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[quote]Just have to be persistent and eventually they get tired of call-backs and will get it fixed.[/quote] Wouldn’t it be nice to be a monopoly and not have to provide service the first time someone calls you? That would be quite nice! Agreed though. Sounds like you have a loose connection t...

[quote]Boston911[/quote] That all sounds like a massive pain in the arse for the average city family that doesn’t have a diesel truck or tractors. I’m glad it works for you and I doubt you ever have generator issues but that certainly wouldn’t work for me. I have a Honeywell (Generac) 20kW tha...

[quote]Now, one thing I need to do is if it will still start while I have my fridge and freezer running at the same time. It may struggle at that point.[/quote] Agreed. Where you’ll start getting to the limit on the generator is if your HVAC is running and other small loads kick on. A small porta...

I have a Honeywell (Generac) that I installed in 2021 and have been balking at a warranty. Do all the servicing myself and keep parts on-hand. Also have a Generac tech I can call if I have questions. Not sure on the warranty but the unit itself is great and helps me continue on with life uninter...

[quote]i will also say that some condenser units have a continuous variable speed drive that doesn't have inrush current above the RLA due to the controller limiting the current to the motor.[/quote] The variable units are very efficient and don’t require a soft starter with the variable speed ca...

I have a 7 year old Roomba that does a great job. If you have kids and/or a dog, it’s a necessity. I wouldn’t say it completely replaces vacuuming because we have a full sized Dyson but it does increase the time between needing to vacuum with the full sized vacuum. I would probably opt for one o...

[quote]90% of the time you’ll be at below 50% on a generator that size.[/quote] +1 Standby generators aren’t just sized for running amps. They have to be sized to handle the LRA current of starting compressors across-the-line. LRA can be 4-8x the full-load current rating of a motor. A larger g...

Having a fully-rated transfer switch leaves the option for utilizing a larger generator or hooking up a whole-home standby generator later. All the wiring will already be in place since the transfer switch is upstream of the home’s main panel. The difference in a transfer switch versus an interlock ...

Are you referencing my post from 2021? [link=(https://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/display.aspx?sp=99036775&s=1&p=99036775)]LINK[/link] Most portable generators can run an AC compressor if inrush is reduced via soft starter. I recently did a cost estimate for my buddy in Houston for a porta...

[quote]My understanding is that medium-high voltage underground power lines often (usually?) utilize a dielectric oil fill that acts as an additional insulator, helps remove heat, and helps prevent water ingress.[/quote] Sounds like I need to look into this. I haven't done any utility work so the...