got a quote.
What I am describing is a $1000 generator, $250 in parts to rig it up correctly and a system that runs enough to keep you comfortable with a couple of window units in your bedrooms, have lights, TV and internet and your freezers/refrigerators on.
This post was edited on 6/20/23 at 11:08 am
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Posted on 6/20/23 at 11:11 am to Clyde Tipton
quote:Gotcha. I did that once in my last house. Worked well because I could move the little A/C from the living room to the bedroom every day. I got by on a somewhat small generator too. I rationed the fridge/freezer somehow. I think I didn't supply the outside freezer during the day and we limited opening it. Lost no food and the late wife was reasonably happy.
What I am describing is a $1000 generator, $250 in parts to rig it up correctly and a system that runs enough to keep you comfortable with a couple of window units in your bedrooms, have lights, TV and internet and your freezers/refrigerators on.
I no longer own one of those A/Cs and not sure I could make it work in my new house. We have no conventional windows in the main living area.
Posted on 6/20/23 at 4:03 pm to Clyde Tipton
quote:if your running window units in your room, why have a dedicated power plug?
What I am describing is a $1000 generator, $250 in parts to rig it up correctly and a system that runs enough to keep you comfortable with a couple of window units in your bedrooms, have lights, TV and internet and your freezers/refrigerators on.
Posted on 6/20/23 at 9:43 pm to Clyde Tipton
I got the 22w Genractor plus a 250 gal Propane tank installed for $8250. It runs everything except the central heater, AC but not the funnest. I’ve had it for 2 years and have 50% of the propane left in the tank. I’ve been lucky has the longest it’s been running is 2 1/2 days at one time.
Posted on 6/24/23 at 5:29 pm to Clyde Tipton
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What I am describing is a $1000 generator, $250 in parts to rig it up correctly and a system that runs enough to keep you comfortable with a couple of window units in your bedrooms, have lights, TV and internet and your freezers/refrigerators on.
You just described the exact setup I have. Run the whole house minus ac. We put a window unit in the master bedroom to sleep
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