the power here goes out alot, we'd like to get a generator, anybody have experience in this?
2006-10-06 16:25:13 · 5 answers · asked by hurryme 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Yeah, but it would be a bit costly. You'd need a transfer switch and a fairly large gas or diesel powered generator. But the size of the generator would depend on the type of things you would need to keep running; ie - fridge, deepfreeze, furnace/electric heat, computers. You could also look into a large UPS (Uninterruptable Power Source), its essential just a big bank of car batteries, that , once the power goes out, kicks in and continues to keep your stuff running until the batteries die out. Obviouslt the more batteries the longer tiem you have before it dies too. At least with a generator you could last for as long as you've got fuel. It really depends on a lot of things. But these are definately a couple of common options. Also if your living in a more remote area, you may want to consider using an alternate form of power, like a wind generator, or Solar panels. both could provide simple power for a few key items. Anyways, hope this helps.
Later
2006-10-06 19:29:48 · answer #1 · answered by Jay 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do your research.
You should install a transfer panel for the generator to power selected household circuits. I'd recommend no less than a 5kW generator if you are serious about doing this. If outages are frequent or you have critical items which can lot lose power consider an automatic start and auto transfer system.
2006-10-07 00:17:28 · answer #2 · answered by Warren914 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband works for a Kohler dealer. He installs, repairs and maintains their products. He has worked on every type of generator and SWEARS by Kohlers. They are a little higher in price, but he says they are worth it.
He is asleep tonight and has to work tomorrow, but I will have him answer this question tomorrow night if it is still open....he could give you more details on models, amount of power provided, diesel-powered machines, natural gas-powered machines, etc.
2006-10-06 16:33:58 · answer #3 · answered by Baby #1 born August 2009 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need like 5000 watts+ to run somthing like a fridge. you dont want a small one unless its just to run a pc or tv or somthing.
2006-10-06 16:35:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't usually give advice to machines.
(whisper: they might realize they can take over the world one day.)
2006-10-06 16:34:43 · answer #5 · answered by beth81962 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋