Storms and Generators

7/11/2022 (Permalink)

Storms come and go. Some regions get hit hard while other communities are fortunate to miss the chaos. I remember in 2014 the storm that hit my section here in Michigan, my bellow stairs were flooded 3 feet deep. I pretty much lost everything down there. Collectively, so did many of my neighbors. The neighborhood had storm drains backed up in almost every lower area of their home. What a mess! We lost power. I did not have a portable generator. I still don’t. It’s time. Storms are forever unpredictable. I decided to look up information on what kind of generator I need and there is much to learn. Here are a couple of important factors I did not know. Without a transfer switch, (We need that switch!) a portable can not power hard-wired appliances. (Well pump or furnace) It is best to consider appliances that are most important that you can plug in to an extension cord. It is a must to find the wattage requirement of each appliance. (That is on the refrigerator or stove itself. You need to look for it.)

Watts=Amps x volts

(EXAMPLE)

If your mechanism draws 20 amps from a 120-volt outlet that would mean you would need to times (20 x 120) of electricity. That device would then use 2,400 watts of electricity.

 It is important to research so you have some knowledge on what you need. Then speak with a professional that is well equipped to help you choose what is best.

Storm, Storm go away, please don’t come back any day!