Figured I'd hit the collective wisdom of PPOT...
Hurricane season is coming again, and our power isn't so reliable anyway. So, I'd like to get a generator that would be capable of running what amounts to 2 circuits from my main electrical panel - the kitchen (for the fridge) and the living room (radio, lights, small window shaker AC unit, satellite, tv, cell phone charger). I've powered the AC unit and *everything* in the living room off a single 20 amp circuit with no overload, so I'm guessing I really need a generator that can power 2 20 amp circuits.
So how do I figure out how big of a generator I need? Also, what about fuel - is gas, deisel, or propane better? Should I look into having it hooked into the main house circuit, so when I need it I just turn off all the other fuses in the panel, disconnect from the electric co, and fire it up?
Help, id10ts wants to know
