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JohnDB,
You mentioned running some extension cords to a neighbor's house. I would not recommend this except to fill a short term need. There are just to many things that can go wrong to risk long term use of this option. Also depending upon the length of the cords and their gage, line drop could be a problem.
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You mentioned running some extension cords to a neighbor's house. I would not recommend this except to fill a short term need. There are just to many things that can go wrong to risk long term use of this option. Also depending upon the length of the cords and their gage, line drop could be a problem.
TW
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You mean "Voltage Drop" ?
as in Vd=2KIL/cmil?
copper usually has a value of 10.4 for K and the Cmil of the copper in a #12 wire is 6530. The length should be around 250 feet.
yes...I am aware of the potential voltage drop.
But I am only needing about 10 amps...enough to run a wood burning pellet stove, a small microwave and some lights for two nights. That should get me by. I won't get to watch any movies on the DVD but...hey...I can go out back and build a bonfire and toast some marshmellows or something for entertainment.
The voltage usually runs a tad high out in the country anyway...so all should be fine.
as in Vd=2KIL/cmil?
copper usually has a value of 10.4 for K and the Cmil of the copper in a #12 wire is 6530. The length should be around 250 feet.
yes...I am aware of the potential voltage drop.
But I am only needing about 10 amps...enough to run a wood burning pellet stove, a small microwave and some lights for two nights. That should get me by. I won't get to watch any movies on the DVD but...hey...I can go out back and build a bonfire and toast some marshmellows or something for entertainment.
The voltage usually runs a tad high out in the country anyway...so all should be fine.
I want to die like Grandpa, quietly and in his sleep; not like the passengers in his car, they were all panicking and screaming.
We were without power from Tuesday to Tuesday. With our generator (5,500 watt) we were able to run three deep freezers, two fridges, a microwave, lights, hot plate, coffee pot, computer modem/router, and keep cell phones and lap tops charged (we were without phone service too). Add in a wood stove and a water purifier from dh's backpacking equipment (we were under a boil water advisory also) we did very well.
BYW, that freezer that Mister Ed was running? It had my chickens and milk in it.
(Thanks, Dad!
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BYW, that freezer that Mister Ed was running? It had my chickens and milk in it.
(Thanks, Dad!
)"There was only one hope for me—that the infinite wisdom of God might make a way for the love of God to satisfy the wrath of God so that I might become a son of God."--Dr. John Piper
Exactly Tracy... it just comes down to having one that works effectively when the need arises. That size works comfortably and gas is the easiest to get.
In a time like that it's not about how much per Gallon or any other formulas.. it's about Thank God for the working Generator!
Again, this is why GAS will always be around way past our lifetime.
In a time like that it's not about how much per Gallon or any other formulas.. it's about Thank God for the working Generator!
Again, this is why GAS will always be around way past our lifetime.
We've had quite a problem with generator theft in our
area since so many have been without power.
One of our neighbors had the old lawnmower switcheroo
pulled on him in the middle of the night (Had the generator
on his carport beside his mower. Thief started his mower -
then took his generator. He didn't realize what had
happened until his wife started complaining about
getting cold & he finally got up to check things out.)
Have actually heard of 2 instances of that happening
during the last few weeks.
area since so many have been without power.
One of our neighbors had the old lawnmower switcheroo
pulled on him in the middle of the night (Had the generator
on his carport beside his mower. Thief started his mower -
then took his generator. He didn't realize what had
happened until his wife started complaining about
getting cold & he finally got up to check things out.)
Have actually heard of 2 instances of that happening
during the last few weeks.
If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.
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