On 12/10/2011 7:49 AM, Dan Penoff wrote:
Actually, NG is considered an acceptable fuel source in most municipalities,
with the exception of areas covered by earthquake codes, such as California.
That being said, given the choice I would stuck with LP since it's a dedicated
source and has a higher BTU content, giving you more output (kW) from the
generator.
I would also get a tank that has at least a week's fuel capacity. Big up-front
expense, but at least you don't have to worry about fuel spoilage.
Dan
I can understand and agree but I am in the city on a small lot and do
not really have room for much of a tank. About the best I might be able
to do is what I call a "pig".
I have considered getting a couple of 100# tanks but that would not give
me a whole lot of time based upon the consumption figures I read in my
manual. Cannot recall but it was prettty hefty in my recollection.
However, as I said before, in most cases, if the gas was out along with
the electricity, I would be in trouble anyway as the house is heated
with gas.
I would love to have a woodstove as backup but again, the lot area does
not permit much storage of firewood. Also, insurance companies are not
fond of wood stoves and that would pose a problem.
My house is also not really set up to easily install one. The house is a
2 storey and the ideal spot would be in the basement so the cost of a
chimney would be substantial. The other alternative might be the living
room but the space is a problem as fire regulationgs require them to be
a distance away from the wall etc. I could live with it but one would
never convince my good wife that it was necessary or even remotely a
good idea.
So, for me, the most sense is to tap into the NG line and have the
genset mostly ready to go. I don't know if I will ever go the full way
to a generator panel etc. I think, unless we start suffering power
outages that are common and longer lasting, I can be reasonably happy
with some plug ins and heavy duty cords. I can always dismantle some of
the electrical boxes and tap in temporarily for things like the furnace.
Randy
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