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2. I like the battery idea for a short outage....

Sun Nov 24, 2013, 01:03 PM

Nov 2013

are they dangerous? Why no concrete floor? can I just keep it plugged into a regular outlet until I need it?

As far as the generator goes, after Sandy I think it's a good idea to have one here. I can get gas (there is a station 2 blocks away) and any electrical work will get done by my electrician.

Where is the safest place to keep your generator? Do you know anything about the easiest brands to use?

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Help...I am a Babe in the Woods of emergency generators! [View all] Walk away Nov 2013 OP

The best way. lumberjack_jeff Nov 2013 #1

I like the battery idea for a short outage.... Walk away Nov 2013 #2

batteries stored on concrete... lumberjack_jeff Nov 2013 #4

What do you think of this???? Walk away Nov 2013 #5

55 amp-hours is not very much capacity. lumberjack_jeff Nov 2013 #6

I was thinking of using the battery just for the computer and TV/cable Walk away Nov 2013 #7

The most complex / expensive single part will be the 'separate electrical panel'.. X_Digger Nov 2013 #3

I think I'm going to look for a portable to run the fridge and some lights off of .... Walk away Nov 2013 #8

Well, an entry-level gas generator would handle the fridge and some lights. X_Digger Nov 2013 #9

One thing to keep in mind Nac Mac Feegle Nov 2013 #10

Size the generator to the house Crazypolitics25 Mar 2014 #11

Thanks! Just in time. Walk away Mar 2014 #12