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liberal N proud

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2. For what you are describing, you need a whole house system

Reply to truedelphi (Original post)

Sat Jul 20, 2013, 05:03 PM

Jul 2013

I am not sure Honda provides such a system.

Here is a link that might provide some help... http://www.electricgeneratorsdirect.com/stories/36-How-to-Pick-the-Perfect-Home-Standby-Generator.html

I have a portable generator to run fridge, freezer and sump pumps. Got it after hurricane Sandy and with the power out coupled with rain, we had to bail to keep water out of the basement. We never intend on running whole house.

You need to determine the total wattage of everything you want to power and then get a system that will generate more watts than your requirements.

Good luck.

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Can anyone here describe how to utilize a Honda generator to [View all] truedelphi Jul 2013 OP

You might want to consider a propane or natural gas back-up generator jpak Jul 2013 #1

I will check those out. thanks. n/t truedelphi Jul 2013 #5

For what you are describing, you need a whole house system liberal N proud Jul 2013 #2

1 portable generator will run the essentials - fridge, computer, TV a few lights. leveymg Jul 2013 #3

How much gas did you use per day to run those appliances? NickB79 Jul 2013 #8

I get 4 hours on a fill liberal N proud Jul 2013 #10

I'd say that is too small and overpriced. kristopher Jul 2013 #4

I would start off with a big UPS for the computer/phone system and a few CFL lights Fumesucker Jul 2013 #6

Check out craigslist before you buy pscot Jul 2013 #7

I use my Prius or my El Camino for backup power. NYC_SKP Jul 2013 #9