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<blockquote data-quote="tRidiot" data-source="post: 2938926" data-attributes="member: 9374"><p>I've participated in a couple of these over the last couple years, as we have been "planning" to do this multiple times. But I got a Christmas bonus, traded an AR for some electrician "credit" and on Wednesday, we're doing a new panel and rewiring for a generator. </p><p></p><p>So now, I need to go get one.</p><p></p><p>I'd like a set unit Generac or something, but I can't really justify that expense at the moment, especially on this house, which I'm hoping we will only be in for another year or two or three.</p><p></p><p>So, I'm looking to spend somewhere around $1000-1200, not really more unless there is an absolutely stellar and pressing deal with a very good reason. I'd like to have somewhere in the range of 8-10kw. It's probably a little bit of overkill for what we need to run just heat, fridge and a few lights and such during an emergency, but I always think overplanning is better in an event like that.</p><p></p><p>I know Honda motors are probably the most highly-regarded in this category (portable generators), but honestly in looking through specs, it's difficult in most cases to find out who makes the motor - which makes me think it's not a company they're proud of and want to admit, in a market like this where people want to know that info.</p><p></p><p>So anyone know of any good deals coming up or going on, what are you using, what's a great value this season and I'm open to ideas and comments! I may be going to Tulsa to buy one tomorrow or the next day, or I could order one online. My neighbor is a contractor who can get discount at Locke (I think), or if anyone wants to volunteer their veteran discount at Lowe's (or Home Depot), that would be cool! <img src="/images/smilies/wink.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>Thanks!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tRidiot, post: 2938926, member: 9374"] I've participated in a couple of these over the last couple years, as we have been "planning" to do this multiple times. But I got a Christmas bonus, traded an AR for some electrician "credit" and on Wednesday, we're doing a new panel and rewiring for a generator. So now, I need to go get one. I'd like a set unit Generac or something, but I can't really justify that expense at the moment, especially on this house, which I'm hoping we will only be in for another year or two or three. So, I'm looking to spend somewhere around $1000-1200, not really more unless there is an absolutely stellar and pressing deal with a very good reason. I'd like to have somewhere in the range of 8-10kw. It's probably a little bit of overkill for what we need to run just heat, fridge and a few lights and such during an emergency, but I always think overplanning is better in an event like that. I know Honda motors are probably the most highly-regarded in this category (portable generators), but honestly in looking through specs, it's difficult in most cases to find out who makes the motor - which makes me think it's not a company they're proud of and want to admit, in a market like this where people want to know that info. So anyone know of any good deals coming up or going on, what are you using, what's a great value this season and I'm open to ideas and comments! I may be going to Tulsa to buy one tomorrow or the next day, or I could order one online. My neighbor is a contractor who can get discount at Locke (I think), or if anyone wants to volunteer their veteran discount at Lowe's (or Home Depot), that would be cool! ;) Thanks! [/QUOTE]
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