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Originally Posted by fatlazyless
Like, why go with an expensive generator when a direct vent, propane heater with a pilot light will work when there's no electric power?
You can set it at 45-degrees for when you are not there, plus it can get set at 70-degrees when you are there and be used.
Is better to have it, and actually use it (a propane heater with a pilot light), than to have one, and basically almost never use it (a generator).
Plus, there is a huge difference in price.
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Because a simple 5000 watt generator is more than sufficient to run the bulk of a home if needed in an emergency and only costs $500-600 these days. Your propane heater wont run a refrigerator, lights, etc. There are simple/cheap ways to hook up a generator in times of need.