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Looks like a great unit. 30A 240v is key. 50A is better. Max is 7200w for 30A. Only downside is gas consumption. 8 gallons at 50% load for 9.5hrs. So basically around 20 gallons a day. Could even be...
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I also am a little confused. A transfer switch does the same thing. Power out. Wheel out generator, Go to basement flip over to generator mode. Select circuits, done
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Literally signed up for Costco just for this. $999 at my store. Dang it. Lol
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i have the same sized generator (different brand) and it is really not necessary to run it all day long. we would typically run it for a few hours in the morning for the following:
- get the fridges...
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aloha, or 97006-5098
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I’m curious, what kind of reward system did you use to train your wife? Have you taught her any other tricks?
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An interlock kit feeds your entire panel so you can run anything connected to it. If you are using a manual transfer switch as most people do with portable generators then you can only run the...
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an interlock kit is different than a transfer switch where you have a separate box to control the functions. see link below.
https://www.interlockkit.com/.
you would put the generator wherever...
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It was at Tukwila. It would definitely fit in an SUV, just be aware the box is 216lbs. According to the spec sheet the box dimensions are 33.4x22.8x24.8 in and that sounds right.
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I’m sure they make a conversion kit. It seems doable but I don’t know
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I believe this is the conversion kit for the XT8000E series: https://slickdeals.net/f/14228129-generac-8000w-running-10000w-peak-gasoline-powered-generator-699-97-at-costco-b-m-ymmv?v=1&src=SiteSearch
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Where at
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Sure, it is item #1239461, I added it to the main post.
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I want one of these but still I really care about of my fridge and sump pump for French drain. With those last storm that sticker is running non stop... And I really don't know how long the battery...
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Not true, my Honda 6250 inverter puts out 220v of clean power and is connected to my home via transfer switch.
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If you have natural gas,I think your best option is the big ones that are hooked up to your house and automatically kick in.
The only thing about that is you're gonna spend a ton of $$$ on gas. ...
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Brochure says thd=
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Bro you right and apparently the 8500 sold out
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For those who are concerned about knowing when power is restored, there is a device called Power Back Alert LINK
Applied before the main breaker switch, it's a battery operated alternating current...
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Don't count on getting gasoline with a significant outage. With Sandy there was no gasoline to be found and crazy gas lines when it was. I had two 5 gallon cans for my generator and had planned to...
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My view of the utility of a large generator like this is to have essentially zero interruptions in your life's convenience. Want to run the whole house ac bc it's hot and a hurricane knocked your...
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The current model in West Michigan is the GP6500. My mistake.
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I see a lot of comments that I could quote/respond to, but here goes. We have this https://www.powerequipmentdirect.com/Ariens-986061/p71679.html which is 220V and just slightly lower power and we...
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Great deal.
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Install a subpanel & move some circuits over to it.
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I thought an interlock kit just prevent your generator from back feeding the line? so the guys working on them don’t get whacked... I always thought you put an interlock kit with a transfer...
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Wow. Looks like a good deal. Msrp 1400 dollars. So you mind putting the other item number in the post? I can’t see it well from the picture. Thanks
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I'm in Florida lol. I got a portable Honda one w/ inverter. The goal is to just cool a bedroom with a window A/C and fan ,and run a cord for the fridge and other few things at a time. I was...
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what are you running that you need to use the generator all day long? for typical homeowner usage you should only need to run it a few hours in the morning and at night see post 29.
our interlock...
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I'm doing some hurricane prep, I never heard of interlock kit and only saw those transfer swtiches.
The problem is I want the generator in teh back yard and the circuit breaker is in the front of...
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I've been waiting on the right deal on a generator and when I was at Costco today I saw that they have the Generac XT8000EFI generator on clearance for $699.97. It has very good reviews and great...
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Well we have whole house AC and I haven't tried running that off of the generator. Growing up we never had AC and used fans so maybe I'm not as spoiled.
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Regular price in West Michigan is $799.
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they're a pretty penny to have someone install so be aware before you go down that road.
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Not that hard to do.
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Natural Gas is great yet when you change to Propane you lose wattage and Natural Gas loses even more so much that you may have to upsize the generator if you need more power.
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You know how I know you don't live in Florida?
We, too have a whole house AC. However, when we lose power for an extended amount of time (think hurricane) I put a window shaker in the master...
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Propane also typically derates the power output (kW). There are pros and cons to them all. If you're going to use it all the time, gas will get $$, but that's a case where you might choose to run...
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Transfer switches can be either automatic or manual. Automatic is typically used with installed generators. They sense loss of line power and flip to generator, usually for the whole house supply. ...
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Not familiar with this model, but I have a Generac 7550EXL from 2005 and it starts on the first pull to this day.
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