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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Dahlonega , Georgia
Posts: 15,069
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I am slowly leaning towards a 20kw and be done . After studying manufacturers websites for size/price/fuel consumption there is not a lot of difference between 12kw and 20kw. Yes the 20 is more up front and a little hungrier with fuel consumption but it's not a huge difference . A 20kw will run my entire house .
But then I start thinking that in a " normal " year we lose the power two times . Some years more and some less. In that scenario I start thinking about what can we do without , can we get creative with load management via breakers and maybe a 12kw either whole house or portable is the way to go . If I would go portable I would still do a transfer switch and buy a duel fuel so it can run off a 250 or 500 gallon tank .
Currently we use our Honda 3000 watt inverter generator with the spaghetti mess of extension cords 😁 . I primarily only keep refrigerator and freezer going so food doesn't spoil and a few lamps. My point being we can go without certain amenities but I prefer not to.
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2002 Boxster S . Arctic silver + black top/int. Jake Raby 3.6 SS engine " the beast ". GT3 front bumper, GT3 side skirts and GT3 TEK rear diffuser. 1999 996 C4 coupe black/grey with FSI 3.8 engine . Rear diffuser , front spoiler lip with ducktail spoiler .
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