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Old 10-28-2021, 11:22 PM   #14
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Originally Posted by thinkxingu View Post
Just a note that if at all possible, I would get a standby generator. Unless the person's (fairly) technically savvy, running through the steps to shut down the main breaker, engage the mechanical interlock, connect and start the generator, flip the appropriate circuits on or off, etc. and in reverse when done can be daunting.

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Totally agree.

You also have to worry about fumes with portable units.

That can get expensive though.

You might consider a vented propane heater (not to expensive) and a small inverter generator (e.g ~2000 watts) to plug the fridge in directly. That would be more manageable both weight and technicalities.

Like this inverter generator. The 6500 watt Generac OP is looking at probably cost similar.

https://www.amazon.com/Champion-Powe.../dp/B08L45W2V9

There are cheaper heaters. I don’t think this needs power to run.

https://www.amazon.com/Martin-Direct.../dp/B072Q5NBNZ

For an installed standby generator you might be talking $6000 or more installed.
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