[jr583]

Originally Posted by flyguy909

So we're getting ready to move down in November and packing and selling off stuff up here in Connecticut.

One of the things I planned to sell was our generator, but before I do I thought I'd ask if it's worth moving. Do many people in the Villages own generators? It's kind of a big one, 9000watts and basically powers our whole house when the power goes out up here.

I'm thinking that it's one more thing that eats up alot of precious garage space... but thought I'd ask.

YES move it down! You may only use it once in every 3-4 years but since you already own it move it and you will be glad when others go without power for anywhere from a few minutes to days. You can put in a small stone filled area or cement pad like I did behind my house to keep my gen on. The neighbors on each side keep reminding me that they have long extension cords so maybe they could get a little juice from me !!! YES of course I will supply some electric to them when needed.

[banjobob]

A decision is do you have the space to store it , a piece of mind just in case, I have one converted to natural gas but have never needed it in 6 years

[graciegirl]

We were out of power for a short time during Irma in which time our neighbor borrowed a very heavy generator from a friend. My husband helped him carry it out of his van. About an hour after it got up and running the power was restored. My husband tore his rotator cuff, but he is better now.

[jarodrig]

I brought my Honda 2400 with us when we moved from Rochester, NY...

That was in 2010

I have not used it once.........

Storage space (including the garage) is at a premium..... so, you be the judge.....

[TheMoyers]

I am a "belts and suspenders" engineer. I brought my 2000 watt along down from NY where we had a whole house built-in unit. Have not used it except for some lawn work just to give it exercise, but I intend to keep it. Have been here 5 years and never had to use it. It is cheap insurance to have one.

[Madelaine Amee]

We lost power for a little over a week through Irma. We are on Glenview. Messy storm, some streets in our neighborhood had power some didn't. I lost EVERYTHING in the freezer, not only expensive, but what a filthy mess to clean out. Then think about no A.C. No lights. Thankfully, my neighbor found a huge one from someone and hooked us both up.

Bring it ............ the storms are getting worse.

[Toymeister]

I have a new in sealed box 2000 watt inverter generator that I tried to sell on this forum a week ago for 300.00. Based on the lack of interest on it I say it's reasonable to expect that there is no secondary market for them here. At least in fair weather

[Chatbrat]

If you have a small generator, think about getting a small window a/c that you can use on a temp basis--Fl without a/c between may and now is unbearable-- you can alternate the genes between the frog and a/c

[davem4616]

Sounds like you have your answer. Hurricanes need to be taken seriously and they can cause considerable damage, however The Weather Station can sometimes make it appear to be a lot worse that it actually is. All things considered, if you are prepared, and take it seriously The Villages is a pretty safe place to hunker down in during a FL hurricane.

[Domenick]

I bought a generator about ten years ago. I would start it up every year to make sure it would start when I needed it. Over the last few years I neglected it until last year when we had a major hurricane coming our way. I took it out and tried and tried but could not get it to start. The gas had gone bad. Thank God we did not need it. Now it is just taking up space in my garage until I can get around to selling it. I have never lost power in my area in twelve years that I have been here. We even had a tornado hit one block away with complete destruction we never lost power. Like other have said unless you have some medical needs that are live threatening I would not bother to bring it down.

[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by Toymeister

I have a new in sealed box 2000 watt inverter generator that I tried to sell on this forum a week ago for 300.00. Based on the lack of interest on it I say it's reasonable to expect that there is no secondary market for them here. At least in fair weather

Put it up for sale again .... lots of hurricane scare news!

[Shimpy]

Portable generators are not all they are cracked up to be. During 2 hurricanes in S. Florida when we lost power for 4 days each we used it on fans, lights and refrigrator but it made so much noise we turned it off at night so our neighbors could sleep and we lost food anyway. If I would ever do it again I'd get a Honda which is super quiet. I had to start it every 4 to 6 weeks or it wouldn't start when you needed it because of old gas even with Seafoam in it. You also have to have lots of gallons of gas on hand before the storm hits. I ended up giving my generator to my son and since being here 8 years never had a use for one.

[OhioBuckeye]

Originally Posted by flyguy909

So we're getting ready to move down in November and packing and selling off stuff up here in Connecticut.

One of the things I planned to sell was our generator, but before I do I thought I'd ask if it's worth moving. Do many people in the Villages own generators? It's kind of a big one, 9000watts and basically powers our whole house when the power goes out up here.

I'm thinking that it's one more thing that eats up alot of precious garage space... but thought I'd ask.

Whole house generators are great, if you're talking about the ones that kick on when the power goes out. I have one but it's only a 4400 watt. It has 2 110v & 1 220v. Unfortunately it didn't work when Irma came thru. We were staying out at Hourbour Hills, they lost power in the whole subdivision, here in the Villages we never lost power. You're lucky if you can bring it here if you're planning on being a resident & selling you old home. They're to expensive to give to the new owners!

[Nucky]

We lost power for a week in The Villages. It could be any Village not just the Historic Section like in the Irma Storm.

You really have to experience a week down in Florida with no electric. If you ever had the misfortune of having this experience you wouldn't ask the question you did.

Not bringing the generator that you already possess would be the same as falling off a cruise ship at sea and someone throwing you a life raft and you throw it back

because it's the wrong color. Pack it, bring it, protect it, feel good about your decision.