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Ripe Chenette wrote:I could imagine businesses raising prices for generators with the increased demand following the blackout yesterday.
88sins wrote:Always good to have a backup power source, but imho, a few things to consider with generators
1-They need fuel to run, and fuel stored for long periods can go bad, and in a shtf situation fuel shortages can potentially cripple your ability to have power. As long as you keep cycling your reserve this can be avoided to some extent
2-They need to be run to occasionally to prevent them from seizing up and serviced
3-Noise and fumes. Many of the cheaper units available are very loud, so you may need to place it a good distance from your home to mitigate some of that noise, but you can't have your genny disturbing your neighbors.
All in all, once those things have been taken into consideration, if going with a smaller/cheaper unit, I recommend getting a unit capable of at least a 120v 30a output per outlet if you plan to run a household and have a fridge on it. those little ones with that can only generate 10a will trip the moment your fridge/water pump comes on
They have a massive bank of solar panels and back up batteries. They were the only station I saw open yesterday eveningVexXx Dogg wrote:Some fuel stations have backup generators.
I think the new one in Preysal roundabout is one of em.
That one is maybe a 20 minute riding distance for me. 40 min round trip
solarkh wrote:Propane powered generators is the best option. Provides for indefinite storage, as it doesn’t go bad.
88sins wrote:solarkh wrote:Propane powered generators is the best option. Provides for indefinite storage, as it doesn’t go bad.
Until you come to the realization that not everywhere sells or everybody keeps propane & if you run out during an emergency you are as good as screwed.
If going that route, better to keep at minimum 2 large tanks on hand
VexXx Dogg wrote:https://www.pricesmart.com/site/tt/en/pdp/445000
this one is a little on the pricey side, but has 4200W continuous power.
9 hr runtime @ 50% load
13 hours @ 25%
4 gallon capacity
Looks like it fits the metrics in my first post?
88sins wrote:solarkh wrote:Propane powered generators is the best option. Provides for indefinite storage, as it doesn’t go bad.
Until you come to the realization that not everywhere sells or everybody keeps propane & if you run out during an emergency you are as good as screwed.
If going that route, better to keep at minimum 2 large tanks on hand
demented wrote:PROCOM in Point Lisas has complete residential systems with ATS (Automatic Transfer Switches) which will be required by T&TEC.
https://www.procomtt.com/products/power-generation
88sins wrote:solarkh wrote:Propane powered generators is the best option. Provides for indefinite storage, as it doesn’t go bad.
Until you come to the realization that not everywhere sells or everybody keeps propane & if you run out during an emergency you are as good as screwed.
If going that route, better to keep at minimum 2 large tanks on hand
You'll want dual fuel (LPG/gasoline). It is easy to find, transfer and transport gasoline. Not so much with LPG.solarkh wrote:Propane powered generators is the best option. Provides for indefinite storage, as it doesn’t go bad.
You need a transfer switch (manual or automatic) and a new panel inspection if, and only if, your generator wires into a household power distribution panel.VexXx Dogg wrote:demented wrote:PROCOM in Point Lisas has complete residential systems with ATS (Automatic Transfer Switches) which will be required by T&TEC.
https://www.procomtt.com/products/power-generation
For this we're keeping the scope simple.
Generator to power isolated circuits for emergencies.
That kinda solution is prob for businesses and big budget home power.
Yes. Essentially the same until the temperature drops below 5°C.alfa wrote:88sins wrote:solarkh wrote:Propane powered generators is the best option. Provides for indefinite storage, as it doesn’t go bad.
Until you come to the realization that not everywhere sells or everybody keeps propane & if you run out during an emergency you are as good as screwed.
If going that route, better to keep at minimum 2 large tanks on hand
Will those work on regular lpg aka cooking gas?
adnj wrote:You need a transfer switch (manual or automatic) and a new panel inspection if, and only if, your generator wires into a household power distribution panel.VexXx Dogg wrote:demented wrote:PROCOM in Point Lisas has complete residential systems with ATS (Automatic Transfer Switches) which will be required by T&TEC.
https://www.procomtt.com/products/power-generation
For this we're keeping the scope simple.
Generator to power isolated circuits for emergencies.
That kinda solution is prob for businesses and big budget home power.
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