Be careful with generators

noe-place wrote:

Tvov wrote:
Generators are perfectly fine to use, but just keep in mind basic safety precautions.

I've never owned a portable gen and I probably never will.

Do bear in mind that small engines in generators aren't really different from small engines in lawn mowers, pressure washers, rototillers, log splitters, or other such gizmos. Generators are a little more likely to be used in a single somewhat enclosed area than most other power equipment, so probably contribute more frequently to CO poisoning.

(My lawn mower, as a matter of fact, has an engine made by Onan in it. It's a nice little engine and runs well despite having a lot of use and occasionally indifferent maintenance; my only complaint is that parts when needed are frightfully expensive.)