Run Your Generator

[gdm42001]

Well, here comes the first storm of the season...

Might be a good time to break out your Generator and warm it up.

I fire mine up once a month, put a load on it and let it run for at least an hour.

I put it in my Outlook Calendar so it reminds me every month.

 

[thysrof]

Good call I need to do the same

 

[northbay-reefer]

I haven't even taken mine out of the box ... lol ... I bought it last year.

 

[gdm42001]

I haven't even taken mine out of the box ... lol ... I bought it last year.

I would not wait until tomorrow night to try and fire it up.....:lolspin:

 

[gdm42001]

Honeywell HW2000i Portable Inverter Generator

Honeywell HW2000i Portable Inverter Generator

In case you still need one, Honeywell now makes one for much less than the Honda. $549.99

• 125cc Honeywell OHV 4-stroke engine
• 1.7 gallon fuel tank
• Two 120 volt AC outlets
• One 12 volt DC outlet
• Low oil shutoff
• Built-in circuit breakers
• Injection molded case with carry handle
• Includes oil canister and tool kit
• 2000 continuous watt rating
• 2100 maximum watt rating
• 70 dB sound rating at full load
  (Honda is 59dB at load)
• Runs 5 hours on one tank of gas (50% load)
• Weight 58 lbs

 

[Reef Bass]

If my power goes could I run a long extension cord up to one of you please? :lol:

Good info about the inexpensive generator Guy thanks. Are those available locally? And good use of Outlook to remind you to fire your generator up to keep it functional.

Honda seems to have a lock on being the quietest.

Not having a generator or disposable income to buy one, my current plan should the power go (heaven forbid!) is to take a 12v battery of my boat and hook up my 12v inverter to it. It will allow my vortech to push water around at least, though I won't be able to heat or run lights. Certainly not even close to ideal but better than completely stagnant water.

 

[gdm42001]

If my power goes could I run a long extension cord up to one of you please? :lol:

Good info about the inexpensive generator Guy thanks. Are those available locally? And good use of Outlook to remind you to fire your generator up to keep it functional.

Honda seems to have a lock on being the quietest.

Not having a generator or disposable income to buy one, my current plan should the power go (heaven forbid!) is to take a 12v battery of my boat and hook up my 12v inverter to it. It will allow my vortech to push water around at least, though I won't be able to heat or run lights. Certainly not even close to ideal but better than completely stagnant water.

I bought the backup power unit for the Vortech, Generator is for the rest of the system, and maybe some lights, or whatever.

 

[Reef Bass]

Nice!

I need to win the lottery.

 

[Steve Ruddy]

$20 battery air pumps that come on when power is interrupted work well for those that can't afford a generator. I have them on all my maintenance tanks.

 

[gdm42001]

Well, another month has gone by, and another storm.
Still in the Box Tom???
Running mine tomorrow

 

[corallineadam]

having lived in the middle of the redwoods in humboldt county, i have had my run-ins with unexpected power outages more often than id like to recount!
and being that i was so far from civilization, the power would sometimes be out for days, not hours. i remember one new years eve the power went out and didnt come back on for almost a week. i lost my mandarin and a reeeaaaaalllyyy cool acan during that outage :'( sad times...
but the rest of the tank miraculously pulled through.
all i did was wrap the tank in a comforter to keep the heat in and i used a baster to manually circulate the h2o every couple of hours religiously. it worked for the most part (minus the poor mandarin and the poor acan )

 

[gdm42001]

Good time to bring this reminder back up again
after reading this : http://www.MrSaltWaterTank.com/mr-saltwater-tank-tv-friday-am-quick-tip-56-when-where-and-if/comment-page-1/#comment-3949 :headwalls:

 

[Reef Bass]

Linky no worky.

 

[gdm42001]

http://www.mrsaltwatertank.com/mr-s...hen-where-and-if/comment-page-1/#comment-3949


Let's try that again

 

[Reef Bass]

Worky good now! Thanks.

He's got a point. I'm not sure I'd go as far as creating a code to send to people so they know I'm not drunk texting them, but having a plan is a darn good idea.

 

[gdm42001]

Worky good now! Thanks.

He's got a point. I'm not sure I'd go as far as creating a code to send to people so they know I'm not drunk texting them, but having a plan is a darn good idea.

I know we are not used to things like that guy that was without power for 10 days here, but it does happen in the worst of storms.

 

[gdm42001]

This would run all but your Halides

This would run all but your Halides

Costco.com
Duracell 1000 Watt Running, 1200 Watt Peak Inverter Generator $70.00 off
$199.99 Delivered however
For the privilege of living in California
CARB compliant model available for $229.99 delivered

• Voltage: 120
• Engine: 63cc 2.5 HP
• 2 Stroke
• Recoil Start
• Fuel tank: .66 gal (unit will run for 5 hours at half load or 3 hours at full load)
• (1) 20 amp outlet
• Total Harmonic Distortion under 5%
• Decibel at 23ft: 60dB
• Weight: 27.8 lbs
• Dimensions: 13.4"x12.6"x13.6" (LxWxH)

Warning for California Residents Regarding Proposition 65:
This product uses gasoline which contains, and when combusted emits, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm.

 

[Reef Bass]

"Due to overwhelming demand, the California approved model is now out of stock. No additional quantities will be available. We apologize for the inconvenience."

Thanks anyway. Maybe it's available elsewhere?

 

[gdm42001]

"Due to overwhelming demand, the California approved model is now out of stock. No additional quantities will be available. We apologize for the inconvenience."

Thanks anyway. Maybe it's available elsewhere?

wow, bummer

 

[gdm42001]

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