I just went through Sandy with minimal problems. We only lost power for about 12 hours but I know my time is coming sometime in the future. I am too old to have to worry about alot of storm-prep so I have decided to bite the bullet and buy a portable generator. There seems to be alot of generator knowledge here. My local TSC has Generac GP5500 for $699. If it makes any difference I have a Mt Vernon AE with a battery backup so the pellet stove would most likely NOT be on the generator. However I would like to have capabilities to run the well pump, boiler (showers), fridge, freezer, ext and I am perfectly willing to switch circuits on/off at the breaker panel to limit the big drawing items.
Anyone have any input?
Anyone have any input?