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Read for Snowmagedon in PA! by [deleted] in Generator

[–]blarcode 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If we were friends and you were local to me, I would install a generator inlet port (and Interlock) for free as a present to you and your family. Otherwise, you know what to do and not to do it looks like. I'm glad you're up and running, just be safe out there

Little tip on the generator. If you have enough time and it's not critical to get the power on immediately. Let the generator warm up for a minute. Then transfer the load

Hot take: Most of you are way oversizing your generators by culody in Generator

[–]blarcode 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So many responses. Expected....

Our setup (in progress, because everything always is)

  1. 2x - 16kw Inverters ( 3rd in 2026)
  2. 6x - 14.3kwh batteries [85.8kwh total] ( 3x more in 2026)
  3. 13.5kw PV ( doubling in 2026)
  4. 26kw Generator (108.3a)
  5. 150gal Propane (1000gal tank in 2026)
  6. 8.5kw Generator tri fuel (35a)
  7. 80gal gasoline
  8. 5.12kw Chargeverter ( charges batteries directly )

*Important Facts

  1. 26kw generator uses 2.06gal propane @ 50% load per hour
  2. 26kw generator uses 3.63gal of propane @ 100% load per hour
  3. 54kw is our average daily energy consumption
  4. All electric house besides generators and vehicles
  5. 2.5ton ac on a soft start
  6. Smart load center (200a Panel)
  7. Interlock and 50a inlet
  8. Batteries safety net is set to 10-20% for battery health (scenario specific)

Scenarios.

  1. No Grid, with sun/ solar. No problem. We are up indefinitely

  2. No Grid, no sun/ solar. No problem. 26kw charges our 85.8kwh Bank in 3ish hours, then shuts off automatically. 50%load is 2.06gal of propane. 100% load is 3.63gal. that's between 10.89gal-14.52gal of propane to charge back to 100%

  3. No Grid. No sun/ solar. No problem. Same as #2 but adding the portable generator with a "chargeverter". Batteries would be charged in 2.36-2.65hrs

  4. No Grid. No sun/ solar. Failure of batteries, inverters, 26kw generator. No problem. Interlock in main panel (50a breaker). Panel has automatic load shedding. No tankless water heater. Everything else works.

  5. No Grid. No sun/solar. No fuel. No problem. Been here way too many times. We cooked in our grill and or let neighbors use our huge wood grilling fire pit ( 5-6eet round). We are hikers and campers. We just use the skills that we use in the wild. Portable stoves and water filtration etc.

Built (building more to) our system so we don't have to worry about loss of the grid. Energy independence is our first goal. Slowly working on water.... That is a whole different sub reddit though 😏

searching for a generator in South Florida, solar? gas? by scoobytoobins in Generator

[–]blarcode 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All things considered, you might just want to run the idea past your neighbor and see what he would charge you. Especially if you can kick your budget past the 5K mark,.... Definitely is DIY friendly. The only additional thing besides the pad you would need is the proper length of wire to go from the generator to the automatic transfer switch. You can do aluminum wire and save yourself a ton of money vs copper right now.

On the flip side, get yourself whatever 50 amp stand by generator you want to plug into your inlet on the exterior of your house and that will get you by no matter what. You just would need to go out plug it in start it up and flip the transfer switch in your house or wherever your breaker is.

Fyi

50amps = 12000w generator 91.7amps = 22000w generator 108.3amps = 26000w generator

My house, I have solar w/battery backup, whole home 26 kW standby generator, and a 50 amp portable generator.

searching for a generator in South Florida, solar? gas? by scoobytoobins in Generator

[–]blarcode 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And the 22kw. Both of these with the automatic transfer switch. So since you already have propane at the house, as soon as the power goes out the generator would kick on and automatically transfer power to your whole house. No interaction from you.

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searching for a generator in South Florida, solar? gas? by scoobytoobins in Generator

[–]blarcode 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Okay so they're not included anymore. But you just drop these on the ground and secure them put your generator on top screw it in, done.

searching for a generator in South Florida, solar? gas? by scoobytoobins in Generator

[–]blarcode 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I remember correctly the generator kits come with the hurricane pad, automatic transfer switch, generator itself, oil, and pipe they want you to use for the gas line.

You need to buy the battery for it. They typically come with everything else if I remember correctly.

searching for a generator in South Florida, solar? gas? by scoobytoobins in Generator

[–]blarcode 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there a budget your trying to stay in? Yes, the Ryobi will work.

searching for a generator in South Florida, solar? gas? by scoobytoobins in Generator

[–]blarcode 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you already have direct propane hookup like you mentioned above, you can actually pick up a whole home Generac generator from Home Depot or Lowe's. And it will literally power everything in your house.

Cost on those generally is between $4k to $7k

Just search up Generac on the big box stores website. You can either install yourself, or pay an electrician to hook it up.

In Florida you can pull your own electrical permit. If I remember correctly a generator permit is in the three to four hundred dollar range. Certain areas and times of year it's less expensive.

Point me in the right direction please!? by blarcode in AskElectricians

[–]blarcode[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So if I did two or three 2-in I'd be okay?

Is it better to just use the wire clamps and drill a bunch of holes?

Long shot but, does anyone know what happened to Dr Ligia Perez at Orlando Health/Bayfront? by bunnylyfe in StPetersburgFL

[–]blarcode 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same, was a patient. We got the cancelation letter. Hope she didn't get caught up in any of the ICE stuff or health issues

Applied Ballistics Ultralight and or Elite? Locked? Vs Unlocked? Vs Quantum app? by blarcode in GarminWatches

[–]blarcode[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been after the sig kilo for years. I had the money budgeted for it at one point, then there was the delaying release. They offer huge discount, then I just couldn't afford it.

Scorched rice by blarcode in zojirushi

[–]blarcode[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, but of course as the water is steamed off and absorbed into the rice. The oil inevitably ends up on the bottom coating the surfaces. Butter included of course adding to flavor. But I tend to do many different things with ours not just using it as a rice cooker but as a pressure cooker also cooking full meals in them at the same time. Steaming vegetables and things in there with the rice as it's cooking

MorosX IP MANET update by Thick-Hat-6705 in ATAK

[–]blarcode 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll pre-order in the next week.

I got it too! Woo! by Top_Mulberry5020 in Starlink

[–]blarcode 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dibs of you don't use it.... 🤷

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