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Originally Posted by Toymeister
I lived through an emergency where there was no power for ten days in a 75 mile radius. Here is my take:
If you are reasonably comfortable you'll do fine. Comfort includes fan or AC, fridge, internet and television.
I did it during the emergency with a generator. I observed my neighbors who quickly found that gasoline or propane is used by large generators quickly and fuel is hard to obtain. No rational person thinks the propane company is promptly coming by to fill your underground tank before it's empty during an emergency.
The whole home generators powered by buried PROPANE tanks will be empty within four days. Every gas can within a hundred miles will be gone as well as extension cords. Water, in the meantime will always be available.
So what to do? Buy a small efficient inverter generator less than 2500 watts. Two five gallon gas cans and a full golf cart will provide 7 1/2 days of power (1000 watt Genset) 24/7 or 15 days at 12 hours a day. 1000 watts powers your fridge, internet, TV, some lights and fans. Yes, that's right all of that with a thousand watts, I know as I've done it.
A 2500 watt Genset will power all that and a small window AC unit. Yes, you'll have extension cords everywhere but so what. You'll be comfortable at less than $1,000
Any specific questions? I'll be happy to elaborate.
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Nice economical approach - thanks for the outline.
One option not mentioned - If u have a natural gas line coming into ur home you can tap that for “unlimited” generator power.