Powerless? You don't have to be. Here's some insight into buying the right generator for your home.
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@jiddie8296Рік тому
Very insightful. Thanks
@erickyle4439 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
@abdulquadriolawin65858 місяців тому
She mentioned this
@johnsmith63684 місяці тому
Why would you not have to change oil just because it runs on propane?
@mikemccarthy69392 місяці тому
@@johnsmith6368 I was wondering the same thing
@mikemccarthy69392 місяці тому
You still have to change the oils
@romaldothomas865311 місяців тому
Thanks for sharing great video
@kameciabrown602810 місяців тому
Happy for y'all good for you guys
@tigerlily67632 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.
@GorillaBikeRider2 роки тому
I say this with only genuine concern but I don’t think that’s safe.
@DIYHIPChicks2 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 ;)
@tigerlily67632 роки тому
@@DIYHIPChicks will do
@GM-wf6elРік 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
@chetmakowski4634 місяці тому
Great video! Thanks!
@DIYHIPChicks3 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
@dogpark777 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.
@DIYHIPChicks7 місяців тому
Sorry it did not meet your needs.
@coralyip22162 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?
@DIYHIPChicks2 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
@kameciabrown602810 місяців тому
Good for y'all you guys
@Ricknlisa20104 місяці тому
nice video.
@UndeadIntent6 місяців тому
This was helpful. Thank you.
@GI-JOEs7 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 ?
@DIYHIPChicks7 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-JOEs7 місяців тому
@@DIYHIPChicks Thank you will do, i appreciate the help and info.
@curiosity23142 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.
@vickisarnoff652 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.
@ronnierocha9894Рік 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
@worldview7306 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
@OctoPedes2 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.
@DIYHIPChicksМісяць тому
I am sorry I do not have one. I have seen promos for Patriots generator w solar panels
@husafel2 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.
@curiosity23142 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.
@DIYHIPChicks2 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!
@vickisarnoff652 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
@curiosity23142 роки тому
Yes you could.
@DIYHIPChicks2 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
@freedom4454Рік 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!
@gardenfishesРік 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.
@DIYHIPChicksРік 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.
@freedom4454Рік тому
@@gardenfishes Alright. Thank you!
@freedom4454Рік тому
@DIYHIPChicks Thank you, too!
@KornKrlz23 місяці тому
$800 for an electrician would be $4000 in California
@kameciabrown602810 місяців тому
That's good
@deannaspencer8988Рік 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-nu3go3 місяці тому
I was without power for 3 weeks I live in LA
@DIYHIPChicks3 місяці тому
So sorry
@23790308 місяців тому
@WalkMrJ7 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.
@DIYHIPChicks7 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.
@winstonrocco1981Рік тому
A/c ?
@willj6044Рік тому
With a soft start on your a/c it is possible.
@JacobStatoMarkn-ox8jr3 місяці тому
Can you
@antwonreynolds3393Рік тому
1yr later that generator is 1400...smh good video tho.
@kameciabrown602810 місяців тому
I know I am ok now where I am now thanks anyway
@Asheb963Рік 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.
@PeterLawtonРік 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.
@jackierios27238 місяців тому
Get to the point !!
@TEXGTO4 місяці тому
Yea I had to stop watching smh!
@kennyupchurchМісяць 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
@BOB12349307Рік тому
i installed mine with no problem. just use common sense
@biankabryant5175Рік 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😮
@collinsmith608Рік тому
Milwaukee and dewalt are on their way of doing so
@BILLYRAY-cj2msРік тому
WATCHED THE ENTIRE VIDEO STAIRING AT YOUR TOES...❤❤❤❤
@RandyNgareРік тому
I thought she was actually going to do a review, 1+dislike
@DIYHIPChicksРік 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.
@nicolecarnevale3226Рік тому
Thank you for providing people with an alternative to darkness, cold and spoiled food! 👍