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08-23-2019, 01:55
BuffCyclist

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Originally Posted by brutal

I wish a had a bigger than portable and transfer capability.

We had a 5 hour outage yesterday and all I could really do was drag the genset out of the garage to run the AC and a coffee pot in the RV.

A friend scored a 15KW(?) propane genset on a cell tower takeout from Centurylink for like $500. Cost more to get it all setup.

Ours is an 7kW/9kW (starting/running) Costco Special, picked up with a $250 discount for $500. We bought a mechanical interlock that fit our main breaker panel ($75). Then, just had to install a 60A 240V outlet ($50 and electrician was like $80). Turn off main breaker, slide interlock up, turn 60A generator breaker on, then slowly turn on all the other breakers. We can have our hot water heater, stove, fridge, deep chest freezer, and every light/fan on in the house without bogging it down. Basically everything in the house, just no A/C. My neighbor has a 15kW portable (its a beast) with manual transfer switch and he can run his A/C. He also left one light in his house on utility power so he knows when the utility comes back on. That may need to be a necessary upgrade for us in the future.
08-23-2019, 05:09
ChickNorris

Over 3800 guests on the forum right now... still busy busy.
08-23-2019, 06:44
Gman

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Originally Posted by BuffCyclist

We can have our hot water heater, stove, fridge, deep chest freezer, and every light/fan on in the house without bogging it down.

If the water is hot, why do you need to heat it? [Coffee]
08-23-2019, 06:50
Gman

The MSM and the OMG Amazon Rain Forest fires....

The southern hemisphere is approaching spring. Their agricultural practices burn the previous season's stubble in the fields prior to planting. This happens every year. There's far more smoke and fire coming from Africa than from South America, but stating that in the MSM doesn't cause as much environmental angst.
08-23-2019, 07:47
crays

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Originally Posted by ChickNorris

Over 3800 guests on the forum right now... still busy busy.

Have to monitor the enemy.
08-23-2019, 07:55
Great-Kazoo

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Originally Posted by crays

Have to monitor the enemy.

Who's Watching the Watchers ?
08-23-2019, 08:03
Gman

That number seems crazy high relative to the participation.
08-23-2019, 08:32
ChickNorris

I noticed it was silly busy the previous Tuesday as well, wonder why.
08-23-2019, 11:00
ChickNorris

I don't know why Im preoccupied with this but there is nearly 4200 guests now.
08-23-2019, 12:46
Great-Kazoo

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Originally Posted by ChickNorris

I don't know why Im preoccupied with this but there is nearly 4200 guests now.

Anti-gun contingent following to see what if any ammo they can use against gun owners. Throw in law enforcement, hackers and neer do wells. You have a lot of guest