Portable generator advice
I am looking to purchase a portable generator to power some of my home during a power outage. While I don’t lose power very often, storms are getting more unpredictable and I would rather be prepared....
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SidecarFlip wrote:
I have a Generac (Honeywell) 17KW NG fired standby unit for the house (15 years old) and a diesel powered (John Deere) 25 KW standby for the farm.
I would never invest in a portable genny as backup power. Standby units are much more reliable, easier to maintain and cheaper.
Do you actually use anywhere near the capacity of these generators? Does the noise they make matter at all?
I'd argue your Generac is not more reliable than a Honda inverter generator let alone MUCH more reliable.
How is a fixed generator easier to maintain than a portable generator? I can move my portable genny into my heated shop and work on it if ever needed. (In over 35 years living in the woods, I've never needed during an outage. Just do annual maintenance once a season)
