 IowaCowboyWant to go back to IowaPremium
join:2010-10-16
Springfield, MA
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| Generator Time!!! 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.
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 John GaltForward, MarchPremium
join:2004-09-30
Happy Camp
kudos:5 | How often do you need to change the generator oil?
Many people don't plan for that...
Just trying to help! 
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ame101
join:2002-05-02
Southington, CT | Every 50 hours on mine. |
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 alkizmo
join:2007-06-25
Pierrefonds, QC
kudos:1 | reply to IowaCowboy
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! |
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ame101
join:2002-05-02
Southington, CT | 
Ready for snow and wind. Even changed oil in generator.  |
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 Zorack
join:2001-12-14
Fayetteville, WV
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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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Zorack
join:2001-12-14
Fayetteville, WV Reviews:
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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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 SwedishRiderRider on the StormPremium
join:2006-01-11
Connecticut
kudos:1 | reply to IowaCowboy
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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BobAccount deleted
join:2012-07-22
New Jersey Reviews:
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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. |
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alkizmo
join:2007-06-25
Pierrefonds, QC
kudos:1 | reply to SwedishRider
said by SwedishRider: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? |
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IowaCowboyWant to go back to IowaPremium
join:2010-10-16
Springfield, MA | reply to IowaCowboy
I am at the Springfield (MA) Stop & Shop and it looks like we're getting ready for a major disaster. |
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Zorack
join:2001-12-14
Fayetteville, WV Reviews:
·Suddenlink
| 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)?
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ame101
join:2002-05-02
Southington, CT | I ran out for soda(got to have vodka mixer if beer runs out), store was nuts and lines at gas stations. |
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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? |
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IowaCowboyWant to go back to IowaPremium
join:2010-10-16
Springfield, MA Reviews:
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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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 KramerPremium,Mod
join:2000-08-03
Richmond, VA
kudos:2 | 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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 ChinaboundPremium
join:2002-12-21
Antioch, IL
kudos:3 | reply to SwedishRider
Charge your video camera - I can't wait to see how it does. |
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SwedishRiderRider on the StormPremium
join:2006-01-11
Connecticut
kudos:1 | said by Chinabound: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=dA75fPyRufs
»www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUhFW1F2Rqg
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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ChinaboundPremium
join:2002-12-21
Antioch, IL
kudos:3 | 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. |
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alkizmo
join:2007-06-25
Pierrefonds, QC
kudos:1 | said by Chinabound: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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