Again, the only reason not to use natural gas would be due to the potential for interruption.
Since this is unlikely to happen where you live, I wouldn't worry about (aboot?) it. Dan, eh Sent from my iPhone On Oct 12, 2011, at 12:15 PM, Randy Bennell <rbenn...@bennell.ca> wrote: > 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 > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
