Generators are a great idea, but I never thought about having to shovel snow away from it. Looks like only a 10 minute job, but what a freezing cold job. You are one tough cookie!
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
Utah it really wasn't bad at all...no doubt adventurous. I'm worried if my wife has to it...I can only plan for that. I'll have a debriefing on this video. Be safe thank you for supporting my channel.
@timmiked
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for explaining. My dealer suggested using plywood, to be placed at an angle, on the air intake and air output sides.
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
Tim I'm not sure how that would help with this type of snow. I'd recommend checking it during a snow storm. Thank you for the suggestion
LM you're not kidding horrible weather probably no family get togethers. Merry 'Christmas
@DK-vx1zc
Жыл бұрын
Those winds were wicked! thanks for sharing..
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
Not fun DK but I survived. I hope you are doing well.
@DK-vx1zc
Жыл бұрын
@@maraudermitchelli Doing well today, sunshine. I'm WNYer as well.
@davestelling
Жыл бұрын
You've got some great content here, thank you. I grew up in Maine, so I have some idea of what you've been through. Hoping you can take the rest of the winter off now from snow duty... (!)
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
Holly cow Dave since the blizzard the average temp has been close to 40...I never remember a winter like this. Thank you
@RDC_Autosports
Жыл бұрын
when i lived up north i ended up putting mine in a trailer next to my house because of this. also was nice when i moved to FL it came with me 😁✌🏻 be safe in that mess
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
Thank you I'll have a debriefing video.
@DanielTorres-hu1zq
Жыл бұрын
Above and Beyond the KZitem call of duty. Stay warm and safe. Merry Christmas.
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
Filming snow blowing today was even worse...much worse. Thank you Merry Christmas.
@cecharles1
Жыл бұрын
Wow! Snow is beautiful but I don't envy the wind and drifting. Lapeer, Michigan got the wind but only a couple inches of snow. I only had a very small drift in front of garage to clean.
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
You're lucky, happy new years
@cecharles1
Жыл бұрын
@@maraudermitchelli Happy New Year!
@sharonnelson7349
7 ай бұрын
Today I am dealing with a similar situation in Saskatchewan. I’m a senior woman and I think I’m going to put some sort of structure over mine. Right now it is buried in a drift. I can only dig a bit at a time.
@maraudermitchelli
7 ай бұрын
Sharon I'm sorry...do you think someone could dig it out for you. Please let me know what type of structure you build. Please be careful dear please. Be safe my Canadian friend.
@moby271
Жыл бұрын
I have been watching the news and looking at the radar, you poor folks there and in Watertown are getting hammered! Good luck Peter and Merry Christmas.
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
Jerry my house is in the eye of the storm...snow band for three days. Not fun nastiest of my lifetime. Happy New Years.
@royjones59344
Жыл бұрын
Looks like fun. Merry Christmas
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
Roy I know you're kidding...right please oh boy. Merry Christmas
@fistcover3831
Жыл бұрын
Maybe using a leaf blower could help you with that task, providing the snow remains light. Just a thought. Stay safe!!
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
I never thought of that...maybe I should search for a video doing that. FC Merry Christmas
@fistcover3831
Жыл бұрын
@@maraudermitchelli Merry Christmas!
@SNAILCLOPS
Жыл бұрын
Did you ever think about building a wooden type of shelter around it to keep snow away from the intake and vents? Probably still have to do a little shoveling but it would keep the snow further away from the generator. With some crafty woodworking you could make something that doesn’t look like an eye sore. Would need to be able to open completely for maintenance of course.
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
I did an entire video on this subject, I hope you watch and comment. I discussed many different enclosures.
@roccocherone
Жыл бұрын
Im kind of a crazy person with snow removal myself .i love it
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
Join the club thank you for commenting. I hope snow doesn’t come until Christmas 🙂
@aaronneumeyer5572
Жыл бұрын
That was brutal! Please stay safe, Peter, our aging hearts enjoy a little work out now and then but in weather like that it is time to put our kids to work for a few minutes.
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
lol Aaron I agree...no heat or hot water this morning my son was shoveling with me. Merry Christmas.
@mopardoctor9966
Жыл бұрын
Build a small house/shed around the generator.
@bsgtrekfan88
Жыл бұрын
can we just all appreciate the mic he is using? Even with the wind (yes software helps) you can hear him just fine - nice! Cheers from Cape Cod, MA!
@funtyes1970
Жыл бұрын
I agree
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the positive complement. I was 12 when we went to cape cod...what a great place I have to go back. Happy New Years cheers back at you
@fortcesta5128
Жыл бұрын
Should not have lost all that weight- you need it to keep from blowing away! God bless!
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
Yes! Thank you! Oh my gosh that's a first for a comment.
@kevinhardin2941
Жыл бұрын
I think come summer I would mount that generator on a 4 foot tall platform
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
I will post a blizzard debriefing video on this topic soon thank you good comment. Higher is the leading contender
@Flipper568
Жыл бұрын
As an Aussie who deals with droughts, sunburn & floods, thank you for your videos - a whole different world. Stay safe
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome stay safe
@joelpfeil7131
2 ай бұрын
Funny video (because I live in Georgia). To us, Snow is a 4-letter word.
@maraudermitchelli
2 ай бұрын
Too funny it's a 4 letter word here also. Love Georgia please be safe during hurricane season and in peace. Keep commenting.
@curtcarter3945
Жыл бұрын
Hanging there Pete ! Got Jenny out yesterday down here in the Bucket ! Can’t believe how good it does in ANY WEATHER !!
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
Oh boy bring it here she'll get a work out. Merry Christmas
@koprcord5338
Жыл бұрын
Believe I'd invest in an out building for the generator as weather events like this are going to become more common.
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
I'm thinking about Kopr...we'll see. Happy New Years
@philliphall5198
Жыл бұрын
It’s made sense and should have been done
@exynosexynos683
Жыл бұрын
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
Agreed
@curtcarter3945
Жыл бұрын
Damn Pete you’re giving me a workout just watching this video !! I think I would go down the sidewalk with your snowblower and then clean up around your generator !!
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
More shoveling today with my son he said the something, I will remove things to do that next year. Merry Christmas
@franksomma1800
Жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Peter to you and your family you do a great job on the videos keep up the great job God Bless and stay safe 👍 👍
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
Frank Happy New Years to you also thank you be safe.
@FreedomNH-kj9xy
Жыл бұрын
Unbelievable!! Should have taken the Bobcat out to it. Unfortunately somebody has to clean the snow. Be safe, stay warm.
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
Next year I'm clearing the junk out of the way for the Bobcat, my son said the same thing. Merry Christmas.
@jpocketrocket
Жыл бұрын
Why wouldn't you or the company that installed your generator have put it in a structure, When I worked at Marvin Windows all the generators were housed in buildings , yes a bigger outfit ,but the same idea, you can always vent the exhaust out of the building, it's just a thought. As I can see you had a fun Christmas holidays, all the snow blowing and tractor pushing ,glad that you help out the neighbors, I know they appreciate it a lot, looking forward to more videos, God Bless.
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
John I have to post a blizzard debriefing video and explain this. This generator is not designed to have a housing around it...I use to build generator buildings for computer centers and there's a lot of engineering that goes into them. I'll post the video soon. Be safe and thank you
@jpocketrocket
Жыл бұрын
There’s got to be a way you can keep it out of the elements but not have it completely covered
@TheKdwurg
Жыл бұрын
be careful don't push it to hard
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
Kirk I didn't feel like I was pushing it, I know it looks scary. Merry Christmas.
@marksjunction69
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the entertainment.....you are very dedicated to your subscribers. I would love a snowfall like that here in Calgary. We are headed to the mountains next Tuesday to do some sledding where there should be 25 to 30 ft of snow by now. Enjoy the holidays Mauraders!!
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
Wow oh wow that's a lot of snow. Enjoy the sledding sounds like fun. Merry Christmas.
@kenmuggli4613
Жыл бұрын
Dear Mr. Marauder, I can sympathize with your winter problems. We have more snow on the ground than I have ever seen, we are warming up from -20°F. I had to hire a scoop loader to dig me out. I have a powerful snowblower, but not enough. My new Trail Ultimate arrived at the dealer yesterday. Merry Christmas, Ken
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
Ken everyone here accept a few will need a track loader to dig out their driveways. I did mine today with the T66 the shoot kept getting clogged.
@brentsevereyns5769
Жыл бұрын
That track loader is going to get a workout sir. Can’t wait to see that video.
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
Brent Hopefully a couple of days. Stay...worse than shoveling. Merry Christmas.
@tractortyme
Жыл бұрын
That looks a wee bit on the brisk side Pete, my 13kw generator is sitting covered on my back porch and is tested every 60 days by me, I've got one of them power meter switches. At least it is good you have backup power when it is needed. Stay warm.
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
lol too funny, you're smarter than I. Where ever you live Mother Nature will follow you. Merry Christmas
@CaptainCornBurner
Жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas I enjoy watching your videos, very informative and easy to understand. stay safe my friend it’s cold outside.
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
R it's horrible out just horrible. Be safe thank you Merry Christmas
@usmarshall336
Жыл бұрын
I'm surprised they don't make you put risers on those generators? At least a 12"-16"
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
In 20 years this is the second time I've had to shovel around the generator...southwest storms are the worst. Thank you for commenting Merry Christmas
@usmarshall336
Жыл бұрын
@@maraudermitchelli Merry Christmas🎄❄️
@deanmoore420
Жыл бұрын
Hey Peter, merry Christmas you guys look like you got a very bad storm out there. I would be in that bobcat plowing some snow. Good luck with the storm. Great video. I’m glad you got your generator cleaned out and squared away you need that if the power goes out, that’s for sure.I👍
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
This was the worst I can remember...many people lost their lives. We stayed home as instructed and that was key. thank you Happy New Years.
@deanmoore420
Жыл бұрын
@@maraudermitchelli hi Peter, I know I heard about that a lot of people lost their lives. That was pretty sad. Happy New Year’s to you as well and your family. I hope everything is going well. I was hoping you were going to shoot another video with your new machine.
@hrm350694
Жыл бұрын
Shovel snow last year on generator. So far light snow in NE Ohio.
@1979augistine
Жыл бұрын
I'm always surprised when people who have backup generators don't mount them on 3 foot high concrete foundations just for the snow reason and ease of oil changes and maintenance and such. Or even have it in a shed to keep out prying eyes and devious fingers
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
I will do a debriefing video and I think you will understand why. Thank you for supporting my channel and be safe.
@andrewciavatta9663
Жыл бұрын
Holly cow, what a storm enjoyed the video. I was wondering if a heated concrete pad would be a good addition.
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
Andrew 2 more feet today. We do that commercial and it does work in our area. What a storm. Merry Christmas.
@snomofilms
Жыл бұрын
Spoke to my parents in Holland today- they aren’t getting the brunt of it, but still pretty scary! Be careful and good luck. Merry Christmas!
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
My home is ground zero for the snow band...this was a bad Blizzard I hope your parents are okay. Happy New Years.
@Gdone
Жыл бұрын
It’s cold where I live nowhere what you have in upstate ny
@donaldbrown7252
Жыл бұрын
need to rerun air intake or add to it. exhaust as well
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure the furnace blowers can handle another elbow and extending the pipe.Happy New Years.
@RandyBeretta-db5bg
8 ай бұрын
🤨Id say that would be dangerous weather to be in.! Hope someone is keeping a eye on you anytime your doing this.! 🤔
@maraudermitchelli
8 ай бұрын
Randy thank you for being concerned, this storm killed over 50 people it is very sad. What's amazing how well I performed during the storm and did not have any issues. God Bless you and thank you for your concern someone is always watching. Be safe.
@leemark63
Жыл бұрын
Anyway you can give a general location? I'm in a suburb of Buffalo NY!
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
Suburb east of Buffalo 20 miles
@deksea
Жыл бұрын
Great camera work. Felt like i was right out there in that storm with you. Very intense.
@bwillan
Жыл бұрын
I suspect that you are close to record snowfall totals for the last 6 weeks. I admire your dedication to bring us winter snow removal videos. Merry Christmas.
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
Very nice comment, thank you for making my day. I think at my house over 5 feet have fallen...the wind is the worst part just horrible. Merry Christmas
@tonicamaro8683
Жыл бұрын
why wouldn't you build a little shack for the generator with a stack so it doesn't get covered with snow....easy fix
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
I will discuss this in a debriefing video
@philliphall5198
Жыл бұрын
That’s terrible and dangerous You’ll stay warm if you can and stay home
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
Phillip 3 days of blizzard not fun. But staying home was key. happy new years
@bonemacracken6939
Жыл бұрын
Hi how did the Generac hold up in -40 ? also what size is that Generator ? was looking to one this moth would love to pros and cons how it held up in this storm . Thanks !
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
It is a 24KW, the lowest temp was 7' windchill -60' now issues. The only con is keeping the vents open from snow otherwise they are great. This unit is very quiet. I would recommend Generac. Happy New Years.
@malelonewolf80
Жыл бұрын
Now that is some snow. Luckily it looks to be dry snow, and not frozen wet snow, or you would have had a lot more difficulties clearing the snow away from the generator. Here the temperature have been a bit higher forma couple of days, so a bit of snow has melted. But a snow fall last night had me out for 3 hours today clearing snow. Luckily not in such winds as you have, but enough wind that I got some snow in my face while snowblowing. Important with good and warm clothes in such weather. But as the 24 of Desember is coming to its end, I hope the winter snow will also come to an end soon. But we ordinarily have snow outside until May, so the winter has just started I am afraid.
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
Jens...I'm so tired not heat or hot water this morning back outside clearing the vents. Merry Christmas and thank you
@malelonewolf80
Жыл бұрын
@@maraudermitchelli I feel you on that. Though this winters snow, in my country, ordinarily would not present a problem, though bothersome, this winter I have a bad leg which makes snow removal tiresome and a bit painful as it does not give my leg time to rest and heal. So, with that amount of snow you have, which require clearing of the vents manually (by shovel) who would not be tired from it. And it does not get easier with age either. I was thinking, seing your video, of the concept of snorkels on cars, to allow the car engine to get air. I wonder if something like a couple of snorkels could be attached to the generator vents to get the intake and exhaust higher up from the ground. Though it would not prevent snow carried by the wind to get into the wents, it would at least not get burried by snow. But hereˋs to hoping the blizzard will pass away from your area, and that we will get a nice, snow trouble free winter.
@patram4880
Жыл бұрын
Really Peate really get your son out there stop being a hero Get your son out there I’m surprise your wife is not chasing you down
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
Pat we woke with no heat or hot water my son and I were digging vents out this morning. Pat you may be right maybe I'm too old for this Merry Christmas.
@larryb1153
Жыл бұрын
Does anyone there use Snow Fencing ?
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
Not around houses, unsightly and the storms have different wind directions. Years ago they used them on certain roads but even that stopped. Good question Happy New Years.
@ryanvalleyirrigation
Жыл бұрын
Do you have any Problems with the generac generator. Doing the test run 15 minutes . I heard generac generator won't let run 15 minutes for test run. 5 minutes only?
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
My old generator which my brother bought ran for 15 minutes, the new generator runs for 5 minutes. No issue at all I love the shorter run time. Actually I'm very pleased. Be safe and thank you for supporting my channel.
@dede8250
Жыл бұрын
What about your heater and hot water vents?
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
That video was posted yesterday good catch. Happy New Years
@gggracing113.
Жыл бұрын
Pete do u miss the 3046r? The bobcat is definitely an upgrade.. merry Christmas 🎄
@maraudermitchelli
Жыл бұрын
GGG sometimes I do, the bobcat just is so powerful and stable. We you use what we have. Thank you for commenting Merry Christmas
@johnyounker8601
Жыл бұрын
There’s a small vent on the cabinet that faces the house, don’t forget that one. Also it’s a good idea to keep snow off the grey valve in the gas line coming from the house to the generator. It has a small oriface that needs to be kept clear of ice and snow. If it clogs the engine won’t start. Are you missing your 3039R? This storm looks like a real character builder. Stay safe.
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