10-28-2012, 04:43 AM
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We learned from Irene when it hit in aug 2011 and we went without power for close to 5 days, we had an old generator that the engine was seized. After things went back to normal I ordered a 5000 watt generator from amazon, brand new and still in box.
Like gunnen mentioned they aren't the greatest solution long term with fuel also generators need oil changes often under continuous use. Mines not too bad on fuel at 50 percent load mine will run 12 hours straight and would give enough power to support 5-6 fridges and freezers . If it comes down to being a long term power outage I will use it for a few hours at a time to rejuvenate the fridge and freezer so nothing really thaws or goes bad.
My town has issues with flooding but where my house is we dont flood luckily, I am however concerned with damage from wind and such. Jersey is not known to get hurricanes and to deal with crazy winds so especially with newer construction the wind classifications on houses are not very good.
As far as food, supplies and guns im pretty much good on all that, I dont think anyone will try to loot me if this gets really drawn out but who knows lol. All I know is this storm is suppose to make Irene look like childs play.
Like gunnen mentioned they aren't the greatest solution long term with fuel also generators need oil changes often under continuous use. Mines not too bad on fuel at 50 percent load mine will run 12 hours straight and would give enough power to support 5-6 fridges and freezers . If it comes down to being a long term power outage I will use it for a few hours at a time to rejuvenate the fridge and freezer so nothing really thaws or goes bad.
My town has issues with flooding but where my house is we dont flood luckily, I am however concerned with damage from wind and such. Jersey is not known to get hurricanes and to deal with crazy winds so especially with newer construction the wind classifications on houses are not very good.
As far as food, supplies and guns im pretty much good on all that, I dont think anyone will try to loot me if this gets really drawn out but who knows lol. All I know is this storm is suppose to make Irene look like childs play.