Alpo Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Got an ad in my email. Solar generator. Protect your family. With this you can charge your devices. It won't run your air conditioner to keep you cool in the summer, or your heater to keep you warm in the winter. It won't run your refrigerator to keep your food from spoiling, or your microwave so you can cook your food. But by damn you can charge your devices, which will keep your family safe. It doesn't say what it costs in the ad. I suppose you have to go to the website, and maybe even put it in your cart before they will give you a price. But it does say that it costs less than an iPhone. But isn't it iPhone something like $700? I can get a whole lot of generators for less than $700, and they will actually run my refrigerator and my microwave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Get a generator to at least run the essentials! I'm installing a "Whole House" NG unit up here in cold Canada. They can't seem to keep things running all the time and we get temperatures well below -30 and even colder, for long periods of time. The installation even requires a battery warmer to ensure it doesn't die in the cold. Right now it's 0 Celsius outside at 9:00 AM and without heat, I'd be in trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 23 minutes ago, Alpo said: Got an ad in my email. Solar generator. Protect your family. With this you can charge your devices. It won't run your air conditioner to keep you cool in the summer, or your heater to keep you warm in the winter. It won't run your refrigerator to keep your food from spoiling, or your microwave so you can cook your food. But by damn you can charge your devices, which will keep your family safe. It doesn't say what it costs in the ad. I suppose you have to go to the website, and maybe even put it in your cart before they will give you a price. But it does say that it costs less than an iPhone. But isn't it iPhone something like $700? I can get a whole lot of generators for less than $700, and they will actually run my refrigerator and my microwave. I got that same ad! There's a sucker born every minute!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 And in winter with the lower solar angle solar power is less effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Nah. Just sail the Boat south. Solar'll work just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgavin Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Here in the 3rd world section of the PRK, power outages are somewhat commonplace. My thoughts have always been toward a true sine wave inverter driven by the charging system in my truck. This would provide enough for critical functions, which does not include A/C in my book. Unlike a generator, the gasoline in the truck is always cycled and always fresh. NatGas would be an alternative here as it is always on, but the NG gennies are very pricey for limited used. I have NatGas for water heater, fireplace insert and cooking, none of which require electrical power to operate. Those worried about charging their devices are the same crowd who have really never faced an adversity of any kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Hair, SASS #29557 Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 After Ian I'm throwing in the towel. I've gone through three hurricanes in South Florida and several near misses (including Ian). I'm seriously considering an all house generator with an automatic turn on. Had two good friends in Miami with them and they were very impressive. My HOA already said yes so it's a go. My house has hurricane proof windows and doors (don't know how effective they are, though). At my age I just don't want to fiddle @#$%^ with gas cans anymore and I'm 48 ft above sea level so I'm in a no-flood zone (very rare in Florida). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 8 minutes ago, Dawg Hair, SASS #29557 said: After Ian I'm throwing in the towel. I've gone through three hurricanes in South Florida and several near misses (including Ian). I'm seriously considering an all house generator with an automatic turn on. Had two good friends in Miami with them and they were very impressive. My HOA already said yes so it's a go. My house has hurricane proof windows and doors (don't know how effective they are, though). At my age I just don't want to fiddle @#$%^ with gas cans anymore and I'm 48 ft above sea level so I'm in a no-flood zone (very rare in Florida). Go for it! I’d do it today !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Have have had generators since Y2K and whole house for years. Absolutely great peace of mind. Temp range 108° to -46° here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish ike, SASS #43615 Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Iphones $700 to $1300. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. James H. Callahan Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 3 hours ago, irish ike, SASS #43615 said: Iphones $700 to $1300. Our SE's were like $240 a year or two ago. Couldn't believe it, I thought that was a down payment. JHC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgavin Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 8 hours ago, Rye Miles #13621 said: Go for it! I’d do it today !! Indeed. It will only be more expensive tomorrow, and more again the day after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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