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We have a 20kw Kohler generator that runs on propane . We have a 500 gallon tank . Since the install last year the longest power outage was about 3 hours . We have a heat pump dual fuel furnace/AC along with a well pump .

The 20kw easily handles everything . We use common sense ( remember that ? ) to not run the electric oven and dryer at the same time . If we thought power would be out for a week we would turn the generator off/on to conserve fuel .

As backup we have a Honda 3000kw inverter generator that runs on gas . I generally have 5-7 gallons of gas on hand for lawn equipment . The Honda easily handles the refrigerator and freezer so food won't spoil . And various lamps and to charge our phones . The Honda is very fuel efficient and whisper quiet .