010 What is a Backup Emergency Generator, Choose one for Standy Power Generation - The Prepper Podcast
Summary: <a href="http://theprepperpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/71QaLYMAkeL._SL1500_.jpg"></a> I answer the question," What is a backup emergency generator?" I explain to you how to choose one for your standby power generation. More information on this topic may be found on my <a title="Clever Survivalist Blog" href="http://cleversurvivalist.com/" target="_blank">Survivalist Blog</a>, post <a title="Choosing a Generator for Your Home Generator" href="http://cleversurvivalist.com/2013/01/22/choosing-a-generator-for-your-home-generator/" target="_blank">Choosing a Generator</a> <a title="Choosing a Generator for Your Home Generator" href="http://cleversurvivalist.com/2013/01/22/choosing-a-generator-for-your-home-generator/" target="_blank">for Your</a> <a title="Choosing a Generator for Your Home Generator" href="http://cleversurvivalist.com/2013/01/22/choosing-a-generator-for-your-home-generator/" target="_blank">Home Generator</a>. Housekeeping: Go to<a title="The Prepper Podcast on iTunes" href="http://theprepperpodcast.com/itunes" target="_blank"> ITunes</a> and leave me a review and comment. Also you can subscribe on <a title="The Prepper Podcast on Stitcher Radio" href="http://theprepperpodcast.com/stitcher" target="_blank">Stitcher Radio</a> Call in number is (978) KNOWS-IT, (978) 566-9748 * First, What loads are in your house? You want to size your generators for this. * Generator Load Ratings * 2000/3000 Watt means 2000 continuous and 3000 peak * Most typical homes can use a 5000 watt generator and run most loads * If you do it correctly you can run most everything on 2500 Watts. * Load Rotation * Load reduction * <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0080JQEJO/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=cleversurviv-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B0080JQEJO&adid=17DSF0K9Y6YDDKGHKBP6&" target="_blank" shape="rect">LED Christmas lights </a> * <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000Z6JZU/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=cleversurviv-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B0000Z6JZU&adid=1QC7HG1J7AWP2T9BFSN6&" target="_blank" shape="rect">hand-cranked blender</a> * <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003BMDGHI/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=cleversurviv-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B003BMDGHI&adid=02D96HDC9R7CB263QHN5&" target="_blank" shape="rect">a French press</a> * Small heating or cooling of individual people * Cooking with propane, gas, or alcohol stoves, burners, and grills. * <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0018C6BDE/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=cleversurviv-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B0018C6BDE&adid=0G8F1HPXF1CV4BA5BZ6K&" target="_blank">2 Watt LED Bulb</a> * <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002ZBJ25G/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=cleversurviv-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B002ZBJ25G&adid=1W2QA8M4KYVW1QF93C7F&" target="_blank">7.5 Watt LED Bulb</a> * A decent fridge can be turned on for a couple of hours and then shut off most of the day, as long as it is kept closed. Same with freezers. * Generator Price: Typically 7-10 dollars/watt. * Permanent, PTO mounted, portable models... There are others as well. * Portable Generators are cheaper that permanent ones * Natural Gas Generators ($1.50 - $2 cheaper per gallon for similar power output) * Generac and Champion are both decent brands. * Generators: * <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004918MO2/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=cleversurviv-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B004918MO2&adid=0ZGX78REWNN9R6P70VPP&" target="_blank">4000 Watt 7HP Generator</a> * <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004BKI0ZM/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=cleversurviv-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B004BKI0ZM&adid=09NWAPJKVCPQQ1348R60&" target="_blank">7000 Watt 13HP Generator</a> * <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0018C6BDE/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=cleversurviv-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B0018C6BDE&adid=0G8F1HPXF1CV4BA5BZ6K&" target="_blank">100...</a>
