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In reply to 98Ag99Grad • 9:02p, 8/25/20
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Thanks, I guess just wondering about extended outage >24 hrs and wondering if its worth
picking up the generator tomorrow I ordered from Lowes, or just canceling the order. If its just a few hours outage, I wouldn't worry, just don't want it to be like Ike when we were out over a week.

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In reply to videoag98 • 9:05p, 8/25/20
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Watch the wobble. At this point it may barely rain.
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In reply to videoag98 • 9:05p, 8/25/20
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Still got 3 weeks of this crap until the peak of the season is over, so not done yet. I'd grab it just to be safe then return it later if you can.
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In reply to videoag98 • 9:09p, 8/25/20
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Agree with 98Ag - pick it up and keep it for at least 3 weeks and then see if they'll take it back if you don't use it. They are great to have in case of hurricanes, but you also have to store them for 3/4 of the year (unless you have an RV and travel a lot).
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In reply to Ag12thman • 9:11p, 8/25/20
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Yea, Think I will do that. I'll just keep it sealed in the box unless the SHTF, and return it in a few weeks.
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In reply to videoag98 • 9:13p, 8/25/20
Always have one handy. Best investment you can make especially with kids and a wife. This one i can run a window unit to keep a room cool to sleep in, a fridge, ice maker, TV with antenna for weather.
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9:14p, 8/25/20
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Most of the impulse generator buys on here are conventional typed right? Depending on your needs I would research buying an inverter generator, especially if you're planning on running "sensitive" equipment like phones and laptops. Should give a cleaner current and reduce the risk of frying stuff.
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In reply to JYDog90 • 9:15p, 8/25/20
Willy Wonka said:
Buck Turgidson said:
Premium said:
Cromagnum said:
Yall are welcome. I bought a generator and a portable AC today just in case.


Me too, at least my wife was smart enough to not fill up the 40 gallons of gas cans. Will return all.
My wife bought a generator today and the guy in line behind her (who was also buying one) told her not to take it out of the box unless we had to use it so she could return it later. We live in Houston - there will be a regular stream of these events and other power outages. We don't intend to return it unless we figure out that its not powerful enough.


You can't tell if it's powerful enough unless you take it out of the box and if you take it out of the box you can't return it.

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In reply to videoag98 • 9:16p, 8/25/20
don't return it. Just treat it like a lawn mower. Keep gas in summer, drain in the winter. Start and run every now and then. These small things look like a waste of money, but you would be surprised how much you use them when you have one outside of power outages
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In reply to videoag98 • 9:18p, 8/25/20
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If you already bought it, pick it up. You will always be glad to have it and not need it vs. the alternative.
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In reply to 12th Man Ag • 9:20p, 8/25/20
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If you already bought it, pick it up. You will always be glad to have it and not need it vs. the alternative.


This man knows
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In reply to videoag98 • 9:21p, 8/25/20
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Of course, if you have money and space to spare, keep it as others are encouraging. Next time, you may really need one and they may be sold out before the storm arrives. So, it really just depends on your current situation.
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In reply to videoag98 • 9:23p, 8/25/20
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meatsweats said:
Thanks, I guess just wondering about extended outage >24 hrs and wondering if its worth
picking up the generator tomorrow I ordered from Lowes, or just canceling the order. If its just a few hours outage, I wouldn't worry, just don't want it to be like Ike when we were out over a week.



Whatever you do don't leave gas in it for 11 years And counting having never used it and let it just sit there in the garage while it rusts.
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In reply to Ag12thman • 9:24p, 8/25/20
and buy in the off season if you can. I picked the one pictured up for 399 a few years ago in December.
The one before lasted me 15 years. Its noisy, but low storage space, good gas consumption and does what I need it to do.
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9:25p, 8/25/20
AG

Well I could pick it up and be out $800 but have some piece of mind.
Not sure if it would it would overkill though 6250 Watts and 8500 starting watts
Guess better to have more power than not enough

or get a smaller (quieter ) inverter generator.
Harbor Freight has a 2000W for $499


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In reply to agz win • 9:26p, 8/25/20
You should hunt, fish more, or join a BBQ team. Your generator will never leave you.
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In reply to videoag98 • 9:28p, 8/25/20
Do what suits your needs brother. Its never a bad idea to own one whatever type.
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9:28p, 8/25/20
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WalMart had 5500W generators for $400 this morning. They all looked like they had been purchased and returned once or twice each year for the last 10 years.
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9:30p, 8/25/20
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Better safe than sorry, as many found out during Ike, Harvey, Allison, and soon Laura...
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In reply to gougler08 • 9:33p, 8/25/20
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Crazy how we had the Euro model west of Houston this morning and now everyone is thinking it may land east of Lake Charles. This ***** has been all over the place
But this cone has been far less schizo than our resident cone when it comes to the coronavirus.
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In reply to videoag98 • 9:36p, 8/25/20
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meatsweats said:

Well I could pick it up and be out $800 but have some piece of mind.
Not sure if it would it would overkill though 6250 Watts and 8500 starting watts
Guess better to have more power than not enough

or get a smaller (quieter ) inverter generator.
Harbor Freight has a 2000W for $499


Don't go cheap on anything motorized. If it's too good to be true it is. Why buy it three times when you only need one good one.
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In reply to Seabreeze • 9:36p, 8/25/20
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Good point. Where'd you buy that one?
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In reply to gougler08 • 9:38p, 8/25/20
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gougler08 said:
Crazy how we had the Euro model west of Houston this morning and now everyone is thinking it may land east of Lake Charles. This ***** has been all over the place



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In reply to videoag98 • 9:39p, 8/25/20
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meatsweats said:

Well I could pick it up and be out $800 but have some piece of mind.
Not sure if it would it would overkill though 6250 Watts and 8500 starting watts
Guess better to have more power than not enough

or get a smaller (quieter ) inverter generator.
Harbor Freight has a 2000W for $499




Lol at harbor freight...

I bet you can return that piece of **** with an open box...I was told they accept a return on anything
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In reply to agz win • 9:39p, 8/25/20
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meatsweats said:
Thanks, I guess just wondering about extended outage >24 hrs and wondering if its worth
picking up the generator tomorrow I ordered from Lowes, or just canceling the order. If its just a few hours outage, I wouldn't worry, just don't want it to be like Ike when we were out over a week.



Whatever you do don't leave gas in it for 11 years And counting having never used it and let it just sit there in the garage while it rusts.
Mnt father pulls his out about once a month and uses it to power the blower when he cleans the driveway. Fuel doesn't go bad and keeps things oiled.
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In reply to rangerdanger • 9:44p, 8/25/20
rangerdanger said:
Most of the impulse generator buys on here are conventional typed right? Depending on your needs I would research buying an inverter generator, especially if you're planning on running "sensitive" equipment like phones and laptops. Should give a cleaner current and reduce the risk of frying stuff.


Couldn't you just use a surge protector like I use on my RV? My RV is 30 amp, so I plan to just move into there if we had an extended outage. Anything with 3500 running watts would power everything.
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In reply to videoag98 • 9:46p, 8/25/20
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meatsweats said:

Well I could pick it up and be out $800 but have some piece of mind.
Not sure if it would it would overkill though 6250 Watts and 8500 starting watts
Guess better to have more power than not enough

or get a smaller (quieter ) inverter generator.
Harbor Freight has a 2000W for $499




I picked one of these up at Lowe's just in time to get home and find out I wouldn't need it. Was so proud of myself for snagging one too.
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In reply to Nitro Power • 9:46p, 8/25/20
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Actually the predator inverter generators at harbor freight are top notch and are recommended by everyone that's used one.
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In reply to Ag12thman • 9:47p, 8/25/20
Lowes I belive.
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9:54p, 8/25/20
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I picked up the Firman H07552 7500 Watt from Lowe's this morning. I might return it and get one I actually want after research if I don't end up using it, but it's nice to have that peace of mind for the next 30 days.
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9:58p, 8/25/20
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Generac whole home nat gas generator or GTFO. Power goes out, wait 5 seconds and then poof. Power back on, generator humming loudly to shame all neighbors. It is glorious.
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10:00p, 8/25/20
10 PM track. Little more East, but intensity up on Forecast
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In reply to BowSowy • 10:01p, 8/25/20
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no I will not go out with you
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In reply to Seabreeze • 10:02p, 8/25/20
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Landfall will be Mississippi by morning
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In reply to LostInLA07 • 10:03p, 8/25/20
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LostInLA07 said:
Landfall will be Mississippi by morning
You spelled Florida wrong
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