[TheForge] emergency generator

[Walter Mullett]

Dan,

I don't think there is a "cleanness" issue with the items you want to back
up - well, refrigerator.  Since you will not be doing a full stand-by
system, you should really think out how you want to setup your house.  You
will need to isolate those circuits you want backed up so that you will only
feed those.  For those circuits, you have to make sure there is a disconnect
from the utility grid prior to connection to the generator.  If you are
looking at a welder/generator, you will want a manual rather than an
automatic transfer switch.

A source you might look at just to see some options is the Northern catalog.
They have generators and transfer switches.   

Walt

-----Original Message-----
From: theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dan Scheid
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 10:24 AM
To: Sponsored by ABANA
Subject: Re: [TheForge] emergency generator

what about the "cleanness" of the current do you need a filter or something
not to mess up the electronics in the house?
Dan Scheid

> Jerry, I bought a Miller Trailblazer welder and use it as an emergency 
> generator, too.  About $2800, so it's onl;y a bit more expensive than 
> a generator by itself.  A fantastic machine for welding.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jerry Smith" <jfsmith at ameritech.net>
> To: "Sponsored by ABANA" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2004 5:17 PM
> Subject: Re: [TheForge] emergency generator
>
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> > Check House Of Generators. http://www.houseofgenerators.com/
> >
> > Tell them I sent you there.
> >
> > Jerry Smith
> >
> > At 04:46 PM 11/16/2004, you wrote:
> >
> > >I am looking into buying an emergency generator. We live in a rural 
> > >area and have our own well. If the power goes off all the water we 
> > >have is in the pressure tank and hot water heater. If anyone has 
> > >any buying tips it would be great.
> > >
> > >Thanks.
> > >
> > >Bob
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