As the dust settles in Houston and the water is rising in Florida, I would eventually like to know what home generator configurations have worked out the best. There has been a debate about this for as long as I can remember. What are the success and failure stories from the
hurricaine and tropical storm areas)?
Tractor PTO -(But you need the tractor to clear wreckage, trees, stabilize buildings, whatever. Don't want the motor running for so many hours, etc).
Small gasoline powered generator - (Tractor is free but gasoline not available, not enough power for long term needs)
Small diesel generators - (Are there a lot of these models handy to operate ?)
Large diesel generators - (storage, fuel stability, fuel availability)
Natural gas generators - Status of natural gas or propane supply
Solar battery charging systems (is there enough power to have a life for a few weeks with batteries ?)
Wind turbines - Enough power (after the fact of course. Would they survive 100+ mph winds) ?
Multiple power systems - Cost & maintenance of lots of equipment, multiple fuels, cable and plug sizes, storage of this equipment.
hurricaine and tropical storm areas)?
Tractor PTO -(But you need the tractor to clear wreckage, trees, stabilize buildings, whatever. Don't want the motor running for so many hours, etc).
Small gasoline powered generator - (Tractor is free but gasoline not available, not enough power for long term needs)
Small diesel generators - (Are there a lot of these models handy to operate ?)
Large diesel generators - (storage, fuel stability, fuel availability)
Natural gas generators - Status of natural gas or propane supply
Solar battery charging systems (is there enough power to have a life for a few weeks with batteries ?)
Wind turbines - Enough power (after the fact of course. Would they survive 100+ mph winds) ?
Multiple power systems - Cost & maintenance of lots of equipment, multiple fuels, cable and plug sizes, storage of this equipment.