tenderfoot Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Can anyone recommend a generator that sold at one of the local big box stores like Depot or Lowe's? One that is in the 5 to $700 range should be sufficient to power a return pump lights and a heater am I wrong in thinking this? Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmcbane200 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 I didn't even think if this and now I'm nervous lol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Inverter generators make the cleanest power and are safest for electronics but they are spendy for the amount of power they put out. http://www.homedepot.com/s/inverter%2520generator?NCNI-5 We use a regular generator with a yamaha motor. I love yamahas. The key though is that the generator has AVR to protect your electronics. This one runs our whole house short of the water heater and hvac when the power is out. Here is a link to home depot generators with avr: http://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Generators-Portable-Generators/Automatic-Voltage-Regulation/N-5yc1vZbx9nZ1z0p5yc Here is a great guide on amazon with allot more details and better info than I can share: https://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&docId=1000422531 Harbor freight generators get really good reviews and look like a good value. Electric starters are nice if you hate pulling a start cord. Be sure to treat the fuel when you add it with stabil. Nothing ruins gas equipment quicker than stale gas. Oh, 1800 watts is one typical circuit in your house. We can run our whole house including the tanks off of a 5700 watt generator. To help with sizing guidelines... Good luck! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenderfoot Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 Thanks so mich for the detailed response. Unfortunately I was not in a position to have one shipped in the next two to 3 weeks thinking of my tank going for the weekend so I purchased a well reviewed 7500 water from home depot. It was the last one in Stock anywhere!! Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 No problem, glad you found one! Make sure it has AVR or your electronics could be at risk. I am guessing almost all generators do these days, but that is just me guessing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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