Hello. Great video. Many emergency gas generators has a run time of 9 hours according to it's specs. Will it run for another 9 hours if I refill it with gas? Will it run for 3 days if I keep refilling it with gas? Power outages during blizzards can last for days. Thanks
I went for the 30 amp portable unit. I have three garages and I keep the generator in my third bay. I can wheel it out in front of the third bay, keeping the garage door cracked open, and I have the outlet installed on the wall of my third bay. So the gen isn’t outside. I am able to power about half of my house. Thx for all of your videos! Very helpful.
Hey Glad you found it helpful. Do be careful with generator inside the garage. I wouldn't do it but please place a CO detector in the garage for extra safety. Be well ;)
Good advice and yes this is DIY if you have the skills. Something you could do also is upgrade to a dual gas/propane unit or replace your carburetor that will except gas or propane with a switch to either or. I personally but have never had to use it have 5 propane units on hand, gas goes bad propane does not. Propane is less efficient. You could also have a quick connect/disconnect to your homes natural gas service. Chase down the natural gas scenario as you do not have to have fuel sitting around, most all small generators will run perfectly fine on natural gas. Less impurities means you change the oil less often but at least once every year and a half due to acidic changes in the oil itself.
Thanks for the information, but I do not have any gas lines to my home. I have a totally electric house. Would love to go to an all house generator, but the cost is prohibitive. I would need to add the generator and the propane tanks.
Thanks so much for this! I didn't even know this was an option. Curious to know what your thoughts were on the different brands of generators. I see you have a Westinghouse generator; is that the brand you generally recommend or would you say most of them are pretty much the same? I have been looking at Firman generators (because that's what Costco sells) and have never heard of this brand before. Also, do you recommend tri-fuel generators or is it better to stick with gasoline powered portable generators only?
Hi Coral. My electrician recommended this unit. He has one himself so that was the best answer for me. I was happy to go with single fuel source for ease of use. I wouldn't want to do the natural gas hook up. The propane might have been a nice back up but this unit was so easy to use with push button start
Great video! I’m assuming you it’s best to keep the generator empty until used. Old gas would harm the fuel system. Also if it’s down pour you would want the generator in a place not getting wet.
Best to upgrade your carburetor to Gas/Propane/Natural gas. Inexpensive if you can work on small engines. Yes drain the gas and make sure and run the engine until it runs out of fuel. Never had a small engine not start because of a carburetor not working properly just by running until it quits. I add a fuel shutoff to any small engine that does not have one but most generators do.
Thanks for the information on generators. I have a Beacon G6.5 KW portable generator with Rated voltage 120/240V. I cannot figure out how that compared to your generator. I have used it in past storms, but only powered some lights, computer, phones, portable heater and refrigerator. Would this one work with the addition of a 30 amp cord to do what you explained ours does? Thanks
Yep It should work fine once you have to 30 amp line in the house. So grateful for ours after yrs of losing power, often for days. Good luck to you. Hop over to my website and join the newsletter. I offer free classes too. ww.diyhipchicks.com
Told me nothing other than hire an electrician to hook up my generator to the house. Didn’t tell me how many watts I needed, which fuel for generator to use, pretty much diddly squat.
I'm very glad to find out this information! My question is: How come you said, "it does not require gasoline. It is when you have a whole-house generator and that is a permanent unit that is planted outside the home. It is tied into natural gas or to propane." How does it not require gasoline, if it is tied into propane or natural gas? Please, explain this matter. Thank you!
Because you aren't filling it constantly with gasoline. You either are running off natural gas, like a dryer, heater or water heater or have a propane tank where you have a service that it os filled periodically. Hope that helps.
I sorry if not clear. If you have a whole house system, it runs off propane or natural gas so you are not pouring gas cans of fuel and running to gas station.
Awesome video. I have the same generator and I decided to hire an electrician to install a transfer switch. I admit i don't know too much about generators so i am wondering. Any advice on maintenance or advice on securing the generator from theft ?
Maintenance basics - don't store it with gas in it! Keep it from getting wet. Always read the manual for specifics as units vary (all gas, gas w electric ignition etc). As for theft, you can chain it to a tree or fence. Add an air tag for tracking it. I do not run it over night unattended. Good luck
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You should never back feed a generator without an interlock or transfer switch. You risk electrocution to linesmen and yourself by feeding power back through the grid. A licensed electrician should absolutely install the proper outlet.
Seems like she needs a better understanding of this topic. Not sure she knows enough to be making videos about generators. Things like running an extension cord to your (hot)water heater.
She has to leave out a lot of details, to keep the video down to a digestible length. I'm sure she knows that water heaters are hardwired, as well as several other things. She could get into THD, soft starts, diesel generators, inverter generators, and on and on. I love the depth of this topic, but this is a good introduction.
Right stop Half way though I understand details are very important but at the same time we're human beings and we're in a pinch and half the time in a hurry so get to the point
The first person to invent a generator that can be powered in the rain through Bluetooth with no electric cord is gonna be richer than big gates. If they invent one that can be powered in the inside with no gasoline or propane, just a big ole battery, they will be richer than God😮
HI I never intended to do a particular product review but a general summary of what homeowners need to know if considering one. Sorry you did not get the info you wanted here.
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Very insightful. Thanks
To add to this, you can also go with a generator that runs on propane which burns cleaner (no oil changes) and stores way better then gasoline
She mentioned this
Why would you not have to change oil just because it runs on propane?
@@johnsmith6368 I was wondering the same thing
You still have to change the oils
Thanks for sharing great video
Happy for y'all good for you guys
Hello. Great video. Many emergency gas generators has a run time of 9 hours according to it's specs. Will it run for another 9 hours if I refill it with gas? Will it run for 3 days if I keep refilling it with gas? Power outages during blizzards can last for days. Thanks
I went for the 30 amp portable unit. I have three garages and I keep the generator in my third bay. I can wheel it out in front of the third bay, keeping the garage door cracked open, and I have the outlet installed on the wall of my third bay. So the gen isn’t outside. I am able to power about half of my house.
Thx for all of your videos! Very helpful.
I say this with only genuine concern but I don’t think that’s safe.
Hey Glad you found it helpful. Do be careful with generator inside the garage. I wouldn't do it but please place a CO detector in the garage for extra safety. Be well ;)
@@DIYHIPChicks will do
Good advice and yes this is DIY if you have the skills. Something you could do also is upgrade to a dual gas/propane unit or replace your carburetor that will except gas or propane with a switch to either or. I personally but have never had to use it have 5 propane units on hand, gas goes bad propane does not. Propane is less efficient. You could also have a quick connect/disconnect to your homes natural gas service. Chase down the natural gas scenario as you do not have to have fuel sitting around, most all small generators will run perfectly fine on natural gas. Less impurities means you change the oil less often but at least once every year and a half due to acidic changes in the oil itself.
Thanks for the information, but I do not have any gas lines to my home. I have a totally electric house. Would love to go to an all house generator, but the cost is prohibitive. I would need to add the generator and the propane tanks.
@@vickisarnoff65 you can convert your generator to both just by buying a converter kit that you can buy online. my soninlaw did it to his generator
If you have those skills then your an electrician & have a license, in case there's an accident, & esp. if your trying to do it for somebody else
nice video.
Thanks so much for this! I didn't even know this was an option. Curious to know what your thoughts were on the different brands of generators. I see you have a Westinghouse generator; is that the brand you generally recommend or would you say most of them are pretty much the same? I have been looking at Firman generators (because that's what Costco sells) and have never heard of this brand before. Also, do you recommend tri-fuel generators or is it better to stick with gasoline powered portable generators only?
Hi Coral. My electrician recommended this unit. He has one himself so that was the best answer for me. I was happy to go with single fuel source for ease of use. I wouldn't want to do the natural gas hook up. The propane might have been a nice back up but this unit was so easy to use with push button start
This was helpful. Thank you.
Good for y'all you guys
Great video! I’m assuming you it’s best to keep the generator empty until used. Old gas would harm the fuel system. Also if it’s down pour you would want the generator in a place not getting wet.
Best to upgrade your carburetor to Gas/Propane/Natural gas. Inexpensive if you can work on small engines. Yes drain the gas and make sure and run the engine until it runs out of fuel. Never had a small engine not start because of a carburetor not working properly just by running until it quits. I add a fuel shutoff to any small engine that does not have one but most generators do.
Yes you should drain fuel when not in use. We used a sports tent over it with weight on the corners so it doesn;t blow off. Safety first right!
Thanks for the information on generators. I have a Beacon G6.5 KW portable generator with Rated voltage 120/240V. I cannot figure out how that compared to your generator. I have used it in past storms, but only powered some lights, computer, phones, portable heater and refrigerator. Would this one work with the addition of a 30 amp cord to do what you explained ours does? Thanks
Yes you could.
Yep It should work fine once you have to 30 amp line in the house. So grateful for ours after yrs of losing power, often for days.
Good luck to you. Hop over to my website and join the newsletter. I offer free classes too.
ww.diyhipchicks.com
Told me nothing other than hire an electrician to hook up my generator to the house. Didn’t tell me how many watts I needed, which fuel for generator to use, pretty much diddly squat.
Sorry it did not meet your needs.
I'm very glad to find out this information! My question is: How come you said, "it does not require gasoline. It is when you have a whole-house generator and that is a permanent unit that is planted outside the home. It is tied into natural gas or to propane." How does it not require gasoline, if it is tied into propane or natural gas? Please, explain this matter. Thank you!
Because you aren't filling it constantly with gasoline. You either are running off natural gas, like a dryer, heater or water heater or have a propane tank where you have a service that it os filled periodically. Hope that helps.
I sorry if not clear. If you have a whole house system, it runs off propane or natural gas so you are not pouring gas cans of fuel and running to gas station.
@@gardenfishes Alright. Thank you!
@DIYHIPChicks Thank you, too!
Anyone have a solar power video to recommend? In event of a real emergency that impacts the supply chain, gas is exceptionally vulnerable.
I am sorry I do not have one. I have seen promos for Patriots generator w solar panels
Awesome video. I have the same generator and I decided to hire an electrician to install a transfer switch. I admit i don't know too much about generators so i am wondering. Any advice on maintenance or advice on securing the generator from theft ?
Maintenance basics - don't store it with gas in it! Keep it from getting wet. Always read the manual for specifics as units vary (all gas, gas w electric ignition etc). As for theft, you can chain it to a tree or fence. Add an air tag for tracking it. I do not run it over night unattended. Good luck
@@DIYHIPChicks Thank you will do, i appreciate the help and info.
$800 for an electrician would be $4000 in California
And now there are "Tri-Fuel" portables for Natural Gas
Great video! Thanks!
Glad you liked it. You are so welcome! I am teaching a new class in Feb if you are interested. diyhipchicks.simplero.com/page/350876
That's good
I’ll give you a good caulking 😅
All Stores Please lower the cost of all Military and Local for all Brands of Generator Products and Accessories and Production Cost Now That's too much $$ Now The Whole World Now 🙏🙏🙏
I was without power for 3 weeks I live in LA
So sorry
A/c ?
With a soft start on your a/c it is possible.
What? Special lines? You just got hvac swindled. Plug it in to your dryer line and terminate the breaker at the utility feed. Done.
You should never back feed a generator without an interlock or transfer switch. You risk electrocution to linesmen and yourself by feeding power back through the grid. A licensed electrician should absolutely install the proper outlet.
1yr later that generator is 1400...smh good video tho.
Can you
I know I am ok now where I am now thanks anyway
Seems like she needs a better understanding of this topic. Not sure she knows enough to be making videos about generators. Things like running an extension cord to your (hot)water heater.
She has to leave out a lot of details, to keep the video down to a digestible length. I'm sure she knows that water heaters are hardwired, as well as several other things. She could get into THD, soft starts, diesel generators, inverter generators, and on and on. I love the depth of this topic, but this is a good introduction.
i installed mine with no problem. just use common sense
WATCHED THE ENTIRE VIDEO STAIRING AT YOUR TOES...❤❤❤❤
Get to the point !!
Yea I had to stop watching smh!
Right stop Half way though I understand details are very important but at the same time we're human beings and we're in a pinch and half the time in a hurry so get to the point
The first person to invent a generator that can be powered in the rain through Bluetooth with no electric cord is gonna be richer than big gates. If they invent one that can be powered in the inside with no gasoline or propane, just a big ole battery, they will be richer than God😮
Milwaukee and dewalt are on their way of doing so
I thought she was actually going to do a review, 1+dislike
HI I never intended to do a particular product review but a general summary of what homeowners need to know if considering one. Sorry you did not get the info you wanted here.
Thank you for providing people with an alternative to darkness, cold and spoiled food! 👍
That's good