[Evans, Marv]

Years ago I bought a Generac 10K/12.5K peak in anticipation of needing it for construction. Turned out I never needed it for that. Since I also bought a transfer box, I had it wired into my main panel to power some circuits during outages. Built a cabinet along side the garage for it to protect it & cut way down on the noise. They (all Generacs & lots of other brands) are noisy as hell especially with the 2 cylinder engine. If I bought one specifically for the house, I'd consider a few things (even if I was going to move it around if I wanted). I'd buy one with plenty of reserve power. I'd spend the money for one of the quieter models. I would buy/make a cabinet outside for storage & convenience (but has to be well vented for cooling). I would make the proper modifications for importing the power. I'd have/make a valve teed into the fuel line to drain old fuel easily. I would also try to get one with a starter (it's hell to have to pull on a rope starter in the dark during a storm). Where I live, we are only occasionally out of power for only a few hours at a time max - mostly.