Generator Thread ....When the power goes out...

[diacnik]

What is the difference in the generators that are described as invertors?

 

[Don231s]

What is the difference in the generators that are described as invertors?

Invertor generators are refined generators, quieter, more stable voltage, and convert AC to DC, store it in a battery, then convert it back to AC. Serene, like the electricity one gets sitting next to a beautiful woman.

Traditional generators are snarling beasts that can produce enough power to light up Six Flags during a Snowpocalypse. Like a Gold Rush stripper on meth.

 

[slick]

My Set Up. I will not go without the necessities if I don't have to. Wife needs oxygen and I need comfort.

 

[Leveraction44]

My Set Up. I will not go without the necessities if I don't have to. Wife needs oxygen and I need comfort.
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Nice system. How about some details/specs. Is that a 500 gallon propane tank? Is it auto-start and transfer? What is the rating of the generator. What is required in terms of maintenance? How long would you expect your fuel to last on a maintained outage? How long have you had it? Would you recommend it?

 

[10thmountain]

Anyone use dual fuel generators? Propane/Gas? How long does a tank of grill propane last?

 

[slick]

Nice system. How about some details/specs. Is that a 500 gallon propane tank? Is it auto-start and transfer? What is the rating of the generator. What is required in terms of maintenance? How long would you expect your fuel to last on a maintained outage? How long have you had it? Would you recommend it?

Generac 16kw, auto transfer, runs the whole house, The Electric company that installed it comes out once a year and changes oil, filter and goes through it thoroughly. It does a self check of itself once a week and runs for five minutes or so. I have had it for two years with no problems at all. The tank you see is 300 gallons and I haven't filled it since the unit was installed. The Generator has around thirteen hours on it.
They were here all day to install it. Very neat installation. Total costs was around $7k. If I sold the house that would be a good incentive to buy.
I had it installed in this location because the hedge muffles the sound and the little fence keeps it hidden from the street. It isn't that loud to begin with.
I'm sure it would run for a few days, especially if I kept the load at a minimum.
I highly recommend the system. When I purchased it ,they gave me a ten year warranty.

 

[Hunterrs]

Nice system. How about some details/specs. Is that a 500 gallon propane tank? Is it auto-start and transfer? What is the rating of the generator. What is required in terms of maintenance? How long would you expect your fuel to last on a maintained outage? How long have you had it? Would you recommend it?

How much did it cost?

 

[slick]

How much did it cost?

Around `Total with all equipment, wiring, permits and they rewired my main box $8200.00

 

[Hunterrs]

Around `Total with all equipment, wiring, permits and they rewired my main box $8200.00

What is the name of the company and their contact info?

 

[slick]

What is the name of the company and their contact info?

Rowell Electric Co
502 West 6th Street
Waynesboro, Ga 30830
Phone 706 554-2861
www.rowellelectric.com