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re: Generator advice
Posted on 5/24/22 at 5:08 pm to ABucks11
Posted on 5/24/22 at 5:08 pm to ABucks11
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Be realistic about what you need in a power outage and how often you need it.
I've said it on this board before, but I got an 11kw generator for $1200. I have 2 AC units, 3 and 4 ton. It runs the whole house except for the 4 ton unit which is only our downstairs. All bedrooms and a second living room are upstairs. We can easily 'survive' a long time like that. Saved thousands, but more importantly it can be brought to our next home if desired.
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Posted on 5/25/22 at 6:00 am to Jon A thon
Go the long term route, whole house. Most portable generator are not made to withstand the outside elements for very long and you shouldn't run them any where near the eves of the house. Many are not designed to run 24/7.
Turn on everything in the house you want the generator to power and measure the amps at the meter and size the generator accordingly. Cheap generators run at 3600rpm and the better quality ones at 1800rpm. If using NG for fuel subtract 10-15% of rated power.
Turn on everything in the house you want the generator to power and measure the amps at the meter and size the generator accordingly. Cheap generators run at 3600rpm and the better quality ones at 1800rpm. If using NG for fuel subtract 10-15% of rated power.
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