Portable Generators

I have a minimal set up right now. When I get to my final buggin' cabin, I will have about 10,000 watts. Right now I have two 2000 watt hondas, that I can link together to make 4000W. I kinda got side tracked on gen sets, and really got into solar. It is quiet, getting smaller, but insanely expensive. Although price is starting to come down. Right now I can power my 26 foot travel trail forever with my solar set up.

I need to wait until my rich uncle gets outta the poor house to do the home.

Generators are a good fast way to keep things running. But if things stay bad for a long time, they won't cut it.

I think these guys sell one of the best, it's very unique.
[link to www.jiffygas.com]

I have a 5500 watt. I could run the essentials off it for a while, but you're right, the gas would eventually run out.

That is pretty cool!

Honda generators are quiet. Quiet rules the day.

problem with portable generators is what happens when you run out of fuel...

Think an inverter setup with car batteries and solar cells for recharge, or a proper off-grid (or grid interactive) solar setup would be the way to go if you can afford it. (just my thinking if you are considering a SHTF scenario)

quiet is good.

Don't use lead acid car or deep cycle batteries. Use LiFePO4 batteries like this - [link to www.evworks.com.au]

They are much lighter but need a solar regulator that can be programmed to charge to a slightly higher voltage.

google wood fired steam electric generator. Once you get it wrap the bix in aluminium foil. Way to go after EMP TSHTF TEOTWAWKI.

Here's someone that survives, WOW!

[link to www.otherpower.com]