[TheForge] emergency generator

[Dan Scheid]

hmm ok was hoping to be able to run the TV and such . also the house is wire
so that the room with the TV and the kitchen are on the same circuit. (cheap
fast)
Dan
> 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
> >
> >
> > > 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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