Posted: 5/30/2007 8:06:34 PM EDT
Thinking about putting an addition on my house while I was at it I thought it might be worth while adding a natural gas generator to the mix. Are there any opinions on the subject? If it hits the fan would this be a viable item to have? Or should I just stock up on Sta-bil or diesel?
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Hit Google for NG gennnys there is a bilion out there. We need more info to help realy, how much of a load are we talking? Do you have NG already? As far as SHTF, define. We looking at power outages in wihter, prolonged outage due to power grid failer, or Zombie end of the world stuff? NG is a good option for MOST "shtf" items. It's not good for long term being your depending onothers to get the NG to you. That system is very good, and generaly works with out power and can work thrue a city or reginal issue (Katrina event, NE power outages few years back). It is vulnerable to eath quakes, land slides ect. Give us some more details we'll give you feed back. |
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The only thing that immediately crosses my mind is the fact that with a natural gas generator, you are still dependent on the utility to provide the gas. Propane might be a wiser choice as most, if not all, natural gas units can be converted. Personally I went with a diesel that has a mechanical injector system, only way to stop it is to take away the fuel supply  c0 98% of the population is asleep. The other 2% are staring around in complete amazement, abject terror, or both. falloutshelter653.org |
I live in IL so land slides and earthquakes not very frequent. Zombies aren't currently a problem but who knows what the future holds. Mostly I'm looking for power grid failure. I've been surfing the sites for generators so have seen alot of the info. I guess what I should have asked are there any opinions on if it is better than diesel in that is there a shelf life for diesel? |
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Diesel will last you a few years if you add treatment to it. I know people that keep it longer but I can't recommend it. The disadvantage to diesel is that in a SHTF event or even minor power outage getting fuel can be difficult. A NG unit would be the easiest barring any massive disasters. A tri-fuel unit like the two below would give you redundent fuel backups. Even if you didn't go with a tri fuel but you have a NG unit with a backup propane tank would be awesome. They make underground tanks and propane never goes bad. If you did that make sure you know how to swith from NG to P. I chose a diesel unit for our business but I have a 300 gallon farm tank and a 100 gallon truck tank in addtion to the generators 200 gallon tank. It will use about 60 gallons per business day so that gives me almost 10 days of fuel if everything is full. My parents both have propane generacs at their homes and not having to fill a generator with fuel can be a major blessing in any type of outage, but so can not being dependent on a propane truck or utility company. Honda Onan Grove |
Thanks for the clarification 
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