Generators 101 - What every homeowners needs to know

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DIYHIPChicks

DIYHIPChicks

2 роки тому

Powerless? You don't have to be.
Here's some insight into buying the right generator for your home.

КОМЕНТАРІ: 69
@jiddie8296
@jiddie8296 Рік тому
Very insightful. Thanks
@erickyle443
@erickyle443 9 місяців тому
To add to this, you can also go with a generator that runs on propane which burns cleaner (no oil changes) and stores way better then gasoline
@abdulquadriolawin6585
@abdulquadriolawin6585 8 місяців тому
She mentioned this
@johnsmith6368
@johnsmith6368 4 місяці тому
Why would you not have to change oil just because it runs on propane?
@mikemccarthy6939
@mikemccarthy6939 2 місяці тому
@@johnsmith6368 I was wondering the same thing
@mikemccarthy6939
@mikemccarthy6939 2 місяці тому
You still have to change the oils
@romaldothomas8653
@romaldothomas8653 11 місяців тому
Thanks for sharing great video
@kameciabrown6028
@kameciabrown6028 10 місяців тому
Happy for y'all good for you guys
@tigerlily6763
@tigerlily6763 2 роки тому
I went for the 30 amp portable unit. I have three garages and I keep the generator in my third bay. I can wheel it out in front of the third bay, keeping the garage door cracked open, and I have the outlet installed on the wall of my third bay. So the gen isn’t outside. I am able to power about half of my house. Thx for all of your videos! Very helpful.
@GorillaBikeRider
@GorillaBikeRider 2 роки тому
I say this with only genuine concern but I don’t think that’s safe.
@DIYHIPChicks
@DIYHIPChicks 2 роки тому
Hey Glad you found it helpful. Do be careful with generator inside the garage. I wouldn't do it but please place a CO detector in the garage for extra safety. Be well ;)
@tigerlily6763
@tigerlily6763 2 роки тому
@@DIYHIPChicks will do
@GM-wf6el
@GM-wf6el Рік тому
Hello. Great video. Many emergency gas generators has a run time of 9 hours according to it's specs. Will it run for another 9 hours if I refill it with gas? Will it run for 3 days if I keep refilling it with gas? Power outages during blizzards can last for days. Thanks
@chetmakowski463
@chetmakowski463 4 місяці тому
Great video! Thanks!
@DIYHIPChicks
@DIYHIPChicks 3 місяці тому
Glad you liked it. You are so welcome! I am teaching a new class in Feb if you are interested. diyhipchicks.simplero.com/page/350876
@dogpark77
@dogpark77 7 місяців тому
Told me nothing other than hire an electrician to hook up my generator to the house. Didn’t tell me how many watts I needed, which fuel for generator to use, pretty much diddly squat.
@DIYHIPChicks
@DIYHIPChicks 7 місяців тому
Sorry it did not meet your needs.
@coralyip2216
@coralyip2216 2 роки тому
Thanks so much for this! I didn't even know this was an option. Curious to know what your thoughts were on the different brands of generators. I see you have a Westinghouse generator; is that the brand you generally recommend or would you say most of them are pretty much the same? I have been looking at Firman generators (because that's what Costco sells) and have never heard of this brand before. Also, do you recommend tri-fuel generators or is it better to stick with gasoline powered portable generators only?
@DIYHIPChicks
@DIYHIPChicks 2 роки тому
Hi Coral. My electrician recommended this unit. He has one himself so that was the best answer for me. I was happy to go with single fuel source for ease of use. I wouldn't want to do the natural gas hook up. The propane might have been a nice back up but this unit was so easy to use with push button start
@kameciabrown6028
@kameciabrown6028 10 місяців тому
Good for y'all you guys
@Ricknlisa2010
@Ricknlisa2010 4 місяці тому
nice video.
@UndeadIntent
@UndeadIntent 6 місяців тому
This was helpful. Thank you.
@GI-JOEs
@GI-JOEs 7 місяців тому
Awesome video. I have the same generator and I decided to hire an electrician to install a transfer switch. I admit i don't know too much about generators so i am wondering. Any advice on maintenance or advice on securing the generator from theft ?
@DIYHIPChicks
@DIYHIPChicks 7 місяців тому
Maintenance basics - don't store it with gas in it! Keep it from getting wet. Always read the manual for specifics as units vary (all gas, gas w electric ignition etc). As for theft, you can chain it to a tree or fence. Add an air tag for tracking it. I do not run it over night unattended. Good luck
@GI-JOEs
@GI-JOEs 7 місяців тому
@@DIYHIPChicks Thank you will do, i appreciate the help and info.
@curiosity2314
@curiosity2314 2 роки тому
Good advice and yes this is DIY if you have the skills. Something you could do also is upgrade to a dual gas/propane unit or replace your carburetor that will except gas or propane with a switch to either or. I personally but have never had to use it have 5 propane units on hand, gas goes bad propane does not. Propane is less efficient. You could also have a quick connect/disconnect to your homes natural gas service. Chase down the natural gas scenario as you do not have to have fuel sitting around, most all small generators will run perfectly fine on natural gas. Less impurities means you change the oil less often but at least once every year and a half due to acidic changes in the oil itself.
@vickisarnoff65
@vickisarnoff65 2 роки тому
Thanks for the information, but I do not have any gas lines to my home. I have a totally electric house. Would love to go to an all house generator, but the cost is prohibitive. I would need to add the generator and the propane tanks.
@ronnierocha9894
@ronnierocha9894 Рік тому
@@vickisarnoff65 you can convert your generator to both just by buying a converter kit that you can buy online. my soninlaw did it to his generator
@worldview730
@worldview730 6 місяців тому
If you have those skills then your an electrician & have a license, in case there's an accident, & esp. if your trying to do it for somebody else
@OctoPedes
@OctoPedes 2 місяці тому
Anyone have a solar power video to recommend? In event of a real emergency that impacts the supply chain, gas is exceptionally vulnerable.
@DIYHIPChicks
@DIYHIPChicks Місяць тому
I am sorry I do not have one. I have seen promos for Patriots generator w solar panels
@husafel
@husafel 2 роки тому
Great video! I’m assuming you it’s best to keep the generator empty until used. Old gas would harm the fuel system. Also if it’s down pour you would want the generator in a place not getting wet.
@curiosity2314
@curiosity2314 2 роки тому
Best to upgrade your carburetor to Gas/Propane/Natural gas. Inexpensive if you can work on small engines. Yes drain the gas and make sure and run the engine until it runs out of fuel. Never had a small engine not start because of a carburetor not working properly just by running until it quits. I add a fuel shutoff to any small engine that does not have one but most generators do.
@DIYHIPChicks
@DIYHIPChicks 2 роки тому
Yes you should drain fuel when not in use. We used a sports tent over it with weight on the corners so it doesn;t blow off. Safety first right!
@vickisarnoff65
@vickisarnoff65 2 роки тому
Thanks for the information on generators. I have a Beacon G6.5 KW portable generator with Rated voltage 120/240V. I cannot figure out how that compared to your generator. I have used it in past storms, but only powered some lights, computer, phones, portable heater and refrigerator. Would this one work with the addition of a 30 amp cord to do what you explained ours does? Thanks
@curiosity2314
@curiosity2314 2 роки тому
Yes you could.
@DIYHIPChicks
@DIYHIPChicks 2 роки тому
Yep It should work fine once you have to 30 amp line in the house. So grateful for ours after yrs of losing power, often for days. Good luck to you. Hop over to my website and join the newsletter. I offer free classes too. ww.diyhipchicks.com
@freedom4454
@freedom4454 Рік тому
I'm very glad to find out this information! My question is: How come you said, "it does not require gasoline. It is when you have a whole-house generator and that is a permanent unit that is planted outside the home. It is tied into natural gas or to propane." How does it not require gasoline, if it is tied into propane or natural gas? Please, explain this matter. Thank you!
@gardenfishes
@gardenfishes Рік тому
Because you aren't filling it constantly with gasoline. You either are running off natural gas, like a dryer, heater or water heater or have a propane tank where you have a service that it os filled periodically. Hope that helps.
@DIYHIPChicks
@DIYHIPChicks Рік тому
I sorry if not clear. If you have a whole house system, it runs off propane or natural gas so you are not pouring gas cans of fuel and running to gas station.
@freedom4454
@freedom4454 Рік тому
@@gardenfishes Alright. Thank you!
@freedom4454
@freedom4454 Рік тому
@DIYHIPChicks Thank you, too!
@KornKrlz2
@KornKrlz2 3 місяці тому
$800 for an electrician would be $4000 in California
@kameciabrown6028
@kameciabrown6028 10 місяців тому
That's good
@deannaspencer8988
@deannaspencer8988 Рік тому
All Stores Please lower the cost of all Military and Local for all Brands of Generator Products and Accessories and Production Cost Now That's too much $$ Now The Whole World Now 🙏🙏🙏
@Deez-nu3go
@Deez-nu3go 3 місяці тому
I was without power for 3 weeks I live in LA
@DIYHIPChicks
@DIYHIPChicks 3 місяці тому
So sorry
@2379030
@2379030 8 місяців тому
@WalkMrJ
@WalkMrJ 7 місяців тому
What? Special lines? You just got hvac swindled. Plug it in to your dryer line and terminate the breaker at the utility feed. Done.
@DIYHIPChicks
@DIYHIPChicks 7 місяців тому
You should never back feed a generator without an interlock or transfer switch. You risk electrocution to linesmen and yourself by feeding power back through the grid. A licensed electrician should absolutely install the proper outlet.
@winstonrocco1981
@winstonrocco1981 Рік тому
A/c ?
@willj6044
@willj6044 Рік тому
With a soft start on your a/c it is possible.
@JacobStatoMarkn-ox8jr
@JacobStatoMarkn-ox8jr 3 місяці тому
Can you
@antwonreynolds3393
@antwonreynolds3393 Рік тому
1yr later that generator is 1400...smh good video tho.
@kameciabrown6028
@kameciabrown6028 10 місяців тому
I know I am ok now where I am now thanks anyway
@Asheb963
@Asheb963 Рік тому
Seems like she needs a better understanding of this topic. Not sure she knows enough to be making videos about generators. Things like running an extension cord to your (hot)water heater.
@PeterLawton
@PeterLawton Рік тому
She has to leave out a lot of details, to keep the video down to a digestible length. I'm sure she knows that water heaters are hardwired, as well as several other things. She could get into THD, soft starts, diesel generators, inverter generators, and on and on. I love the depth of this topic, but this is a good introduction.
@jackierios2723
@jackierios2723 8 місяців тому
Get to the point !!
@TEXGTO
@TEXGTO 4 місяці тому
Yea I had to stop watching smh!
@kennyupchurch
@kennyupchurch Місяць тому
Right stop Half way though I understand details are very important but at the same time we're human beings and we're in a pinch and half the time in a hurry so get to the point
@BOB12349307
@BOB12349307 Рік тому
i installed mine with no problem. just use common sense
@biankabryant5175
@biankabryant5175 Рік тому
The first person to invent a generator that can be powered in the rain through Bluetooth with no electric cord is gonna be richer than big gates. If they invent one that can be powered in the inside with no gasoline or propane, just a big ole battery, they will be richer than God😮
@collinsmith608
@collinsmith608 Рік тому
Milwaukee and dewalt are on their way of doing so
@BILLYRAY-cj2ms
@BILLYRAY-cj2ms Рік тому
WATCHED THE ENTIRE VIDEO STAIRING AT YOUR TOES...❤❤❤❤
@RandyNgare
@RandyNgare Рік тому
I thought she was actually going to do a review, 1+dislike
@DIYHIPChicks
@DIYHIPChicks Рік тому
HI I never intended to do a particular product review but a general summary of what homeowners need to know if considering one. Sorry you did not get the info you wanted here.
@nicolecarnevale3226
@nicolecarnevale3226 Рік тому
Thank you for providing people with an alternative to darkness, cold and spoiled food! 👍
@kameciabrown6028
@kameciabrown6028 10 місяців тому
That's good
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