I'm debating what to put in the farmhouse. I'd like to go propane but not sure
that the copper pipes I'm used to still meet code. My parents house has a
copper line but that was put in back in 1980...
What ever I do will almost certainly be a used stove (probably gas). I'm not
refurbishing an 1890s farmhouse and making it look like a modern condo.
-Curt
On Sunday, February 14, 2021, 6:37:42 PM EST, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
<mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
I would like to get a whole home backup generator and run it off propane, and
also run a line out to the shop for the heaters there. Maybe even replace the
stove/oven with propane instead of electric
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> On Feb 14, 2021, at 5:11 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> Power was out here from about 0700 to noon, probably caused by an ice storm.
> I was unaware of that until I got to my kitchen and heard the generator
> running. That (15KW Generac) LP-fired standby generator was nice to have
> then but there are costs.
>
> I think the equipment was about $3500 (in 2005) but the install was part of a
> bigger project so I don't have a number for that. LP is pretty clean but I
> still do an annual oil and filter change. The start battery has died several
> times without much warning and battery acid damaged allowed the case to rust.
> I'm using a Battery Minder now, maybe that will help.
>
> At very light load the output frequency is just over 63 Hz which causes many
> UPS systems to revert to battery power (beep-beep-beep) and deplete the
> battery; APC Smart UPS are more tolerant.
>
> I have an underground 500 gal LP tank (which only holds 400 gal) that should
> be good for a couple of days. An above-ground thank would be cheaper and
> would let ne switch LP suppliers; but SWMBO said no to above-ground.
>
> Overall, I have no complaints but frankly, the few recent power outages
> didn't justify the expense. However, long power outages were very common
> previously and SWMBO would not be able to manage a manual system (I traveled
> for work in those days).
>
> For short outages, an 8-10 KW (electric start) gasoline generator should do
> the job much cheaper. The plug-in output cord can be wired to a power panel
> with a mechanical interlock fairly inexpensively (if code allows). The main
> drawback of this setup, IMO, is storing gasoline and keeping it fresh.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2021 4:27 PM
> To: Okie Benz <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
> Cc: Dan Penoff <d...@penoff.com>
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Blizzard
>
> It does make life far easier and less likely to be interrupted. Big up front
> cost, though, if you do it right.
>
> -D
>
>> On Feb 14, 2021, at 4:24 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>
>> Being that we are total electric here, I should get a backup generator one
>> of these day.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>>> On Feb 14, 2021, at 3:15 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> That reminds me, it’s about time to check the propane tank for my
>>> annual fill for the standby generator…
>>>
>>> -D shoveling sun and a little bit of rain today in the near 80s
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> On Feb 14, 2021, at 4:12 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Blizzard is proceeding, temp is 7 outside with wind chill is -10,
>>>> snow blowing outside. Heat pump pretty much runs non stop. Over the last
>>>> 30 minutes the power has been going out off and on. No good. I may end up
>>>> having to haul in some firewood and firing up the fireplace/insert. It
>>>> would Most definitely cut down on the heat pump useable but by the time
>>>> you pay for firewood I don’t think it would be any cheaper. I keep
>>>> firewood around for use in the case of emergency.
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
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