We ran this today and it did the job well. I paid a plumber to tap into my house gas supply and an electrician to install an exterior outlet so I can supply my breaker box from the generator. It was about $800 for both jobs combined.

It's loud but ran two AC/Furnace units, fridge, deep freezer, and most of the downstairs outlets and bedroom lights/fans.

https://a.co/d/cdEEW6t

Yeah, until they flood.

What's coming in now? Looks like maybe some severe spots?

Hopefully nothing big tonight. Just popped some melatonin and need to be up at 530

Pepper Brooks said:

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We ran this today and it did the job well. I paid a plumber to tap into my house gas supply and an electrician to install an exterior outlet so I can supply my breaker box from the generator. It was about $800 for both jobs combined.

It's loud but ran two AC/Furnace units, fridge, deep freezer, and most of the downstairs outlets and bedroom lights/fans.

https://a.co/d/cdEEW6t

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Are you rolling this out as needed, or is this always ready for you to turn use when needed? Description says touch of a button or power on with the app.

Thanks!

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Yeah, until they flood.

What's coming in now? Looks like maybe some severe spots?

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Just rain for this evening. Another round possible around daybreak with a possibility of severe.

I bought it after the freeze and this was the first time using it since I tested the plumbing/breaker setup.

It's extremely easy to use and the instructions are on a print out and also on the unit itself. I keep it in the corner of my garage, roll it out to where I hook it up to the gas/breaker, and follow the instructions. It took 4-5 tries for the motor to get going but it literally is pushing a button once you get everything ready.

I changed the oil after our power came back on that that took longer than the process to start it.

Pepper Brooks said:

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I bought it after the freeze and this was the first time using it since I tested the plumbing/breaker setup.

It's extremely easy to use and the instructions are on a print out and also on the unit itself. I keep it in the corner of my garage, roll it out to where I hook it up to the gas/breaker, and follow the instructions. It took 4-5 tries for the motor to get going but it literally is pushing a button once you get everything ready.

I changed the oil after our power came back on that that took longer than the process to start it.

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I have a 50 amp plug on my breaker (as we used to have a motor home), is it as simple as a male to male connection from the generator to the breaker box?

Traffic lights still largely out in Lake Highlands.

No power since 6:15am yesterday. Sachse area. Finally got out of the house for food and charging devices.

Lake highlands. Still no power. Considering grabbing the RV and parking it out at an RV park tonight for air conditioning and electricity. They are saying Friday or Saturday for some ONCOR users. Nothing specific to who that is though.

Pepper Brooks said:

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I bought it after the freeze and this was the first time using it since I tested the plumbing/breaker setup.

It's extremely easy to use and the instructions are on a print out and also on the unit itself. I keep it in the corner of my garage, roll it out to where I hook it up to the gas/breaker, and follow the instructions. It took 4-5 tries for the motor to get going but it literally is pushing a button once you get everything ready.

I changed the oil after our power came back on that that took longer than the process to start it.

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Did you price out a generac solution as well?

Curious cost / benefit. How much more is a generac to buy / install vs something like this you would have to go out and plug in / set-up as needed...

My understanding from when we priced it was that this solution was 2-3x cheaper depending on which generator you buy.

But it's more technical than Generac, which most city dwellers will not like.

We got power back in Rockwall late last night and they seem to be working north towards yall. Good luck.

Interlock kit is ~$1k - home depot generator can be had for <$1k.

Whole home generac will run you $15k.

There's the math.

Interlock can be had for < 50 bucks (just the shaped sliding piece of metal that doesn't allow your main breaker to be on at the same time as the breaker from the generator feed. A transfer switch (especially an automated one) is much more.

Murphy. Still no power. Wondering where that Power fairy is and why hasn't she waived the magic wand in my neighborhood.

Same here in Lakewood. It's getting much warmer today as well. Looks like they are consolidating work on certain zip codes.

akaggie05 said:

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Interlock can be had for < 50 bucks (just the shaped sliding piece of metal that doesn't allow your main breaker to be on at the same time as the breaker from the generator feed. A transfer switch (especially an automated one) is much more.

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You're right. I was including the plug and that jazz. Mostly labor from a certified electrician… and to move breakers around.

I guess we're in for the long wait here in Richardson Sherrill Park.

ONCOR: Damage assessment and repairs from recent storms are continuing in your area. As we continue to work, we estimate power to return sometime between today through Friday, weather permitting. Harder hit areas are expected to be restored Saturday. Anyone without power should seek alternative accommodations. Please check your meter base for damages and contact an electrician if needed for repairs. We appreciate your patience as we work to restore power as quickly and safely as possible.

Got the same note this afternoon.

ChoppinDs40 said:

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Interlock kit is ~$1k - home depot generator can be had for <$1k.

Whole home generac will run you $15k.

There's the math.

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For me…
Generator - $1700
Interlock kit + Electrician Install + T into house gas - $800

Generac - $10-20k depending on size

I was buying this for a "hope we never have to use it" type of situation so cost was the main driver.

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For me…
Generator - $1700
Interlock kit + Electrician Install + T into house gas - $800

Generac - $10-20k depending on size

I was buying this for a "hope we never have to use it" type of situation so cost was the main driver.

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I did the same generator option after the winter power outage in 2021. I have yet to have to use it yet. I have it sitting in the garage ready and I start it up about once per month.