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So, with the possibility of this storm coming. need generator recs...
Posted on 8/18/15 at 11:32 pm
Posted on 8/18/15 at 11:32 pm
have never had to have one for myself. always had one available to me if needed. not what i would call an electrical genius, but i'd like to get something to at least run my fridge and a few lights. the a/c would be nice, but i assume id need to get some shite wired or something to be able to run it.
any recs on a something above the min needed? 5500-6500? i assume anything with a honda would be okay? maybe generac?
any recs on a something above the min needed? 5500-6500? i assume anything with a honda would be okay? maybe generac?
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Posted on 8/18/15 at 11:39 pm to HebertFest08
yamaha quiet 6300
Posted on 8/18/15 at 11:49 pm to HebertFest08
Hondas are great
Posted on 8/18/15 at 11:54 pm to HebertFest08
Honda, and its not even close.
Posted on 8/18/15 at 11:57 pm to HebertFest08
Would a 5500 be able to run a 110v/30 amp supply and a fridge?
Posted on 8/19/15 at 12:00 am to HebertFest08
Honestly, any cheap generator will work as long as you take care of it. I haven't seen too many crap out being taken care of and run intermittently. You don't need to spend $40k to have power for 2 days
If you want A/C, get a small or a couple of small window units
If you want A/C, get a small or a couple of small window units
Posted on 8/19/15 at 12:09 am to Hammertime
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Honestly, any cheap generator will work as long as you take care of it
I agree, but get a honda if you don't want to wear earplugs and want better fuel consumption. Fuel isn't that easy to get for a storm.
Posted on 8/19/15 at 4:34 am to Sparkplug#1
The Honda I have is a 5500 that will run the frig and lights or run a small ac, tv, sat dish. One tank of fuel(about 2 gals)will last about 12 hours feeding the above.
Problem with a lot of gensets are that people don't put them up right. Once you finished with it, change the oil, fill the fuel tank and add staible to the gas. Run it after adding that if you don't have a fuel cut of valve. If you do have a fuel valve, cut it off and run it out of fuel.
Another note. Keep on hand at least 1 gallon of oil. Change oil out every 50 running hours in a storm condition.
Problem with a lot of gensets are that people don't put them up right. Once you finished with it, change the oil, fill the fuel tank and add staible to the gas. Run it after adding that if you don't have a fuel cut of valve. If you do have a fuel valve, cut it off and run it out of fuel.
Another note. Keep on hand at least 1 gallon of oil. Change oil out every 50 running hours in a storm condition.
This post was edited on 8/19/15 at 4:40 am
Posted on 8/19/15 at 8:34 am to fishfighter
Is there anything else I need to make sure I get? Like a certain kind of extension cord or something?
Posted on 8/19/15 at 8:36 am to HebertFest08
storm? i hadnt even been paying attention. But its like clockwork every year right before dove season
Posted on 8/19/15 at 8:38 am to HebertFest08
Posted on 8/19/15 at 8:47 am to Sparkplug#1
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Honda, and its not even close.
This, but they aren't cheap.
Posted on 8/19/15 at 8:48 am to Hammertime
quote:My no name POS from Sutherland's works great. I even had it start back up after sitting for years with no maintenance. I just had to run a little seafoam through it. Oh, and I am probably the least handy person on this board.
Honestly, any cheap generator will work as long as you take care of it.
Posted on 8/19/15 at 8:51 am to HebertFest08
Be careful how you store it and turn off the fuel. Our 6500 at work was stored in an unconditioned shed, in this extreme heat we had, without the fuel shut off. We took it down yesterday to service it and the oil pan was full of gasoline. We can only assume that the cause was not shutting off the fuel and it sitting in the heat we have been having, causing the gas to expand and get past the seals. Dunno.
Posted on 8/19/15 at 10:53 am to AlxTgr
I still haven't fricked with this almost brand new Generac that I've had sitting in my shed for about 2 years. Just needs a cleaning. Maybe I'll get to that the day the storm gets here 
Posted on 8/19/15 at 10:56 am to Hammertime
i'll use this thread to ask the general question:
My generator been sitting up for a while. I know it ain't gonna start, what steps do i need to do to get it running again. (explain things to me like i'm your wife. TIA)
My generator been sitting up for a while. I know it ain't gonna start, what steps do i need to do to get it running again. (explain things to me like i'm your wife. TIA)
Posted on 8/19/15 at 10:57 am to Chad504boy
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explain things to me like i'm your wife.
First, get me a beer and a sammich...
Posted on 8/19/15 at 11:03 am to maisweh
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First, get me a beer and a sammich...
yes mufasa
Posted on 8/19/15 at 11:04 am to Chad504boy
Go do the dishes and let the men handle this
Really, pull it a couple of times, spray some started fluid, and pull it some more. Then report back
Really, pull it a couple of times, spray some started fluid, and pull it some more. Then report back
Posted on 8/19/15 at 11:07 am to Hammertime
its got an electric battery so i'm sure that needs to be charged. where do i spray starting fluid? in the filter thingy?
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