Entropy Posted December 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 just rotating through my genny gas today. Too bad the price it high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 wormdunker, Art gave you the way to size an inverter. I agree, running deep cycles + inverter in not ideal if you get hit with an extended outage however, the genny was not in the budget this year hence my battery backup solution. at least being a fisherman, i know my deep cycles are in good shape though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormdunker Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Thanx for your replies. Sounds like a gas genny is the way to go. I like Honda generators, used them at work - they're bullett proof & quiet! Any comments on which gen to purchase? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entropy Posted December 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 If you are running a sump pump get one that is at lest 2700 watt running, and at least 3000 watt start up. I picked up my 3000/4000 champion at CTC for $300, comes with a wheel kit. Had one with out a wheel kit in the past and am glad I have with now. Steer away from the 1000 / 1200 watt ones, as many will agree they are not suitable for most sump pumps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entropy Posted December 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 All of Prince Edward County is without electricity now. And the forecast doesn't look good for them. http://www.hydroone.com/stormcenter3/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.brock Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 I'd like to ride the storm out with Jaclyn of the weather network! HH Hahaha, the key word being "ride" there's a couple of them on there, Michelle Nelson too, those skirts and those curves, Let It Snow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkrp Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 we hunker down in the missle silo with 5000 rounds of ammo, 20 years supply of food and water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 Dont fall for the media hype. Preparing for storms is a little paranoid if you ask me. Enjoy it, we dont get a good one often enough! People have forgotten how to survive in one generation. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurechucker Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 I go to bed and get up in the morning... has worked for decades. have to agree with this post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i2cool2fool Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 Dont fall for the media hype. Preparing for storms is a little paranoid if you ask me. Enjoy it, we dont get a good one often enough! People have forgotten how to survive in one generation. S. I agree in spirit with you but a dry basement is important to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 Preparing for storms is a little paranoid if you ask me. Not sure what you find paranoid about being prepared for winter storms Shane, infact I seem to recall you talking recently about having good winter tires on your car, so isn't that being ready for a storm ?? Extra firewood for a wood stove, maybe a generator to run the essentials in your home, some flashlights nearby for when the power goes out, maybe a full propane tank for the BBQ ?? I carry a box in my truck with extra warm clothes and spare winter boots, a box of sand and a shovel....just in case. I dunno, but I always admire folks who are ready for what Mother Nature throws at them, rather than the guy who just sits back, does nothing, and then whine because a big snow storm caught him off guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 I don't go outside. The only people that have problems with the power outages are the neighbors with basements. Edit, I go outside to move the vehicles from under the trees. I better get out of my smoking jacket and get into gear. Stay warm and dry all. I actually love a good storm, when's it coming? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 You wont find me whining Lew! It just seems like evry little weather event these days is the end of the world. Really, whats the worst case scenario? We lose power for a few days...maybe a week? its not life or death for me, so I just do like wayne and go to bed, and get up in the morning. I know me and mine will be fine. I guess im always prepared and never really put much thought into it. I guess its the media hype that bothers me the most. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 You wont find me whining Lew! Never said you were Shane, I just suggested it's nice to be ready when bad stuff happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 we hunker down in the missle silo with 5000 rounds of ammo, 20 years supply of food and water O please 5000 rounds wouldn't even get you a redneck badge down here in the USA. lol Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirCranksalot Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 Preparation--you mean apart from stopping at the beer store and liquor store?? Don't know nuttin' bout that!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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