Tag Archive: Generators

Small Generator Review 5, Husky 4Kw

Here's the story of our husky generator and its real life review.  Sometimes you have the opportunity to shop, investigate, and find reviews before making a moderate sized purchase.  In this case, it was dark, cold, and the stores were going ...

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Genverter powered home – real data

A genverter can be helpful in emergency power situations, but is it really practical for a full home?  We collected the data during several weeks without any solar power.   While I didn't like running the generator more often with the missing solar power it ...

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what if there is not enough wind or sun?

Today I want to address one of the fears that may hold you back from acting on your remote off grid move.The best plans can sometimes fall short, or not work out due to circumstances beyond our control.  Ideally, we get the right ...

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small generator review – inverter generators

I ran across a fascinating small 1000W generator and thought this might be of great interest for those looking at off grid power options. Every once and a while you run across a unique product that addresses a need so well that you know others will ...

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Small Generator Review and Experience [3] – What works

In this final part of the generator series, I  conclude with what works and what we are using today.  Last time we reviewed the old Onan unit that was great ( may it rest in peace). Ok, so the moment everyone's been waiting for: What have I settled on for a decent, reliable generator ...

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Small Generator Review and Experience [2]

In this series I review our generator experience of the last ten years.  We've had a string of small generators, some worked well, others didn't.  In part 1, we looked at the first Generac unit and a high rpm diesel unit. The Old Onan RV generator Well, after the cheap Diesel generator, I was ready for ...

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