| poboxdc@ix.netcom.com 2005-05-21, 11:49 am |
| Bishoop wrote:
>
> As the hurricane season approaches here in Central Florida I'm considering a
> ~5KW generator.
>
> Does anyone have experience with Briggs and Stratton OHV, 10 HP, engines in
> this application?
>
> Thanks.....
Two years ago after a severe thunderstorm left 100,000+ homes
in my county (Montgomery County, Md) without power, I went
out and bought a Coleman (Briggs & Stratton engine) generator.
It has a peak load of 6250 and constant 5500 watts. I have
used it one time since my purchase, but you must be reminded
you get what you pay for. ($498) I can run my TV, refrigerator,
and a few lights with no problems. At the time I didn't need
heat. Also some fans can be run. You have to figure up the
watts/amps of each item and decide what you want to keep on.
One neighbor told me "What good is it if you run out of gasoline?"
I replied, "Well, I would syphon some gas from my car!" and he shut
up.
I do feel better owning one.
(ken)
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