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MaryL
- Jan 1, 1970
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I live in East Texas, and I lost the contents of my refrigerator and freezer
for the second time in 2 years (this time from Hurricane Rita -- which also
caused a power outage for 1 week, so air conditioning was off in all this
heat). Can anyone give me some advice about home generators -- cost,
safety, ease of use, etc.? I would need to set it up myself if I ever lost
power, and I have some arthritis in my fingers. Therefore, I think I would
need to get one with an electric (battery-powered) switch instead of one
that has to be "cranked up." I read about several deaths from carbon
monoxide poisoning caused by an generator, so I know it would need to be
wheeled outside, and I understand that appliances would have to be connected
to it by long extension cords.
How heavy are they and how difficult to wheel around? (There are *none*
available in this community right now, so I haven't had a chance to actually
look at one, but I would like to be prepared "next time.") I know they come
in different sizes. I was thinking of one that would handle an upright
freezer, a large double-door refrigerator, a lamp, and a fan. The house has
central air, so that is out of the question, but I would like to get a fan
that is powerful enough to make life more livable if I lose power for an
extended period again.
Thanks for any help!
MaryL
for the second time in 2 years (this time from Hurricane Rita -- which also
caused a power outage for 1 week, so air conditioning was off in all this
heat). Can anyone give me some advice about home generators -- cost,
safety, ease of use, etc.? I would need to set it up myself if I ever lost
power, and I have some arthritis in my fingers. Therefore, I think I would
need to get one with an electric (battery-powered) switch instead of one
that has to be "cranked up." I read about several deaths from carbon
monoxide poisoning caused by an generator, so I know it would need to be
wheeled outside, and I understand that appliances would have to be connected
to it by long extension cords.
How heavy are they and how difficult to wheel around? (There are *none*
available in this community right now, so I haven't had a chance to actually
look at one, but I would like to be prepared "next time.") I know they come
in different sizes. I was thinking of one that would handle an upright
freezer, a large double-door refrigerator, a lamp, and a fan. The house has
central air, so that is out of the question, but I would like to get a fan
that is powerful enough to make life more livable if I lose power for an
extended period again.
Thanks for any help!
MaryL