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Originally Posted by widgeon13
That's absurd!
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In my case, they get expensive very quickly when you factor in propane tank installation, cable runs, etc.
I have looked at this from every angle and, in my case, can't pull the trigger on the auto, whole house concept. I tried to make the leap, but failed to make the math work for me.
Even though I am at the end of the grid (and we lose power in hurricanes and big winter storms) I decided to stick with my PTO powered generator and a Honda powered 8kw backup I can both plug into the house with a single cable.
For short term power loses, it takes me five minutes to get the essentials running with the Honda gen...for long outages, I bring the tractors downs with the PTO gen and I'm good to go for weeks.
I added battery backup to the sump pumps, a sensing unit that calls me when the power goes out.
The key is the plug into the house grid with the proper transfer switches. One cable, a few circuit breakers and you're in business.