The power/solar/batteries/generator thread

[Wulf202]

Yes. I use a mil surplus 3kw onan diesel. Its 110. 220 single and 3 phase.

Let's start with what do you need/ want to power in an emergency and what preferred fuel?

[Great-Kazoo]

Yes. I use a mil surplus 3kw onan diesel. Its 110. 220 single and 3 phase.

Let's start with what do you need/ want to power in an emergency and what preferred fuel?

FUEL will be a deciding factor. After talking with family back in ny and as wolf202 pointed out to me a few weeks back. Choose one that you will have alternative fuel capabilities.
Was told gas stations in the metro area up to X distance from nyc, long island and surrounding areas are out of gas. They are running low, water contamination or hoarding. LE depts were notified NO FUEL deliveries until future notice!!!
I have a 6500w gas gen now. I will be looking to add a diesel gen in the near future. Will also research the propane ones as well.

[jerrymrc]

Will also research the propane ones as well.

Though I am not big on generators for high drain/short periods the one Wulf202 would be ideal. Like when you need to fire up the welder.

[enthusiast]

I am looking for a generator as well. I want to be able to take it with me as well and or take it for extended camping trips.

[Wulf202]

I am looking for a generator as well. I want to be able to take it with me as well and or take it for extended camping trips.

get a honda e2000 and be done with it.

I will be looking to add a diesel gen in the near future. Will also research the propane ones as well.

You can get conversions for several types to go to propane.

[gnihcraes]

Personally: I choose the smallest one I can get away with. Only powering the fridge, furnace or lights. Transfer switch installed, I can run either or all three items. I use a older Coleman 1850 (surge) generator. runs many hours on a gallon of gas. Portable, about 65 pounds I think.

I'd hate to run a big generator that sucks gas for only a few items when a smaller unit will do.

I'd get the e2000 that Wulf202 suggest. I'll get one too someday. Great product. Just $$.

One just like mine on craigslist for $200, can't beat that deal!
http://denver.craigslist.org/tls/3336317882.html

[enthusiast]

Thanks. That got me started on what to look for. I found this video that really explains all of the components well. This would be what I would like to do and I can pull them and take them on the road.

Anyone a honda generator dealer?

[Wulf202]

that guy has got to be an engineer...

That shit makes no sense but it's pretty on paper.

[hghclsswhitetrsh]

Holy smokes there's a lot of gennies on Craigslist. Thanks for reviving this thread.

[Great-Kazoo]

that guy has got to be an engineer...

That shit makes no sense but it's pretty on paper.

True dat. especially when you point to something and go. So what's that for? ummmmmmmmmmm let me look at the drawings.
Like my late friend, could build a nuke in home depot, but couldn't tie his shoes.