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Posted by RayP(MI) on March 10, 2005 at 13:01:13 from (207.241.138.218):
In Reply to: Power outage posted by RustyFarmall on March 10, 2005 at 11:30:09:
Don't know where you are, but that's true in our neck of the woods. Call Consumer's Power, (central Michigan) and you'll get no humans - and no good answers. And with the dependability of the system, and the slow response to repair requests, a generator is definitely in the needs column. Guy below gives good advice - 5500 watts, and 8 to 10hp is a good minimum size. Just unplug the stuff you really don't need. Heat, refrigeration and water plus a lightbulb or two will get you by. You probably don't need a fancy unit, although extended run and low oil shutoff are goood options to look for. 220Volt outlet is a must to run some water pumps, etc. You can spend the high bucks and get a premium unit (Honda or other top rated engine,) or get a cheaper Briggs, and get by just fine. Depends on whether you're going to be running construction projects, or just covering the homestead when the power goes down. I have the cheaper Briggs powered unit. Has been trouble free, and paid for itself many times over. How much does a freezer full of food cost if you loose it because of an extended outage? There's the cost of a cheap generator right there! Or how much of a problem is there if you can't get water for the animals? Yeah, generator is a need!
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