From the top yes, but nothing comes out of the bottom. I’ll try to get some pictures later.Originally Posted by LittleLebowski
From the top yes, but nothing comes out of the bottom. I’ll try to get some pictures later.
I use Obama cans, because vented ones are too expensive. If they're not stored in a semi-climate controlled space however, make sure to keep them full. I had one sitting outside, in the shade, that went from inside to outside and was half full, split a seam from vapor pressure build up. Always keep them out of direct sunlight as well.
Well, feeling good about having gotten the generator, although without having had a chance yet to make preps for the back-feed or having an electrician install the transfer switch, I'm not sure what I'll get out of it.
But at least I have it!
and, I'm more inspired to get an electrician out to talk with them about getting that transfer switch installed.
Got fuel? How is your weather looking?
#RESIST
What is the group think on this generator?
Westinghouse iGen4200 Hybrid Open Frame Inverter Generator - 3500 Rated Watts & 4200 Peak Watts - Gas Powered - RV Ready Outlet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HYP21HW..._NUeADbHSHT5B2
Seems to be the cheapest inverter generator I have found.
Wife picked up bout 15 gallons, god bless her.
I bought one of these generic siphons before Irma, and it works as intended to siphon out gas from my yard equipment and generators.
https://www.amazon.com/Koehler-Enterprises-RA990-Multi-Use-Transfer/
I like the Eagle 5 gallon metal cans. Not super cheap, but not much more than the crappy plastic one's either.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004Y75M/
thanks on both counts.
The cans you linked to are what I mostly see on jobsites, and the direction I'm leaning, but I'd sure love to find something that's got a more rectilinear form factor for more efficient storage.
ETA:
this is the way I'm leaning. I'm thinking 3-4 of these.
https://www.amazon.com/Wavian-USA-JC.../dp/B007ZICYXQ
Last edited by rob_s; 08-30-2019 at 05:15 AM.
At least you can run a cord to your fridge for a few hours a day. Maybe since you are in FL you can buy a small room A/C to help you sleep at night.
...my house has a transfer switch that I still have yet to try. It was installed by the previous owner. I have no idea what circuits are powered or not. My plan, if we lose power, is to remove the Nests and then try to power the circuits one-by-one. And then install the upstairs Nest and see how much power that A/C unit pulls (summer). In the winter I will start with the downstairs Nest since that unit has a propane furnace.
Is this for your house? Specs look decent for an inverter but I am sure those are loud. It would suck at an RV park.
I have been running my 8000w once a month and its loud. I might slowly buy the Predator 3500w, and then another, to quietly power stuff down the road. A single 3500W Pred can also go camping with us.
In the past, my old Kipor has been used to run the refrigerator. It should power an oil filled heater if it came down to it as well.
@rob_s
https://www.interlockkit.com/Default.asp
I know you can't get one done in time before Dorian comes knockin', but think about that for the future.
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