mge_1 2 Posted October 7, 2013 testing out my new setup this year and no more extension cords all over the house. finally got to install my interlocking switch and exterior inlet. as long as the gas stations do not run out of gas we should be ok hehe. anyone else here preparing for some power outages? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJSigfan 218 Posted October 7, 2013 Same here!! Already lost power for about 30 minutes during the afternoon storm. Gennie bought and transfer switch installed and gas stored in 5 5 gallon cans... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Njbanshee 9 Posted October 7, 2013 I have a similar set up. I almost want the power to go out just to use it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted October 7, 2013 I have a similar set up. I almost want the power to go out just to use it. CURSE YOU. 12 days last year - not looking forward to anything like that this year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nac 3 Posted October 7, 2013 Ordered my gen. subpanel last year during Sandy the eletrical supply I use never lost power I did for 10 days. Had to wait 3 months to get the one I wanted use up to 20000 watt gen. They had palets of the smallers ones. Got it installed in the spring. Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Bill 649 Posted October 7, 2013 I have a similar set up. I almost want the power to go out just to use it. Pull the main and go from there. Test before you need it. Same here!! Already lost power for about 30 minutes during the afternoon storm. Gennie bought and transfer switch installed and gas stored in 5 5 gallon cans... Stabilize the fuel. I use Startron and high test. Never a problem. Keep fuel bowl empty till you need to use it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iCARRY 0 Posted October 7, 2013 I am definitely not ready for a power outage, but I am ready for lots of other things. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mge_1 2 Posted October 7, 2013 I have a similar set up. I almost want the power to go out just to use it. I said the same thing today lol... But ya joking aside, feels good to have backup power. Just in case. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Njbanshee 9 Posted October 7, 2013 Mine has been tested. I can run my entire house with every light turned on and only use half the power on a honda 5000. I have my heater and hot water heater hooked up. All the rooms in the house but two have power. I also have a nice collection of gas cans. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plinkster5000 0 Posted October 7, 2013 Please do not store full plastic gaz cans in the attached garage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverado427 10,751 Posted October 8, 2013 I am definitely not ready for a power outage, but I am ready for lots of other things. +1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJSigfan 218 Posted October 8, 2013 Please do not store full plastic gaz cans in the attached garage. Why is that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RecessedFilter 222 Posted October 8, 2013 We've got a Kohler standby that is...standing-by...for the next hurricane. We are rather self sufficient so the generator is there just for two sump pumps, fridge, and some lights. Also have a portable Honda generator as back up and tons of 5 gallon gas cans. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mge_1 2 Posted October 8, 2013 Mine has been tested. I can run my entire house with every light turned on and only use half the power on a honda 5000. I have my heater and hot water heater hooked up. All the rooms in the house but two have power. I also have a nice collection of gas cans. Nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
olderguy 0 Posted October 8, 2013 As I was reading this thread, the light by my computer went off, my computer UPC beeped for awhile and the light came back on. I walked downstairs and could hear the generator outside humming on natural gas. I think I am ready. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryan_j 0 Posted October 8, 2013 I have a GenerLink and EU6500iS Honda generator. It works well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryan_j 0 Posted October 8, 2013 testing out my new setup this year and no more extension cords all over the house. finally got to install my interlocking switch and exterior inlet. as long as the gas stations do not run out of gas we should be ok hehe. anyone else here preparing for some power outages? Don't depend on gas stations. Remember what happened after Sandy... store your own gas, use a stabilizer and use it out every 6 months in your car. I keep 30 gallons spare in a detached shed, enough for a couple of weeks at 4-5 hours usage per day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mge_1 2 Posted October 8, 2013 Don't depend on gas stations. Remember what happened after Sandy... store your own gas, use a stabilizer and use it out every 6 months in your car. I keep 30 gallons spare in a detached shed, enough for a couple of weeks at 4-5 hours usage per day. You are correct... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mpflood 0 Posted October 8, 2013 Christ,with the gas meter right there maybe you should get a Nat.gas carb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryan_j 0 Posted October 8, 2013 Christ,with the gas meter right there maybe you should get a Nat.gas carb That's not a bad idea. I've been thinking of modding mine to use with propane. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maintenanceguy 510 Posted October 8, 2013 We have a portable generator. I plug-connected the power line to our oil fired heater and well pump a couple of years ago. I do not have a transfer switch but I can unplug both from the receptacle and plug them into the generator instead. An extension cord and we've got lights too. We were only out a few days with Sandy but just having running water and heat made it much more bearable. For gas, I keep 5 gal in the generator and have 3 more 5 gallon containers. I rotate gas into my mower all summer just like we rotate food in the pantry. I can go 3 days on 20 gallons of gas if I'm careful. After Sandy, we now fuel up the cars if there is a threat of a storm so I could siphon another 40 gallons if we got desperate. Remember, a lot of portable gasoline equipment ends up in the repair shop because gas sat in the carburetor bowl for too long and evaporated leaving "varnish". The carburetor gets gummed up, plugged up, and the float won't move freely. Run your carburetors dry when the season is over. Turn off the fuel petcock and run the generator until it stalls. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CMJeepster 2,779 Posted October 8, 2013 NJGF generator thread: http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php?/topic/41566-talk-about-non-gasoline-generators-propane-nat-gas/page__st__30 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peppers 1 Posted October 8, 2013 I put some solar panels on my shed to optima batteries and 110 converter. Can run anything I need on it also got a generator wound up loaning if out last year only lost power for 8 hours Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mge_1 2 Posted October 8, 2013 I put some solar panels on my shed to optima batteries and 110 converter. Can run anything I need on it also got a generator wound up loaning if out last year only lost power for 8 hours Was debating on doing the same in my shed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSF01 13 Posted October 8, 2013 I put some solar panels on my shed to optima batteries and 110 converter. Can run anything I need on it also got a generator wound up loaning if out last year only lost power for 8 hours How tough are solar panels? I'd worry they could be damaged in something like a hurricane. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted October 8, 2013 How tough are solar panels? I'd worry they could be damaged in something like a hurricane. ANYTHING could potentially be damaged in a hurricane. There are thin film flexible solar panels on the market. IMO solar PV isn't quite efficient enough YET to make financial sense as a normal day to day power source. As a backup, I'd be worried about battery capacity and life. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryan_j 0 Posted October 8, 2013 After Sandy, we now fuel up the cars if there is a threat of a storm so I could siphon another 40 gallons if we got desperate. I have tried this without success. Seems like a lot of cars make it difficult to siphon gas from them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banka871 0 Posted October 8, 2013 Dont forget to keep an eye on your sheds. My town had a big problem with stolen gas after Sandy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeerSlayer 241 Posted October 8, 2013 Why is that?Tell me thats a rhetorical question please!!! Sent using Tapatalk 2 NOW FREE!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malsua 1,422 Posted October 8, 2013 I have tried this without success. Seems like a lot of cars make it difficult to siphon gas from them. Most have a check ball and some have a screen. The check ball prevents a leak in a roll over and the screen prevents debris and siphoning. If you have a small tube, like 1/4", you can possibly get it in some vehicles. Most will be impossible without puncturing the tank itself(or taking the filler hose off, or pumping it out with the fuel pump) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites