Texas Storm Generator Experience

!±8± Texas Storm Generator Experience

I recently had a blackout in Houston, Texas after Hurricane IKE. We were fortunate to have a generator, and the house was much more livable.

Our generator is a model of Briggs & Stratton 030235 ° I have an engine of 10 horsepower and is beginning to 8500 watts and 5500 watts of power running. The cost was $ 650 for sale at Pep Boys and was included in the heavier 25 'extension cable. It has a 5 gallon tank and usually runs about 10 hours at half load. For me this was aboutthe right size generator for a house of 2,000 square meters. If I had a house of 3,000 m², I have a second generator of small size with about 3,500 watts, and run a portable air conditioner 10 000 3.

Here's what we stumbled on the generator:

2 portable air conditioning units (12,000 and 8,000) - Continuous Refrigerator - TV DVD continues and machine washing machine and dryer, microwave lamps pair a small charger for mobile phones and laptops

If you get a generator, read all instructions and takeSafety precautions. For example, the generator off and let it cool before fuel. It 'also important not to run the generator in or near the house. My directions said generator is not running in the rain or wet conditions. A small storage shed from the house which is a possible solution to run it.

Here are some other suggestions from my experience:

Try a generator to a "25 cable that is specially designed for a generator, also receive. This is great! Some generators are a little 'weather resistant with items such as strips of rubber on the cover of bushes. I think it's a good feature. My generator starts easily on the first train at any time. It may not be worth paying extra for "e-Start." Start the generator connected to nothing then you start devices one at a time, starting with the largest weight. (Or whatever the signs say always) Gas can be difficult to find after a hurricane. Five 5-gallon cans could last 2 and a half days. AddFuel stabilizer when storing fuel in cans or in the generator. The contaminated oil generators quickly. I changed the oil every 2 days to run with 10-30 full synthetic. (Enter a few bottles in the garage) Protect your generator from being stolen during the operation and storage. A safety cord attached to something permanent could help.