[ - ] carrotcar [op] 1 point 2.6 yearsNov 2, 2021 18:20:39 ago (+1/-0)
He does mention this in the video: not everyone can run a generator (apt/condo etc)
Some other helpful hints too - although yes, he is a bit off on some things: propane, no matter what it is used in, generates CO2 and CO if not fully ventilated. Plug in "electric blanket" and "CO detector" are kinda goofy - but he does mention battery operated CO detector as a beneficial thing
One note about CO detectors - the chemicals used only have a stated 8-10 year lifespan, and can either deactivate themselves (mine just beeped constantly after the clock ran out) or not provide any protection - be aware of that.
Also, know where the water main is. If the power goes out in extreme cold, shut the main right away and drain the pipes (an apt may have limited access to this) so the pipes don't burst.
If power is out for more than a day or two, there will probably be no water flowing. Sewers may also become an issue.
Recent east Texas transplant, survived the winter blackout, we were without power for 3 days. We camped out in out travel trailer, cooking and heating with propane. Jumper cables to the pickup a couple hours a day to keep the batteries charged.
Had the local Generac agent come and give us a quote for a natural gas generator, automatic start/transfer switch and installation for our 1200 sqft house. $14,000. Ended up having a local electrician install a manual transfer switch and outlet (inlet?) for $1000 and bought a $650 gasoline/lpg generator online. Tested it and runs everything in the house, except major things not all at the same time, like the A/C, electric stove, or electric clothes dryer. I'm getting a natural gas conversion kit for $150 to go on the generator and will be able to run it with the natural gas supplied to the house.
[ + ] thebearfromstartrack4
[ - ] thebearfromstartrack4 0 points 2.6 yearsNov 2, 2021 18:13:12 ago (+0/-0)
[ + ] carrotcar
[ - ] carrotcar [op] 1 point 2.6 yearsNov 2, 2021 18:20:39 ago (+1/-0)
Some other helpful hints too - although yes, he is a bit off on some things: propane, no matter what it is used in, generates CO2 and CO if not fully ventilated. Plug in "electric blanket" and "CO detector" are kinda goofy - but he does mention battery operated CO detector as a beneficial thing
One note about CO detectors - the chemicals used only have a stated 8-10 year lifespan, and can either deactivate themselves (mine just beeped constantly after the clock ran out) or not provide any protection - be aware of that.
Also, know where the water main is. If the power goes out in extreme cold, shut the main right away and drain the pipes (an apt may have limited access to this) so the pipes don't burst.
If power is out for more than a day or two, there will probably be no water flowing. Sewers may also become an issue.
[ + ] gimpyoldman
[ - ] gimpyoldman 0 points 2.6 yearsNov 2, 2021 19:52:09 ago (+0/-0)
Had the local Generac agent come and give us a quote for a natural gas generator, automatic start/transfer switch and installation for our 1200 sqft house. $14,000. Ended up having a local electrician install a manual transfer switch and outlet (inlet?) for $1000 and bought a $650 gasoline/lpg generator online. Tested it and runs everything in the house, except major things not all at the same time, like the A/C, electric stove, or electric clothes dryer. I'm getting a natural gas conversion kit for $150 to go on the generator and will be able to run it with the natural gas supplied to the house.
[ + ] SilentByAssociation
[ - ] SilentByAssociation 1 point 2.6 yearsNov 2, 2021 21:27:57 ago (+1/-0)