Micro-Air took a big hit last year when their new "Flex" failed miserably.

I haven't kept up to see if they finally fixed whatever problem is they had, but the thing was failing miserably when it got hot in Texas.

Saw this on KPRC news last night may be worth it to consider.

Power outage frustration has Houston homeowners considering new battery backup options

I put in batteries a few months ago, really like them so far.

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Saw this on KPRC news last night may be worth it to consider.

Power outage frustration has Houston homeowners considering new battery backup options

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I watched that. Looks interesting. Not sure I like them using the battery assigned to me to supplement the grid. What happens if they run it down and then the grid dumps? Not I only have a couple hours of juice? I do like $500 and the surge protection. Interesting option that has me curious. Would like to hear what others think. If this gets any traction; I might make a separate thread on it.

I think this could become more viable as capacities increase and prices drop, but getting some fraction of 25 kWh just doesn't seem like enough of a benefit.

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Micro-Air took a big hit last year when their new "Flex" failed miserably.

I haven't kept up to see if they finally fixed whatever problem is they had, but the thing was failing miserably when it got hot in Texas.

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I got one of the bad units last year. Got a replacement in pretty quickly at no charge and haven't had any issues since.

My MA Flex has been problem-free, as have several of my friends who bought and installed them around the same time. I'd be interested to see the data on failures (location, % of failures, etc). I made sure that mine is mounted such that it never sees direct sunlight and gets plenty of airflow.

Obviously those who have had failed units would be the most vocal about it online, not to say that it isn't a quality issue for installations in very hot climates. They do seem very responsive on providing replacements and upgrading the capacitors on the models sold in Texas (unsubstantiated information I read on a forum).

Same. They denied any wrong doing with the unit but I'd read a bunch online that something in their firmware (B34) for that version was wrong. They did send new and I've had 0 issues since.

The 30 hours would have helped me out immensely. We still would have vacated the house, but I could have kept the fridges and freezers going for a long time with that much juice stored.

Selling my 13kw Duromax Trifuel setup if anyone is interested.

Link

Lost power 2am Sunday. Centerpoint gave an 11am estimate for repair so I pulled out the genny and fired her up. First time testing my system (still need to get my natural gas valve installed) so I used a propane tank. Thing ran my whole house (minus A/C though I bet it would've done it) since it was cool. Ran it for 3 hours.

Wgen11500tfc

I call this the dueling generators (banjos). My neighbor about 5 houses down came over to ask if he could put some food in the fridge (we are close) and when I asked him how he knew I had power, he said that he heard my generator fire up. Keep in mind the Generac next to it was already running


Interlock over the back fence. 50foot technorv cord


Cause: this completely dead tree around the corner in another neighbors yard

Pulled the trigger on a Westinghouse tri-fuel portable generator but wanted to inquire on if any specs on the 50A generator cord I should consider or if there are good brands vs bad brands. TIA

50 Amp Cord

I got this one and it seems fine. You can spend more and probably a little less. There are plenty out there.

I got mine based on a generator facebook page rec

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50 Amp Cord

I got this one and it seems fine. You can spend more and probably a little less. There are plenty out there.

I got mine based on a generator facebook page rec

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We are probably part of the same facebook group. I have the same cord and it's been great.

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I'd move that generator away from the eave to CO doesn't leak into the house.

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CO isn't like other gasses. It disperses evenly through the air. It doesn't rise or fall in mass.

Doesn't mean I don't have 4-5 alarms throughout my house, but it isn't like the movies.

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I'd move that generator away from the eave to CO doesn't leak into the house.

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CO isn't like other gasses. It disperses evenly through the air. It doesn't rise or fall in mass.

Doesn't mean I don't have 4-5 alarms throughout my house, but it isn't like the movies.

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Have some monitors dispersed, also review this

Bump for the upcoming freeze. Busting out the genny this afternoon after the rain clears to make sure we're all prepped for the possible outages this weekend. Stocked up on oil. Battery booster charged up. Spare capacitors on hand. What am I forgetting?

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Bump for the upcoming freeze. Busting out the genny this afternoon after the rain clears to make sure we're all prepped for the possible outages this weekend. Stocked up on oil. Battery booster charged up. Spare capacitors on hand. What am I forgetting?

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Maybe extra spark plugs? And beer.

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Bump for the upcoming freeze. Busting out the genny this afternoon after the rain clears to make sure we're all prepped for the possible outages this weekend. Stocked up on oil. Battery booster charged up. Spare capacitors on hand. What am I forgetting?

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When was the last time you actually changed the oil?

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Bump for the upcoming freeze. Busting out the genny this afternoon after the rain clears to make sure we're all prepped for the possible outages this weekend. Stocked up on oil. Battery booster charged up. Spare capacitors on hand. What am I forgetting?

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When was the last time you actually changed the oil?

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Right after I finished the break-in period before I stored it, about a month ago.

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Bump for the upcoming freeze. Busting out the genny this afternoon after the rain clears to make sure we're all prepped for the possible outages this weekend. Stocked up on oil. Battery booster charged up. Spare capacitors on hand. What am I forgetting?

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When was the last time you actually changed the oil?

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Right after I finished the break-in period before I stored it, about a month ago.

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What generator? On many on them, there's a recommendation to change the spark plugs out because the factory ones suck.

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Bump for the upcoming freeze. Busting out the genny this afternoon after the rain clears to make sure we're all prepped for the possible outages this weekend. Stocked up on oil. Battery booster charged up. Spare capacitors on hand. What am I forgetting?

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When was the last time you actually changed the oil?

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Right after I finished the break-in period before I stored it, about a month ago.

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What generator? On many on them, there's a recommendation to change the spark plugs out because the factory ones suck.

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It's the Westinghouse Tri-Fuel 14,500-Watt/11,500-Watt (WGen11500TFc) and I upgraded to the NGK Spark Plugs (BPR6ES).

I prefer to let the power go out and practice living like quantum computing has already destroyed the internet and power grids and we must all live like Stephen F and the Old 300.

So, like, 10 years from now.

Generator?

I hardly know her!

Does anyone know if COH is actually enforcing their 2024 revision requiring standby generators to be installed at least 5 feet off any combustible exterior building walls (including wood framed - brick veneer)?

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Does anyone know if COH is actually enforcing their 2024 revision requiring standby generators to be installed at least 5 feet off any combustible exterior building walls (including wood framed - brick veneer)?

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I'm sure that probably depends if you're pulling a permit for any of the work. What the COH doesn't know, the COH can't (reasonably) red-tag. What they're called to inspect, they will likely red-tag (I'm assuming).

And some jackoff inspector will note it when you go to sell, then the buyer will try to beat you out of money.