Black Snowman
Member
Natural gas generators that work off the gas lines to your home are available as well as propane. These are generally larger and more expensive models though.
A Couple Hurricane Lessons Learned.
- Thread starter Redlg155
- Start date
- Status
OP
OP
Redlg155
Member
One other lesson that I did learn was to make sure you have some money set aside for emergencies.
A week at a hotel sure beats toughing it out at home with no power.
Good Shooting
Red
A week at a hotel sure beats toughing it out at home with no power.
Good Shooting
Red
CZ-100
Member
The eye of Francis came over our house. We lost power on Friday and did not come back on for another 10 days.
Luckily we have a 30 foot travel trailer which has a fridge, hot water heater, stove, oven and such, everything needed to live comfortably and a 5500 watt generator (locked to tree), which was able to power all of the trailer (including the A/C)
and I also had it wired to the house so lights and stuff could be used.
Generator burned 7 gal for every 13 hrs of use. I have one 28 gal gas tank which has wheels and a nozzle and 4, 5 gal gas cans, also have 60 gal tank in my boat, although it only had ~ 50 gal in it. I did not need it, the ~ 50 gal of gas lasted over the time I needed before I could drive and get gas.
A couple of nights early in the am (2-3 am) I was awoken by my dog (Good Girl ) and saw cars cruising very slowly through the neighborhood. Defiantly looking for an opportunity, I do not know why, but they decided not to stop at my house.
We are on City water while not drinkable because of a drop in pressure, but is Great for showers, we also had enough drinking water stocked up so that was not a problem.
Never thought about not having enough fire power or ammo though.
PLAN, PLAN, PLAN.. that is the answer.
My wife why never really giving me crap about the things I do planing and such, actually apologized to me for the little sarcastic things she has said in the past about planning and being prepared.
Luckily we have a 30 foot travel trailer which has a fridge, hot water heater, stove, oven and such, everything needed to live comfortably and a 5500 watt generator (locked to tree), which was able to power all of the trailer (including the A/C)
and I also had it wired to the house so lights and stuff could be used.Generator burned 7 gal for every 13 hrs of use. I have one 28 gal gas tank which has wheels and a nozzle and 4, 5 gal gas cans, also have 60 gal tank in my boat, although it only had ~ 50 gal in it. I did not need it, the ~ 50 gal of gas lasted over the time I needed before I could drive and get gas.
A couple of nights early in the am (2-3 am) I was awoken by my dog (Good Girl
) and saw cars cruising very slowly through the neighborhood. Defiantly looking for an opportunity, I do not know why, but they decided not to stop at my house.We are on City water while not drinkable because of a drop in pressure, but is Great for showers, we also had enough drinking water stocked up so that was not a problem.
Never thought about not having enough fire power or ammo though.
PLAN, PLAN, PLAN.. that is the answer.
My wife why never really giving me crap about the things I do planing and such, actually apologized to me for the little sarcastic things she has said in the past about planning and being prepared.
My planning was not good enough. Fortunately I faired well this time. Compared to many around me. Only need a chainsaw (if they get them back in stock) to take down a very large tree branch laying over my fence. I have learned that I am not properly prepared and am doing the research now to find out the best things to put in place for the next time.
External or "bed" transfer tank
I have a 50 gal tank usable for 42 gal loads of fuel when prices dip. Usualy around Wed. I would never get this fully installed in another truck as it is installed as a second tank on this one. Could help save a bundle if I had work between the West coast and the Rockies. Not legal in Kali with gasoline.
Instead I would wire the pump with a hose to transfer to other vehicles or power eq. This truck does not slip easy on Thursdays when prices here hit the roof.
1,300 mile range rocks.
I have a 50 gal tank usable for 42 gal loads of fuel when prices dip. Usualy around Wed. I would never get this fully installed in another truck as it is installed as a second tank on this one. Could help save a bundle if I had work between the West coast and the Rockies. Not legal in Kali with gasoline.
Instead I would wire the pump with a hose to transfer to other vehicles or power eq. This truck does not slip easy on Thursdays when prices here hit the roof.
1,300 mile range rocks.
craig
Member
i repair small engines for a living and fuel stabilizer does work for a limited time. if you get some 55 gal. drums, add stabilzer, fill them, and keep them sealed, and away from the sun and big temp changes the gas will stay good for up to a year. in a small generator fuel tank it won't keep as long because the tank is vented. the best thing to do is start them once a month for about 5 min. and change the fuel every 3 months. you can use the fuel in your car or boat. another thing you can do is buy a carb kit or carburetor and keep it for a spare. an extra oil alert is handy too (if equipped) because when they go out it kills the ignition.
- Status
Similar threads
- Locked
