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• You have to find the generator. How do you do
that? It’s dark. Does it have gasoline in it? Do you
have a full gas can on hand? Is the oil in it? Does
it start? Do you have to pull-start repeatedly?
• Has the unit been stored for a long period or
dropped after it was last used? That could result
in the loss of the residual magnetic field.
• You must physically move the generator from
storage to the area where you will manually start
it. You hope it starts. While it runs you will need to
fill up frequently during an extended outage. How
much fuel would you have to store for a 10 day
outage? 100 gallons?
• You must connect the generator to the electrical
service outlet if you have had one installed. Do
you know how to connect it? If not, start looking
for the extension cords; assuming it’s not a flood.
• You must manually transfer electrical loads to
restore power to selected circuits. You must make
certain that the circuits are isolated from the rest of
the electrical panel. You must be absolutely sure
that you have disconnected the service main
breaker. That is the only way to prevent dangerous
“back feed” from the generator to neighboring
houses and the utility line when power returns.
• When utility power returns you must begin
disconnecting, reconnecting and putting things
back in storage.
Disadvantages of a
Portable Generator
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