I live in Texas too. Question, did you cut it off any for the 3 days ? Did you have to refuel it or add more oil to it ?

What did you have on?

in houston happen to buy one last month and glad i bought it now need to do this so i wont need all the extension cords

@@kentrelc1 , no, continously for actually 4 days

@@JM-fo1te everything but my central heat and air. Omly because I have a cast iron wood burning fireplace

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@@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast wow thanks

@@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast A no brainer

@theory816 That's sad, even if you were never taught about those dangers it could have been avoided by reading the directions.

Good to know I just bought the same one, wanted to make sure I can run my fridge and deep freezer and sump pump at minimum good to know I can get a few luxuries with it.

My 4000 Sportman generator is on its way. Will this be sufficient to provide electricity for my entire home(2,100sqare footage)? Where can I find someone to build a breaker into my box?

@@unityaboriginelove6595 you need a bigger one than that for the entire house!

@@unityaboriginelove6595 4,000 would not be sufficient it varies on how many big items your powering

@@unityaboriginelove6595 if you have central AC, microwave and electric stove you would not have enough power.

@@alfredozertuche4243 - okay. I may have to take it back. What's the least amount I need to power the entire home? And yes, I have central air and heat, electric stove, and microwave.

Very nice! Gives you a little security!

The Cook Family Homestead Yes it does!

Great point Fred. Another reason to turn the fuel off and run dry, is to prevent your entire fuel tank from leaking all over the floor in the event the float gets stuck. It happened to me 4 years ago.

@@3qgc Also never let in run out of fuel if connected to a load or the AVR will burn up , If you have access to aviation gas it will last longer and not cause carb problems like gas with ethanol does(ethanol breaks down in approx 9 weeks)I have had poor results with fuel stabilizers and think its snake oil .

@@gloknor Unfortunately, my generator has run out of fuel under a load however, I don't recall anything major happening. I'd refill it and be good to go. AVR?

@@3qgc avr is the automatic voltage regulator, I have lost several generators from guys running them out of fuel under load and it ruins the gen head because the avr is trying to compensate for the load and loss of fuel .

Add Seafoam to the fuel. I run in all my gas lawn equipment and everything starts on first pull even after sitting all winter with gas in the tank and carburetor.

You’re exactly right! THAT is the most important information! The rest is something that any halfwit could figure out.

@@1wldnczyguy Really!? The mains switch, breaker, and wiring are the easiest. The generator set is the hardest with the most variables to understand. Just as an example, running a generator off off GAS, LP, or NG will loose a significant amount of power in that order. Especially when it comes to restive and inductive loads. Simple math. Any half dimwit would know that first right!? I'm assuming you have the generator topic already figured out for your application!) Call an electrician do the rest of the easy stuff;)

Eh. I prefer the review on the generator mostly. The wiring is pretty easy.

Absolutely, that's the whole reason I watched

i would like that!

Yes sir lol

Better be safe then sorry, I’m definitely gonna look into this after 40 hrs with no power, thanks to Ercot.

@@Outdoor-Adventures keep you a 55gal drum in your storage building also for gas when needed

Truth...hahahahaha

It’s no coincidence this appears in your suggested videos. 👀

Start slow...then add as you go. Prepare for 72 hours, then a week and so on and so on. It's easy to do! Here are some ideas from our prepper pantry (food storage) to help get you started! God bless you!

For running your house 9000 and up would be the best also if your single don’t get the pull start it does take some will power to pull start Get the electric start use it outside

Watch the cook family homestead videos I learned a lot from those videos.

Depending on where you are generators can be essential to a nice luxury. We are in north Idaho but live in town. Until recently power outages were very short and infrequent. Lately we are getting more and longer outages. So the generator is now something we see as important. We are wired for a generator, much like the OP: with a 50 AMP circuit 240V. This allows for up to max 12,000 Watts . The largest we can hook up is the Duromax 12,000 starting watts and 9500 running watts. Run about $1300. When you add the plug, make sure it is 50A and 240V like that of the OP. That gives you the greatest flexibility.

@@TheCookFamilyHomestead I just started prepping too.

I noticed prices for these have gone up, how much did you pick up yours if you don’t mind me asking

I got mine for $625.00 with a 20% discount about almost 2 years ago I just went in to Harbor Freight last week and it was $865.00 so they’ve gone up in price

How much fuel does it take per day, and do you turning it off, or running 24hours in day?

Agreed I’m in Georgetown Texas, after 92 hours just got electricity back

Yes I’ve been very fortunate to have my electricity here in Dallas during the duration of this crisis....I’ll definitely be investing in a generator now

The cold is way more bearable than living in a power outage when it's 100 degrees outside. I am in Houston, and was without power for 3 days. It reminded me of how bad it gets here when we have hurricanes. So I am shopping for a cheap generator that can power a window unit and not much else.

Time to prep before we suffer the same as texas! God bless for these videos!

Running a central heater off one of these little generators probably won't work. 30A just can't power something running on a 70A breaker in your box. May not be able to run A/C either, depending on size of the unit and the type of starting system it uses. Cooling is more often the challenge in Texas power outages. Heat can be accomplished with a simple indoor propane heater. Also keep in mind that you can convert these generators to use propane or natural gas. Propane keeps a lot longer on the shelf than that damned ethanol gasoline that turns into jell-o after just a few months.

Exactly...I was on line two days ago n harbor showed some in stock, but their doors were closed...now they are all gone.! Crazy, in east Houston.

The fact that we now need generators for every season proves we need to reconnect to the country's power grid. Needing a generator year round is like living in the 3rd world. This is unacceptable.

Definitely not depending on the grid as much as I used to do. Generator a must then solar panels next

We have this set up for our house. My entire town was out for 64 hours but we were fairly comfortable with our generator. In SE Texas with hurricanes it is very necessary to have.

Can you do a video on the generator breaker

make sure an electrician checks and oks"writes off"

SOLAR MUCH QUIET, CHECK OUT KODAK AND GOAL ZERO 😉

@@shonte0 Doesn't do much good when there isn't much sun for long periods of time.

shonte0 battery costs are astronomical and only last less than 10 years and solar panels life is about 25 years - you never recoup you only transfer cost

With a predator ?

@@gradyrogers6707 no, this was twenty + years ago...lol

While back feeding is definitely dangerous for any worker handling the line one thing continually gets overlooked. If you're lucky enough to not injure or kill the person working on the line once power is restore you will most likely have an out of phase situation. If that happens something is going to fail and fail in a significant way. If you're lucky only the panel, generator or both will be destroyed. Main breaker may not save your stuff in time.

i have a main cutoff switch coming into my home/ If i loose power , i plan on shutting the main panel switch off and outside switch to off/ then back feeding thru my dryer plug in to run whole house Is this acceptable ? What problems do you see in my idea ?

That is also dangerous, because the wiring isn't designed for more than 15A per outlet, you can catch wires on fire by backfeeding too much current. Your whole house goes up in flames, also you don't have just the linemen to worry about but it's possible you'll be backfeeding a small portion of the grid to include several homes that are all connected to the same circuit that feeds your home... You MIGHT be able to do something with the plug your dryer uses as that tends to be a 30A circuit but you still need to check with a qualified electrician to be sure.

@Travis Hamler IMO, a lockout switch is mission critical. No way I'd connect my gen to the home without one. They're relatively inexpensive, simple to install, foolproof to use and they never wear out or break. Good call on your part here.

@@freespirit7475 .....not a good idea, for many reasons. Do a search using your words, "generator feed through a drier connection"....and see.

Lol!

It sounds a lot louder on camera. I have an inverter generator that sounds way louder on KZfaq than in person.

Haven't had any electronics fail early from running on this generator? It's hard to find details on whether or not this generator is ok for use with sensitive electronics (THD value).

@Steve Knick no problems yet

@@manbearpig2164 thanks!

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Thanks for the input!

Thanks that is good to know. I wondered if the harbor freight units would be good for only short periods.

4 months? on gas or have you converted to propane??? gone sola pv & battery pack?? tesla powerwall??? engineer 775 or handeeman; tesla car battery pack & pv panels.... you could do multiple wind turbines..... just a suggestion.... free power

you need to change the oil,every wk,if run constant..i know you yanks hate changing oil in your vehicles..

Did you upgrade/ change the spark plug? If so with what plug?

Love this generator!

Will this run your heat and air conditioning unit.

@@lephaporter7833 doubt it unless u have 800 sq ft house

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Thank you!

Zombies can see lights and might investigate.

The pricks stoled mines. But it was my fault too for not having it chained down and locked. Got cameras up now

I’ll place mine in our storage shed and vent with open windows. Run the plug to a lockable box.

@@Rocks_vs_Uzis curtains and light discipline should mitigate much of that risk.

Lol, 556 for zombies

Thanks for watching!

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Is it loud as hell?

Good advice. Not only carbon monoxide is dangerous when using generators. Generators pose any risks other than just carbon monoxide fumes. Here are the portable generator safety rules: this safety information is only for anyone who use a portable gas generator and for those who are planning on getting a portable gas generator. This is just a reminder for everyone’s safety. All generator safety rules should be followed carefully. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. It is important to keep your children safe especially little ones. The portable generator can be hot during an operation. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f5eah5Zys6uypn0.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. We should keep our children safe especially little ones. Hope this helps. Thank you.

@@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast How am I supposed to shut off my RV before turning the generator off?

@@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast 😊

I believe code is at least 5ft from window or door opening. But best to check with city!

Excellent point. Thank you

thanks for the tip!

So you ran 220v along with all the 110v. My pump is 220. My question is will it handle 1 -220v with all the 110v?

Same here, been out of of power on the gulf coast for going on 3days now. Fvck Zeta

Same here. ✋🏾👍🏾

Same here, winter gonna be rough in north Georgia according to Almanac. Be my luck that I spend the $850 and get setup and it's in the mid 50s til April!

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Hope you didn't go with predator. It's made in Chiner. Go with a durostar

1st) Use Synthetic engine oil and you won't have to worry about oil fires due to its higher flash point. I never heard of oil fires except for running out of oil in a bad engine. Check oil level often! #2) The gas tank breather hole should be blocked to prevent fuel tank expanding & contracting with temperature changes (day/night), which will cause fuel to absorb humidity over time, thus you will have water in fuel. Have to remember to take off the blocked hole (toothpick?) on starting. Also, buy non-oxygen fuel (premium) as ethanol base fuel will absorb water and will gel up if it sits too long (stale fuel) Might want to get a 55gal drum of fuel stored in a covered area. #3) Pull the starter rope till you start to feel the compression stroke - which the valves will be closed to the outside air and you won't have to worry about plug/piston/cylinder oxidation. *Best to just start the generator every few months* (I close the fuel valve to run it dry so carburetor won't gum up). On battery start generators, you need to run it to every few months to keep battery charged up and carb clean on gasoline engines. #4) Its carbon monoxide - not dioxide>dioxide is the fizz in soda pop. 10' away from home not a bad idea. Moving farther you will need heavier power cables (not extension cords) to prevent power loss over distant. Windows close by the generator a no-brainer. Actually read the owners manual :-/

I agree with the spare spark plug and quick start spray. We have had old generators that have been dependable for years but none of them started last Summer and my brother had to order spark plugs.

Thank you! God bless my friend.

The reliability has been a common theme so far. Thanks for the comment!

My generators run like a Champ because they are !!! Haha.

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I have cans of non-ethanol gas from Home Depot. Because I don't need the generator every year and that keeps for 5 years. When hurricanes or blizzards are coming, I buy gas and stabil. But I am not wanting to get rid of a lot of bad gas at the end.

Totally agree with the solid tires. If you buy the inflatable tires, you will have to blow them up every time you have to use the generator and it can be bitter cold if it is a blizzard or hot as heck in the summer.

Let me know ur fuel storage information?!

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And Psalm 100:4 on the fridge. Home educating also? Been doing that since 1984. Last child has 1 year left. We've used the Predator 4000 a few times with power outages in northern California lately. And as a contractor on projects. It keeps our home, the business, all our communications systems (2 Internet phones, Roku, email, etc), computers all going so we're merely inconvenienced by the power outages during fire season.

@@robertyoungsrodoyoun7255 Yes we home school as well. We do the Classical Conversation Co-Op biblical based home school. We love it, my wife is a tutor for the home school co opp too. We are in Mid Georgia so our infrastructure goes out with a strong wind. I have been trying to get all my ducks in arrow for the year but its easier said than done.

Here are the portable generator safety rules: this safety information is only for anyone who use a portable gas generator and for those who are planning on getting a portable gas generator. This is just a reminder for everyone’s safety. All generator safety rules should be followed carefully. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. It is important to keep your children safe especially little ones. The portable generator can be hot during an operation. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f5eah5Zys6uypn0.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps. Thank you.

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Patricia Heffernan, you can buy a Supco- Hard Start capacitor that connects to the fan unit capacitor that is on the outside fan and it gives it a 600% increase in boost just to start the A/C going and it turns off itself. I have a four bedroom house and it runs a frigid freezer, small freezer in the garage and TV and light's. It's only a Generac GP5500 watt and I only time I use that cheap unleaded fuel with 10% ethanol is only to run it and that's it! When I don't need it anymore I run all that varnishing fuel out even with that sta-bil stuff it's not gonna keep over a year! I alway leave non-ethanol fuel in it when it sits. The fuel that's currently in it is over a year old and when it looked like we might got either Hurricane Laura or the crazy one before it I went to maje sure everything was up to par and the generator started on the first pull! After having to drain that crappy ethanol fuel that will vanish in 30 day's or maybe a few days longer I'll never go through that again! I always have 3 extra spark plugs, extra air-filter, a carburetor/choke spring because I had one break the second time I needed it, but I was able to temporarily fix it and hoped it helped until it was over..I'm building a generator shed currently which is bringing the generator closer to the box and going from a 23 foot cord down to a 10' twist lock..It's awesome having a/c at night and I do give the generator breaks during the day to take strees of the generator and conserve fuel! I've had this setup since Issac! And having the Supco hard start capacitor also is extending the life of this A/C which was installed in 1996 and still working well.." Knocking on wood now" lol. I'm looking into getting a predator for a backup until I move and get a permanent generator hooked to natural gas! I'm thinking about doing that to this house, but I'll lose power if I do that and it only being a GP5500 generac it might not be enough to run my A/C anymore?! But I swear by those hard start capacitors and very simple to connect to the capacitor inside the fan unit and definitely after use run out all fuel with that ethanol even with Sta-bil it will still varnish after time and it's a pain in the ass to drain when your trying to prepare!! I run it in my lawnmower and weed-eater and for sitting up won't have any trouble cranking them up next year! Thank me later.. BB

@Double J it's very simple and you just connect two wires coming from the Supco 6 Hard Start. Make sure it connected right and you can tie wrap it to the capacitor that's already in the outside compressor fan. A little tip, but you might already know! When you turn off the main power coming from the pole/electric company, before you crank up any generator make sure all breakers are in the off position before you start generator and then click one on at a time..And opposite position when you turn in off to fuel up..You don't want a load when you crank the generator on!! A lot of people don't do that and it can wear down the twist lock generator breaker on genny or can wear out or damage your generator! And I built the shed and it's much closer to the breaker box and went from a 25' 30 amp cord to a 12' and it's working pretty good in this heat! I always keep two back up Supco hard Starts and I've seen knock offs! So be careful and just make sure it says it's from New Jersey!! Screw anything Chinese! I also keep a 220 twist lock breaker for backup. The shorter the cord the better your genny will work.. Almost finished generator shed except I didn't add the setup to push the exhaust out shed and got to cut a hole to run the cord through..I barely have enough cord! I'm wore out from doing a pad to hold it with 19"× 19"× 4" thick and thank god I bought this paver gripper from Germany and it works beautifully! Very good investment and easy on the back and can order a piece two people can carry.. I will do the installation later. Two days working on all this and it was time consuming trying to get the exhaust fan installed they way I wanted it...Wish I could share a picture of it. It's working with no exhaust outlet and the fan is removing a lot of heat but I do have the lid open..

@Double J not to shabby for a Generac GP-5500 and it's running with ethanol gas while testing it in the heat, but I don't go below 76° and I put it on 75° but in this heat and humidity I keep it on 76° with fans and ceiling fans. At night I put that bitch on 71' and if the wind is really kicking I think 70° with my two fans blowing on both sides of the bed blows like I'm riding my motorcycle...lol

Any time!

Install a Soft Start on your Central AC unit. It cost as much as two window units.

I was wondering if it could handle running the ac

I wonder if the bad rings could have been avoided?

Thank you!

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also add some LUCAS oil additive ..... prevents dry starts

I'm in Texas. Although I had electricity the whole time, my mind is made up that I'm getting this. Better safe than sorry

@@catera21 Up north we had 2 ice storms and power in some areas has been out for 9 days.

Texan: I was without power for 72 hours. Never Again

@@catera21 o99o

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Actually, if you use a transfer switch with watts meters, you will already know what you can and can't use. You have to balance the load on both legs of the generator, so you have to calculate in advance, which items are going to go on what circuits in the transfer switch.

How long does it run on a tank of gas, especially If running the central heat/ air ?

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rstephe Even though it's ethanol free you should still use sta-bil. Varnish will still form if the gas sits. As always, add the stabile as soon as you buy the gas, not when you think it's going to sit for a while.

Isaac Kvasager I disagree with you. I have great success with sta bil and have not had any varnish form in gas left in my equipment for the specified duration coverage.

Isaac Kvasager well our experience is different, because I’ve had gas go bad in the past that I forgot to treat while simultaneously having gas that was treated do very well in my equipment.

Are you referring to central air in your 2100 sf home? If so I don't see how you would have enough power to run a 2.5 Ton Condensor let alone a few other appliances and lights in your home with a 5500 continuous/6500 surge generator. The initial surge of turning the Condensor on would overpower your generator and has potential to damage equipment. Also I question the "cleanliness" of the power that is produced from this unit. There is a reason why you are only paying $599 for this unit. Like someone else said do you trust that power in sensitive devices like refrigerators and furnaces that have expensive control boards?

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Mike Bittel see my video below. I put a hard start kit on the ac and it starts easily. I don’t use the stove or hot water heater with the generator on. Most everything else is led and high efficiency. Ive also tuned the generator to produce a steady 60 hertz so its as clean as i need it to be. I had converted it to propane but that dropped the power enough that i went back to gas.

@@jlibert0546 did you tune the generator on propane for the load? you have to tune the regulator for the load you intend to put on the generator.

@THE NOMAD POWER SYSTEM Thanks for the info.

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Thank you!

I too are considering buying one of these after watching your video, where can i buy one from .. i will appreciate the help on where to buy.

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I agree on the well pump. If you look in the description I did another video where I did a longer test with it.

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Thank you my friend!

It also makes you think about turning off the lights more

True. Also, it is a 9kw gen set. They are made to run, at the very minimum, 35-40%. That is like 4kw. What are you going to use in your home that draws a cont. 4kw? I run a 30d36r diesel 3kw and have to hook it to my 240v 4500 watt hot water heater through a 120v outlet (drawing 1250w) just to put a load on it. Otherwise, I'm only drawing about 400 or 500 watts to run my refeidgator and lights.

Maybe he's a Trump supporter, Trump hates LED

@@rclouse72882 we went to an on demand propane water heater and mini split hvac units . our elect bill now is around $160 a month running a 2000 sqft. home with either a/c or heat and a well and charge pump and i work from home and have a full machine shop 2. mills 2. lathes drill presses and compressor. i switched my shop to LEDs 16. 4' shop lights and some smaller 3' single strip lights. draws very little wattage. it's quiet and very bright.

they dont work without elec.

Check with your power co. They might offer a transfer switch that installs behind your electricity meter. They are expensive, but if you can lease it for a bucks a month, it's a cheap/easy way to get the gen running now until you have time to figure out your preferred setup later.

@@TheCdubbleyoo THANK YOU SO MUCH! I appreciate you taking the time to reply.

Yea the harber freight Gen does a good job

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