Anyone setting a Gas generator for their homes?

[masterc]

Just wondering if anyone has looked into getting a backup gas/ deisel generator inlight of last summer's blackout?
They are calling for more problems this summer.

 

[HappyPuppy]

Nope. If the power goes out I'll have an excuse to drink all the beer. :beer::beer:

 

[arcenite]

/me buys another UPS

 

[Crazymofo]

Originally posted by: masterc
Just wondering if anyone has looked into getting a backup gas/ deisel generator inlight of last summer's blackout?
They are calling for more problems this summer.

and just who and why are they calling for more problems?

 

[Evadman]

I got my boss to put in a 50kw generator @ work, and I have a 5000 at home.

 

[mattgyver]

My dad has an electric generator he can hook up to his house. It's a 10k model; it can run everything--until the the water heater comes on. Those two 4,500 watt elements in the water heater (of course) suck pretty much all the juice. If you get one, make sure there is a cut-off between the circuit box and the power company's lines--the electricity can flow the wrong way and possibly hurt someone working on the lines, or short out equipment.