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NutmegYankee

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18. It depends on the size. I have a 5500 Watt and it holds 6.6 gallons.

Sat Nov 3, 2012, 10:41 AM

Nov 2012

I topped it off, added stabilizer (use the blue marine formula stabilizer) and stored it for the summer expecting bad storms. In addition, once I saw that a storm could hit, I filled two 5 gallon tanks with gas. If you need the generator on continuous (sump pump or medical needs), you should stockpile more and perhaps invest in a small 2000 Watt generator (like the Honda EU2000i which gets 9 hours per gallon). A sump pump or medical device will not need as much power.

I don't need a continuous power supply, so I shut down for the night and turn it off a few times during the day. In general, it's good to give the generator a cool down every 8 hours of so. And don't forget that they need oil changes every 50-100 hours of run time.

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I got up at 3:45AM to get gas on LI... [View all] Renew Deal Nov 2012 OP

"It is an ugly sign of things to come if we don't get off of gas." BumRushDaShow Nov 2012 #1

Until natural gas runs out Renew Deal Nov 2012 #2

Oh I understand BumRushDaShow Nov 2012 #13

I just watched GASLAND... littlemissmartypants Nov 2012 #4

Yes, this has been out for some time BumRushDaShow Nov 2012 #15

Per the Exergy concept of energy planning Strelnikov_ Nov 2012 #24

Imagine how much better it'd be if everyone had a Prius and had filled up at 1st storm warning. nt Honeycombe8 Nov 2012 #3

At this point, only a little bit better. Renew Deal Nov 2012 #8

I normally get 2 weeks on a full tank, and that includes 30 miles a day of driving - NutmegYankee Nov 2012 #12

How much gas does a generator hold? Renew Deal Nov 2012 #17

It depends on the size. I have a 5500 Watt and it holds 6.6 gallons. NutmegYankee Nov 2012 #18

If folks had high mileage cars, it'd be much better than it is, with SUVs, sports cars, Honeycombe8 Nov 2012 #20

The reality is that you and I aren't getting much different in weeks of supply. NutmegYankee Nov 2012 #23

Next week is when most would need gas. Certainly shorter lines than those with SUVs, Honeycombe8 Nov 2012 #19

I have solar panels to recharge a battery Mojorabbit Nov 2012 #31

Generators SmileyRose Nov 2012 #21

Thanks for the update from the ground, so to speak. Robb Nov 2012 #5

You're right Renew Deal Nov 2012 #9

I know you weren't last minute but I wonder about those who are or were... CTyankee Nov 2012 #6

People are trying to lead their lives Renew Deal Nov 2012 #10

I get scared that I'll be stranded so I take as many precautions as possible. You never know CTyankee Nov 2012 #25

To be fair, we have had a lot of recent experience with power outages. NutmegYankee Nov 2012 #14

Alfred was bad for the northern part of the state and Irene really hit the coast bad. Jennicut Nov 2012 #32

I lost power in all three. NutmegYankee Nov 2012 #35

I sympathize. LuvNewcastle Nov 2012 #7

I agree Renew Deal Nov 2012 #11

Many people do not realize how bad AFTER the storm can be. dixiegrrrrl Nov 2012 #26

I ran into the same situation after the 4-27-11 storms that destroyed much of the SE Whovian Nov 2012 #16

So sorry, I can't imagine. I did hear that military tanks of gas were on the way. faithfulcitizen Nov 2012 #22

It's called a disaster for a reason. progressivebydesign Nov 2012 #27

It's a gas shortage from a minor hurricane Renew Deal Nov 2012 #28

You were not hit by a hurricane. It was a Nor'easter. NutmegYankee Nov 2012 #29

it's not going to turn into Mad Max CreekDog Nov 2012 #30

Oh RagAss Nov 2012 #33

I wonder how much of the stress is on a feedback loop - hedgehog Nov 2012 #34

They are closing because they ran out of gas. stevenleser Nov 2012 #36

Mostly because they ran out of gas Renew Deal Nov 2012 #38

Ah, I remember those days.... Tommy_Carcetti Nov 2012 #37