|
Power
Dec 23, 2013 5:42:09 GMT -5
Post by fabner1 on Dec 23, 2013 5:42:09 GMT -5
Did jew guys lose power? We were out for eight hours from 5 am to 1 pm yesterday. About 1/4 inch of ice. Trees down!
Old Fred
|
|
Relic
Fish whisperer, scholar, and gentleman
Where's my jerky?
Posts: 410
|
Power
Dec 23, 2013 5:57:19 GMT -5
Post by Relic on Dec 23, 2013 5:57:19 GMT -5
Nope,just snow here around West Branch....
|
|
|
Power
Dec 23, 2013 14:23:55 GMT -5
Post by ScoutB on Dec 23, 2013 14:23:55 GMT -5
The lights stayed on here too but many around me are not so lucky. Trees, limbs, and power lines down everywhere.
|
|
Swampbuckster
Fish whisperer, scholar, and gentleman
The Master Baiter
Posts: 1,218
|
Power
Dec 23, 2013 22:45:06 GMT -5
Post by Swampbuckster on Dec 23, 2013 22:45:06 GMT -5
Did jew guys lose power? We were out for six hours from 5 am to 1 pm yesterday. About 1/4 inch of ice. Trees down! Old Fred It's crazy how much more ice your area received! There was hardly any here in Unadilla and when I went over to my parents just North of Gregory it was a night and day difference. We never had any power issues and my parents house kept power with a few flickers here and there.
|
|
Relic
Fish whisperer, scholar, and gentleman
Where's my jerky?
Posts: 410
|
Power
Dec 24, 2013 6:03:37 GMT -5
Post by Relic on Dec 24, 2013 6:03:37 GMT -5
I don't really worry about the power going out these days.....
|
|
|
Power
Dec 24, 2013 8:41:59 GMT -5
Post by ScoutB on Dec 24, 2013 8:41:59 GMT -5
Nice. It runs on propane I assume? I've got a gas powered generator big enough to run my house but it's a p.i.t.a dragging it out, hooking it up, and keeping it fueled. That setup you've got is much easier to run when you need it.
|
|
Relic
Fish whisperer, scholar, and gentleman
Where's my jerky?
Posts: 410
|
Power
Dec 25, 2013 6:26:39 GMT -5
Post by Relic on Dec 25, 2013 6:26:39 GMT -5
Yep,peace of mind for sure.I like the fact that if I'm not here and the power goes out it comes on and runs...no worries about the fridge or freezer...
|
|
drspeckler
Fish whisperer, scholar, and gentleman
lure recovery specialist
Posts: 684
|
Power
Dec 25, 2013 16:01:13 GMT -5
Post by drspeckler on Dec 25, 2013 16:01:13 GMT -5
you lucky bass turds.I just got my power back on today.it was out 4 days with no heat or generator.lived with coleman lanterns and a buddy heater.and a 5 gallon bucket for a outhouse.merry fn xmas.lol
|
|
|
Power
Dec 25, 2013 23:03:29 GMT -5
Post by ScoutB on Dec 25, 2013 23:03:29 GMT -5
Well that truly sucks. Sorry to hear about that. How did you keep your pipes from freezing?
|
|
drspeckler
Fish whisperer, scholar, and gentleman
lure recovery specialist
Posts: 684
|
Power
Dec 26, 2013 9:03:38 GMT -5
Post by drspeckler on Dec 26, 2013 9:03:38 GMT -5
Well that truly sucks. Sorry to hear about that. How did you keep your pipes from freezing? got lucky with that.for some reason they didn't freeze up.first thing I did when I got back online is find a deal on a generator.had all my food from the fridge and freezer in the back of my truck.it truly sucked..
|
|
Relic
Fish whisperer, scholar, and gentleman
Where's my jerky?
Posts: 410
|
Power
Dec 26, 2013 17:38:43 GMT -5
Post by Relic on Dec 26, 2013 17:38:43 GMT -5
How are ya going to run the generator for power?...Through a transfer switch set up..?
|
|
drspeckler
Fish whisperer, scholar, and gentleman
lure recovery specialist
Posts: 684
|
Power
Dec 26, 2013 20:50:28 GMT -5
Post by drspeckler on Dec 26, 2013 20:50:28 GMT -5
How are ya going to run the generator for power?...Through a transfer switch set up..? I have a underground room with a 110 shallow well pump with a standard plug .i was just going to run a cord down there for water.and another cord to run the freezer and fridge and a few lights.was given a kerosene space heater yesterday that ill use for heat.its a modular home so I thought about wiring something to the big plug from the electric box to the generator.not very good with electric.whats a transfer switch setup?
|
|
|
Power
Dec 26, 2013 23:11:57 GMT -5
Post by ScoutB on Dec 26, 2013 23:11:57 GMT -5
A transfer switch makes it easy to disconnect 6 or so circuits from the panel and connect them to the generator. If you had an electrician do the work they would use a transfer switch because it meets code. I use a different method that works great if you understand how electricity works. I plug my generator into a 220V outlet and back-feed the panel. That way I can run any or all circuits in the house. not just a select few. The key to that method is turning your main breaker off any time the generator is connected. Otherwise you run the risk of overloading you generator by trying to power up the whole neighborhood or zapping the poor bass turd up on the pole trying to get you hooked back up. I made up a document with photos, labels, and step by step instructions so that my wife or kids can make it happen if I'm out of town. One small problem - my wife can't pull start the 11 HP motor. There are a few neighbors that would help out a damsel in distress though so I'm not too worried. How big is the generator you bought?
|
|
Relic
Fish whisperer, scholar, and gentleman
Where's my jerky?
Posts: 410
|
Power
Dec 27, 2013 6:09:27 GMT -5
Post by Relic on Dec 27, 2013 6:09:27 GMT -5
Personally I would'nt use the back feed method.I have a transfer switch box also in the basement for when I used the portable.It ran the fridge,freezer,well and furnace and a lamp on the same circut as the fridge,which is really all you need in an emergency.A switch box installed is'nt reall all that much money and probably is the safest way to go....
|
|
drspeckler
Fish whisperer, scholar, and gentleman
lure recovery specialist
Posts: 684
|
Power
Dec 27, 2013 10:00:57 GMT -5
Post by drspeckler on Dec 27, 2013 10:00:57 GMT -5
I have a brother in law that's a electrician so ill have him come check it out.I got a 7hp 4000 watt gen so I don't know if it will run the whole house but running water and the fridge/freezer is good enough for me.thanks for the suggestions guys.
|
|