Posted: 9/2/2011 11:08:31 AM EDT
| I would like to assume that a "genny", "jenny" is a GENerator.....plz laugh if you must its ok.(like you needed my permission) |
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Yes those are abbreviations for generator.
I would like to assume that a "genny", "jenny" is a GENerator.....plz laugh if you must its ok.(like you needed my permission) Welcome to the SF 
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<snip> Wasn't expecting to see something like that in SF.....my how things have changed. +1 |
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wow someone is a little angry...sorry my bad i guess...neway i guess there is always one. and no im not looking for one i just had a brain fart. lol thanks guys
EDIT: actually i might want one in the near future... Now the almighty question whats the best? lol that should stir the hive. |
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We will need a bit more information to help you the bud...generators are not one size fit all.
EDIT: actually i might want one in the near future... Now the almighty question whats the best? lol that should stir the hive. Yup. The biggest one you can afford might be a bad choice if you can't feed it. Similarly, a fuel-sipping inverter unit might be out of your price range OR may not be able to run the equipment you want/need to run. Do you have refrigerators or freezers that you want to keep cold? Do you have medical devices that need to run? Do you have old or young people that are susceptible to heat/cold? Do you have the arm strength to start a pull-start generator? How much fuel can you safely store? Are you willing to rotate that fuel on a regular basis, if necessary? Don't forget to budget for installation (backup "permanent" generators), wiring (transfer switch), and or an electrician's services, if necessary. At the very least you'll need some heavy gauge extension cords. |
o boy! lol i just got out of the Army 8 months ago so im more than capable of the physical part. I do not have any medical equip. that needs to run. i just need somethin to beable to run a well pump from time to time, a few lights(just small tent lights for example no more than 4-6 hours after day light), maybe a small air conditioner/heater for possibly up to an 8hr period or more if neccessary i have a 8 month old nephew that i have to include, and daily rechargin of batteries, radios, and such, a freezer (just long enough to keep the stuff froze). thats all i can think of off hand. I can store 3-4 55gal drums of gas safely at any one time. in awhile i might look into getting a 500 gal. tank like you see at a farm. and i dont know if a permanent gen. would be my best fit... would it be a smart investment? as far as electrician my brother and uncle are both electricians so all i gotta do it ask 
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o boy! lol i just got out of the Army 8 months ago so im more than capable of the physical part. I do not have any medical equip. that needs to run. i just need somethin to beable to run a well pump from time to time, a few lights(just small tent lights for example no more than 4-6 hours after day light), maybe a small air conditioner/heater for possibly up to an 8hr period or more if neccessary i have a 8 month old nephew that i have to include, and daily rechargin of batteries, radios, and such, a freezer (just long enough to keep the stuff froze). thats all i can think of off hand. I can store 3-4 55gal drums of gas safely at any one time. in awhile i might look into getting a 500 gal. tank like you see at a farm. and i dont know if a permanent gen. would be my best fit... would it be a smart investment? as far as electrician my brother and uncle are both electricians so all i gotta do it ask IMHO, I'd get something around 3k-4k watts. For heat, look at propane or kerosene heaters. My house is all electric, so I'm going with propane for backup heat. It's easier and less messy, IMO, with two dogs and a small child at home, compared to kerosene. A 1600w/2000w inverter is also a possibility. Depends on the size of the A/C unit and well pump, and if you are willing to not run many things concurrently (which a larger unit will let you do). Generally, inverter units are more expensive than regular generators, but have the potential to be more fuel efficient. An inverter generator will adjust the throttle based on load, potentially saving fuel. Run it balls out and you won't see much difference compared to a traditional generator. It doesn't sound like you have that much stuff you want to run, so I wouldn't bother with a permanent standby generator. They're nice, but pricey to install, pricey to buy, and pricey to feed. Some other things to ponder - gasoline doesn't store as well as diesel or propane. If you can store that much gasoline, I'd consider a generator with a propane kit and storing some 100# propane bottles instead (assuming you can do it safely). If you can justify the size and cost of a diesel generator, that might be a better choice. There are a few calculators to help estimate what size generator you need. This one is from Briggs & Stratton, but there are others. Like any other purchase, be sure to consider maintenance, parts, and service availability for whatever you buy. If you want "the best", Honda's EU series is generally regarded as the one of the nicest you can buy for portable use. They're not cheap, but the only negative you generally hear is the price. Check out Yamaha, Briggs & Stratton, Generac, Subaru, and Champion. |
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OP, Get yourself a Kill-A-Watt and hook it up to anything you'd like to power during an outage: http://www.amazon.com/P3-International-P4400-Electricity-Monitor/dp/B00009MDBU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1315445444&sr=8-1 Add up the total wattage and amperage (not to each other  ) and let that be your guide on what size to buy. Also, don't forget to test some of your corded power tools, and buy a bigger generator than you think you'll need. |