Generators

[pequa1]

Have to look up who makes my little Walmart Champion. Used to to power BIL's frig and a light for the first time during Irene (2011?) and again to pump out my buddy's crawl space after Sandy. Haven't needed it here (YET!) nor started it since. Did drain the gas completely. Need to change the oil. and cross my fingers, lol.

 

[Chinacat]

Generac Recalls Portable Generators Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact Generac for a free repair kit.

www.cpsc.gov

Mine is a Generac GP5000
I just went out to the garage to check exact model #
First quick look didn’t see it
Once the coffee kicks in I’ll roll it out and confirm

 

[Roccus7]

Genny kicked in just after 10:00. Not even listed on Central Maine Power outage list yet, but wind is gusting over 50 mph now so the bucket trucks will be grounded for quite a while...

 

[Chinacat]

Looks like I’m Ok

 

[Roccus7]

Genny worked hard for 7.5 hrs when power was restored. Surprised it was that quick, I was figuring 24-36 hrs. At one point 82% of my town was without power...