How To Use an Emergency Generator | Severe Weather Guide
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- Опубліковано 11 лип 2019
- Be prepared when severe weather hits by learning the proper way how to use an emergency generator.
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I know it can be confusing. What was a good idea for me was writing down step-by-step what I needed to do before starting the generator. So when I needed too.I would just refer to my paper as I went along. Also I would practice just once in a while to make sure that I was getting the idea right and it was running well.
⚠️Here’s an important safety announcement for everyone:
Please make sure you follow the generator safety tips whenever you use your portable generator. This is just a reminder for everyone’s safety. All generator safety rules need to be followed carefully
Here are the generator safety tips:
1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an non qualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Children often get curious about anything so we should keep an eye on them to also make sure they’re not wandering towards the generator.
2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house.
3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules.
4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. Do not touch the generator’s engine when it’s still hot.
ua-cam.com/video/I1jT3ANENvI/v-deo.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators. All generator safety rules need to be followed carefully.
Hope this helps.
Please make sure you follow all the generator safety rules.
2-15-2021 power is out in DFW because of snow storm. Looking at generators. Who else.
Yup. Now to figure out how to use it
Yup just hit in Topeka Kansas
I'm in way over my head.. single with 2 kids and don't know what the hell I'm doing
Same! -24 in Omaha 🥶
Same bro, same..
Our power went out twice in a week which made me look into getting one of these. There are so many steps and so much to remember I’m kinda intimidated now. I’ll watch the video more to help me get comfortable with it.
just fart to make gas
Whatever you do , remember. NO GENERATOR RUNNING INDOOR AT ALL.
@@BigVisionsBigSuccess I agree with your advice. I know a lot about generator safety too
I'm pretty sure if you just set it outside on your drive people will steal it. It would have to be someplace protected for it to be safe.
If you do, and THEY do. You'll know pretty much instantly that they are, no?
A pretty big thing about stealing something, is that you don't want to be caught.
Backyard, balcony, side of the house
Russell Borrego Apparently they’ll leave a lawnmower (usually yours) running and unplug the generator, so that you can’t tell by hearing that it’s gone.
Not when you live in the middle of nowhere in the woods 😁
@@russellborrego1689 Or shot ! 👍🏻🇬🇧
All these videos are made during a sunny summer day. When the power goes out, it will be 4:00 in the morning, 36 degrees, and during a driving rain, snow, or ice storm with howling wind. Still……if you can make a fresh pot of coffee, it’s worth it, lol
How much are they
I wish it was 36 degrees. It's 90+ in the house
Ha! Not down here in the southern tip of Texas, where you feel like you walked into a sauna.
Holy shit that's confusing. I have no idea how to use one and now after seeing this I'd need to find someone to come do it.
I feel the same way! I thought it would be much simpler.
Yep. This actually did not help at all. Seems dangerous to use a generator after all the precautions he detailed just a little.
Same here.
Its funny but what he says is right but you dont need that extra stuff lol
I just had to throw out all my freezer /fridge items ! 😬 decided that was the last time ! Researching how to use my new generator.
If it’s cold outside or snowing you can stick the perishable foods in the snow or outside. If you like in an apartment maybe a balcony...
Music is distracting to important info.
I agree extremely annoying
@@Kwood10 i farted during your comment
@@xenomorph7299 lol
Thanks *thumbs up* very useful.
Houston Feb 2021 day 3 freezing our asses off. I don't know what I'm doing lol lived in my car more than my house this week lol
Sorry to hear, stay safe!!! That’s why I’m here too, the Omaha actual temp reached -24! We have rolling planned brownouts. Gotta make some plans!
Right there with you. Stay safe.
@@cleoc3861 yes! Our blackouts are like psychological warfare lol I hate this
I appreciate but I’m new at this and I’m not sure how to connect say the refrigerator to the extension cord, was hoping it would be mentioned
Brief and informative
Is it not dangerous for the plugs to get wet when having to plug them in to the generator which is outside?
No
Can you believe it....... on the Gulf coast, the Lowe’s stores will NOT bring in extra supplies of generators. When they are out.....TS, “go to Northern Tools or Harbor Freight” 🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️
Don’t forget about the generator safety tips as well. Always make sure you follow all the generator safety rules whenever you use your portable generator. Remember that portable generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Here are the generator safety tips:
This is just a safety reminder
1) Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards.
2) Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house.
3) 🔥generators cause fire hazards too. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules.
4) generator operation; make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords.
ua-cam.com/video/I1jT3ANENvI/v-deo.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps
Planning on getting a generator for my apartment, any recommendations?
Getting it for Hurricane season, planning on putting it on my balcony.
Powering my fridge, laptop, phone, microwave, and toaster oven.
Don’t forget about the generator safety tips as well. Remember it’s not safe to use portable generators in enclosed areas of your home. Always make sure you follow all the generator safety rules whenever you use your generator. Remember that portable generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Here are the generator safety tips:
This is just a safety reminder
1) Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards.
2) Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch, balcony, and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. Be aware of carbon monoxide poisoning.
3) 🔥generators cause fire hazards too. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules.
4) generator operation; make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords.
ua-cam.com/video/I1jT3ANENvI/v-deo.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps
Look at the Predator or Westinghouse models. Lots of bang for the buck. The inverter gens are more quiet, but also more expensive.
@@jshepard152 ⚠️Here’s an important safety announcement for everyone:
Please make sure you follow the generator safety tips whenever you use your portable generator. This is just a reminder for everyone’s safety. All generator safety rules need to be followed carefully
Here are the generator safety tips:
1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an non qualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Children often get curious about anything so we should keep an eye on them to also make sure they’re not wandering towards the generator.
2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house.
3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules.
4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. Do not touch the generator’s engine when it’s still hot.
ua-cam.com/video/I1jT3ANENvI/v-deo.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators. All generator safety rules need to be followed carefully.
Hope this helps.
Please make sure you follow all the generator safety rules.
guess I'll just survive with candles when there's no electricity
Would you like to test generator inlet box ?
What about when the motor of a inverter generator speeds up or has uneven running does that cause a power surge that could damage sensitive electronics ? I could see light bulbs getting brighter and dimmer as the current from the generator changes and that not hurting those, but what about a computer or TV, should those things have surge protectors ?
They should have a surge protector before the power goes out.
This is not what I learned in dead by daylight. These generators are so much easier to operate!
👍👍
Watched
Put in garage with door half way open to prevent unit getting stolen?
or also get a dryer exhaust chute and custom fit it to your exhaust port
Remember generators are outdoor use only. Don’t forget about the generator safety tips as well. Always make sure you follow all the generator safety rules whenever you use your generator. Remember that portable generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Here are the generator safety tips:
This is just a safety reminder
1) Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards.
2) Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house.
3) 🔥generators cause fire hazards too. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules.
4) generator operation; make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords.
ua-cam.com/video/I1jT3ANENvI/v-deo.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps
Never showed just WHERE those yellow extension cords are plugged into FROM the generator 🤔
How do I connect AC to the generator?
You will need an electrician to do that.
Chain and lock it to a vehicle in the driveway and re fuel while generator is running
Welp, honestly at first I was going to get one, but this looks like no simple task. I'll just have to turn on the chimney instead and pray power won't be out, or out for long. Sheesh.
Setting it up on your driveway is an open invitation for people to either steal it or nighbors complaing about the noise and calling the cops then the popo will come and confiscate it. Setting it up just underneath your Garage door with the Exhausts facing out is fine.
Don’t forget about the generator safety tips as well. Always make sure you follow all the generator safety rules whenever you use your generator. Remember that portable generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Here are the generator safety tips:
This is just a safety reminder
1) Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards.
2) Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house.
3) 🔥generators cause fire hazards too. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules.
4) generator operation; make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords.
ua-cam.com/video/I1jT3ANENvI/v-deo.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps
That's too much work. Forget it
lol my thoughts too i guess its freeze some more :(
If you put your generator 20’ outside your front door you might as well just hand it to the thief who is inevitably going to steal it and he might just be your neighbor who doesn’t want his family to freeze.
Don’t forget about the generator safety tips as well. Always make sure you follow all the generator safety rules whenever you use your generator. Remember that portable generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Here are the generator safety tips:
This is just a safety reminder
1) Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards.
2) Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house.
3) 🔥generators cause fire hazards too. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules.
4) generator operation; make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords.
ua-cam.com/video/I1jT3ANENvI/v-deo.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps
20ft from your house.. it'll be stolen
@@MayTheSchwartzBeWithYou Lol 🤣 yeah exactly
Fire a cashier is del NOW
I got this from dbd :)
⚠️Here’s an important safety announcement for everyone:
Please make sure you follow the generator safety tips whenever you use your portable generator. This is just a reminder for everyone’s safety. All generator safety rules need to be followed carefully
Here are the generator safety tips:
1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an non qualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Children often get curious about anything so we should keep an eye on them to also make sure they’re not wandering towards the generator.
2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house.
3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules.
4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. Do not touch the generator’s engine when it’s still hot.
ua-cam.com/video/I1jT3ANENvI/v-deo.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators. All generator safety rules need to be followed carefully.
Hope this helps.
Please make sure you follow all the generator safety rules.
Hello here after hurricane Laura
Or just get an Inverter ?
It stores power from the Grid, no manual intervention required, and good for the environment comparatively. That is the standard power back up tool we use in my country.
If everything floods or your house is damaged or destroyed, that probably wont work
@@yeetandskeet I don't think power backup is what you would be worrying about in that case 😂😂😂😂
Sushant Khanna U might need a radio, flashlight, power to cook food, lighting, heating etc
@@yeetandskeet If your house is destroyed, how will the generator survive ?
Anyway, the intention of my comment was to suggest an alternative to fossil fuel run generators.
Inverters work, have no hassles and are comparatively more environment friendly.
They survive well under normal weather conditions, even tropical.
I love inverters! Right now, my backup system consists of two Duralast AGM car batteries @ 1,000 cranking amps a piece. One power inverter for the livingroom and kitchen @ 3,000 watts, and another to run my bedroom @ 2,000 watts. If the power goes out, ionn care.
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Allright free generator 🤣🤣🤣
Why can't we very carefully refuel while the generator is still running?? Thanks
engine is very hot. need to let it cool down before refueling. One slip fueling while running may cause the generator AND you to be engulfed in flames!
Because gasoline fumes can ignite and put you in the morgue or the burn unit. It happens more than you think. Have respect for gasoline and just turn the darn thing off for 3 minutes.
@@communityfordofmooresville9240 Got it, thanks
@@jshepard152 Definitely, safety always first. Thx
I don't think I can use this. It looks too complicated and dangerous. Also my door doesn't have any space underneath to run the cables. Will think about a solar generator.
Just get solar pannels lol they make electricity bills less wallet killing
But you need batteries for solar to be useful in power outages and batteries for solar storage are expensive.
I love how everyone here looked at generators AFTER a power failure. Rookies...
As someone in New Orleans as a hurricane is making landfall, maybe your timing could have been a bit better? Like, a couple of days ago?
Being ungrateful is cool. Keep up the hard work!