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IowaCowboy
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Weather Channel is saying that this may be worse than the 1978 blizzard.

1. Generator. Check
2. Transfer Switch. Check
3. Snowblower. Check

As a former Boy Scout, the motto is Be Prepared.

John Galt6
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How often do you need to change the generator oil?

Many people don't plan for that...

Just trying to help!
ame101
join:2002-05-02
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Every 50 hours on mine.

alkizmo
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said by IowaCowboy:

Weather Channel is saying that this may be worse than the 1978 blizzard.

Meh, we had a Nor'easter on December 27th, beat all time records.
There were very little power outages (mostly remote regions).
Though the best part was that we had a half-day at work! A BANK! HALF DAY! WTF?! (Well, the cashiers had to stay, HA!)

I wouldn't get too excited. What cuts power is (are? but then wouldn't it be "what cut power" and not "what cuts power"?) falling trees. Leafless trees don't blow over so easily, just like a boat with its sail down won't keel from wind

Winter is typically a power-outages-less season.

But hey, if you're positively excited, I hope all the best luck to you so that a tree falls on a power line near you! But I will also accuse you of wanting OTHERS to suffer so that you can enjoy your generator

edit - My real tip to you is this: Go fill up on food and movies. You'll be staying home tomorrow!
ame101
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Ready for snow and wind. Even changed oil in generator.

Zorack
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If we was going to get that kind of weather forecast for here,I would have not bought a air compressor kit and instead buy a Generac 5500 watt generator when I visited my local Lowes this morning....
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That was one messed up post. I meant to say that here In WV our power outages are frequent in Winter and slow to repair by our power company(AEP). So if a blizzard type storm were to hit here(I sure as hell hope not),I sure as hell would have gotten that generator.
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I gave the generator a good workout earlier, fueled up the snow throwin' beast, and stocked up on bread and milk... so I'm about as prepped as I can be.
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said by alkizmo:

Meh, we had a Nor'easter on December 27th, beat all time records.

That was nothing. You only got 18 inches (I was there). Get back to us when you get 30+ inches, like we had in 1996.

alkizmo
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said by XXXXXXXXXXX1:

I gave the generator a good workout earlier, fueled up the snow throwin' beast, and stocked up on bread and milk... so I'm about as prepped as I can be.

WTF mate!
Where's the beer, frozen pizza, chips & lubricant?

IowaCowboy
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I am at the Springfield (MA) Stop & Shop and it looks like we're getting ready for a major disaster.

Zorack
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said by IowaCowboy:

I am at the Springfield (MA) Stop & Shop and it looks like we're getting ready for a major disaster.

Everybody taking everything but the kitchen sink(maybe even that lol)?
ame101
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I ran out for soda(got to have vodka mixer if beer runs out), store was nuts and lines at gas stations.

cowboyro
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said by IowaCowboy:

Weather Channel is saying that this may be worse than the 1978 blizzard.

1. Generator. Check
2. Transfer Switch. Check
3. Snowblower. Check

As a former Boy Scout, the motto is Be Prepared.

Fuel? Check?

IowaCowboy
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said by cowboyro:

said by IowaCowboy:

Weather Channel is saying that this may be worse than the 1978 blizzard.

1. Generator. Check
2. Transfer Switch. Check
3. Snowblower. Check

As a former Boy Scout, the motto is Be Prepared.

Fuel? Check?

I have two 5-gallon Jerry cans with fuel in them mixed with Sta-bil. I also have 7 gallons of fuel in the generator.

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I really don't think that is enough fuel. Looks to be about 1.5 days worth... right? Don't plan on getting any out of a vehicle without a great amount of trouble. They all have anti-siphon blocks in the fill tubes now.

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said by XXXXXXXXXXX1:

...fueled up the snow throwin' beast

Charge your video camera - I can't wait to see how it does.
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said by Asiabound:

said by XXXXXXXXXXX1:

...fueled up the snow throwin' beast

Charge your video camera - I can't wait to see how it does.

Not sure if you caught it last time:

»www.youtube.com/watch?v= ··· 5fPyRufs

»www.youtube.com/watch?v= ··· FW1F2Rqg


It was incredible... but this will be a whole new ballgame. I'm anxious to find out... and I'll try to get some better video.

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The videos are nice - the quality is fine. Ask her to please go outside and get a few minutes worth this time.
I grew up in Westport, so I know what's headed your way. This storm is going to be a great test for your machine.

alkizmo
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said by Asiabound:

Ask her to please go outside and get a few minutes worth this time.

That's like asking your wife to help you pick out studs at home depot.

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said by alkizmo:

said by Asiabound:

Ask her to please go outside and get a few minutes worth this time.

That's like asking your wife to help you pick out studs at home depot.

If she finds one at Home Depot,she'll probably leave you
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said by Asiabound:

Ask her to please go outside and get a few minutes worth this time.
I grew up in Westport, so I know what's headed your way. This storm is going to be a great test for your machine.

Unfortunately... I'll take what I can get for videography services... and that may very well end up being from the inside looking out.

Given the circumstances, I may end up having to go 1st person driver or set it on a stationary object and just get the widest view possible. I'll do my best. And yes, we're about to find out what my Rider's capabilities really are. It's been a beast thus far... I have high hopes.
ame101
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»youtu.be/HIQyla0dhvs
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Lice CT web cam from my house. »justin.tv/miatajim

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"I wouldn't get too excited. What cuts power is (are? but then wouldn't it be "what cut power" and not "what cuts power"?) falling trees. Leafless trees don't blow over so easily, just like a boat with its sail down won't keel from wind "

What cuts power in the winter (at least in this area) isn't falling trees, its falling limbs. No wind needed. Wet, heavy snow accumulates on limbs and brings them down and with them power lines. There have even been instances in this area where power lines where brought down only by the ice that built up on them alone, no trees needed.
Of course, it all depends on the type of snowfall and the ambient temps.
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said by Kramer:

I really don't think that is enough fuel. Looks to be about 1.5 days worth... right? Don't plan on getting any out of a vehicle without a great amount of trouble. They all have anti-siphon blocks in the fill tubes now.

Depends on the load. But I'd prep for a 2 week outage - here, when ice comes, we'll see 1-2 weeks w/o power.

My 8kw generator drinks 6.5 gallons just managing the fridge, blower on the furnace and TV in about 16 hours.

Running the a/c, tv and fridge? About 3 hours.

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Lice CT web cam from my house. »justin.tv/miatajim

OK, so talk to me... what kind of outdoor camera do you have?
ame101
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logitech webcam 9000, it's in side the window. Have a Lorex 8 cam setup around the house but not on web.

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said by ame101:

logitech webcam 9000, it's in side the window. Have a Lorex 8 cam setup around the house but not on web.

ahh... I was hoping it was a 'standalone' unit - no computer needed.

Thanks - very cool to have live streaming images for sure!
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»www.dlink.com/us/en/home ··· t-router

it will do it. linksys cam will work outside if you seal it up.