Thank you for all the comments, definitely did not think this would get viewed this much. 95% of the comments have been useful, and very civil. I have learned a lot from y'all. From gas storage ideas, when to use the generator to solar additions and maintenance. Thank you for all the advice. I really appreciate it.
@foamyflightmaster9385
Күн бұрын
Nice to see a normal person who is prepared for the abnormal events
@jaystus
14 сағат бұрын
@foamyflightmaster9385 I’m have to frame this for my wife to remember 😂
@greghall_The_TechEditor
19 сағат бұрын
It is a waste of fuel to operate a generator all night. Your Fridge / Freezer will hold its temperature over night, especially with the door being closed and not opened all night. One other thing you can do is to keep some frozen jugs of water in the freezer and place them in the fridge overnight to keep the fridge cooler (essentially turning the fridge into an icebox fridge). In the morning when the generator is restarted, place the melted jugs back in the freezer to "recharge". Source is my experience with the ice storm of 1998 in the Thousand Islands, no power for 28 days!
@jaystus
18 сағат бұрын
You’re right. I think I’ve learned that from all the comments. Honestly if learned a lot from this
@panhandlejake6200
11 сағат бұрын
and a good source of emergency water - if it comes to that.......
@greghall_The_TechEditor
6 сағат бұрын
@@panhandlejake6200 The tub should have already been filled.
@TheBvirgilio86
14 сағат бұрын
I dont think anyone has mentioned the oil change intervals yet, but you might want to do a 1-2 hr initial oil change ahead of time to get all the metal particles out of the engine before running it long term. I did the 1st change after 1 hour and then another well before the manual recommendation because that oil comes out dirty and full of particals you dont want swimming around your engine for 15 hours. There are always people complaining that their generator didn't last very long, and I'm willing to bet most of the time it's lack of maintenance or understanding how it should be done to extend its life. I think of it like this. Many car manufacturers claim 100,000 mile transmission services and 100,000 spark plugs, but if you follow those guidelines, you're really setting yourself up for premature failure and expensive repairs down the road. Great video. And try to use the shortest length power cord necessary for the job. The other commenters are correct. Voltage drop, heat build up, and potential wear to the items being underpowered is a thing.
@jaystus
13 сағат бұрын
Thanks, definitely a lot of good information in the comments, they have been very useful. I did my first oil change after 15 hours. So hopefully it helped.
@westtexasprepper
19 сағат бұрын
I would advise to keep 10-15 gals of non-ethanol gas on hand for the generator. Use Sta-Bil, as well, to extend the shelf life of the gas. Rotate the gas, ie use in the car, every 6 months to keep fresh. I rotate mine, 10 gallons at a time, at the year mark.
@gearhead366
17 сағат бұрын
I have a 14 gal fuel caddy that I stupidly let get low. It had about 4 gallons in it, which was very useful, but it would have been MUCH more useful had it been full. I may get another one. 28 gallons would be even more useful.
@sparkywilson1405
16 сағат бұрын
Diesel lasts 2x as long, but you can't get small diesels. They just don't really exist under 10kw. Propane will last indefinitely - and more importantly, you can get dual fuel inverter generators in more convenient sizes.
@westtexasprepper
14 сағат бұрын
@@sparkywilson1405 I think the conversion to propane is a way to go, or at least having that option. Will be looking a kit for my larger generator.
@loud2449
14 сағат бұрын
I have lost power for five days and nine days and have a 5500 watt generator. I have learned that after a few days, you are spending more in gas to keep the refrigerator running than what the food is worth. Refrigerators will keep food cold for four hours without power, freezers for 24. To save fuel, maybe run the generator every three hours to get the fridge back down to temp. Charge phones and portable battery packs during that time.
@westtexasprepper
14 сағат бұрын
@loud2449 having food to eat is worth the cost of fuel in some cases
@blakeb5153
Күн бұрын
I’d run that Honda on eco all the time if I were you. An inverter generator will automatically throttle up and down to adjust to the load applied to it, that is one of the main advantages to an inverter generator, they can maintain 120v at 60 hz at any throttle position while still putting out clean power that is safe for sensitive electronics. The only time you would need to turn the eco throttle off is if you are trying to start a large motor like an air compressor. The eco throttle will save you a lot of fuel, which is a crucial thing in an emergency when fuel is hard to get. We recently lost power for 2 days and I had a full size refrigerator and 2 full size freezers running on our 2000 watt inverter generator on eco throttle. The generator was able to start the compressors and run all three at the same time on eco as long as I plugged them in one at a time so the compressors weren’t all trying to start at the same time. A small generator is a game changer when the power is out for days at a time. Every time we get a major storm I see people out buying the biggest generator they can find and I have to wonder if they have any idea how much fuel it’s gonna take to run that thing for a day. At best it’ll get expensive quick and at worst they’ll be out of fuel quickly and unable to get more.
@jaystus
Күн бұрын
Thank you, I’m really learning a lot I noticed the eco was very efficient. I ran it on eco almost the whole time. Except when I ran the washing machine
@ComputerKevAZ
2 сағат бұрын
Good, useful info. Thanks for taking the time to record and share.
@chuckvoss9344
Күн бұрын
Always good to hear what did and did not work. Tks for sharing.
@jaystus
Күн бұрын
@@chuckvoss9344 thanks
@junkerzn7312
Күн бұрын
You found a great solution. A small little inverter-generator is all you usually need to run critical items that make life easier without utility power. Conserving gasoline is important. I have a similar setup but with the addition of a beefy power station (2000Wh of LiFePO4 storage, 2000W inverter), and I have a bit of solar too. So in power outages I charge the power station from the generator and solar, and the power station runs the fridge. That way the generator only needs to run 2-3 hours a day and can be physically turned off the rest of the time... which uses even less gas. The power station's inverter stays on 24x7. -Matt
@jaystus
23 сағат бұрын
Thanks, these comments have all been super helpful.
@henrycarlson7514
11 сағат бұрын
So Wise , Thank you for the reminder
@tomjeffersonwasright2288
17 сағат бұрын
During Hurricane Michael, I was without electrical service for 27 days. If you only open the refrigerator to remove food once, each morning, running the generator a half hour twice a day will keep things cold, as gasoline was hard to get. Propane refills were out of service. I duct taped the freezer door sealed. Individual solar lights ( I have a Luci) worked well. An inexpensive Harbor freight 55 watt solar system and one deep cycle battery kept communication phones and radios working for several families. The charge controller has 3V, 6V, 9V, 12V, and USB outlets and one 12 volt light bulb. A liquid fuel Coleman stove and a gallon of gasoline kept me cooking, including pressure canning meat. Old time kerosene lamps and lanterns worked well, and modern diesel fuel burns well with acceptable odor, if you run out of K1 kerosene. And I agree with you on this: You can find cheaper generators than a Honda, but none better. I had 2 1/2 gallons of no- alcohol fuel to run at the end before storage, but used ethanol for the most part, due to price and availability.
@jaystus
17 сағат бұрын
@@tomjeffersonwasright2288 I’m really learning a lot from all these comments
@sparkywilson1405
16 сағат бұрын
You can convert a chest freezer into an incredibly efficient refrigerator. Use a temperature controller (a simple plug-in is fine) to force the temperature to 37F or so (35-40) Condensation will be an issue, but chest freezers will have a drain outlet (most aren't frost-free). Just pop it open and put a drain pan underneath When you open the lid from above, all the cold air stays inside
@tomjeffersonwasright2288
15 сағат бұрын
@@sparkywilson1405 I have an upright freezer that has a refrigerator mode setting built in. It is also rated "garage ready" which means it functions efficiently in a wider environmental temperature range than a standard household refrigerator.
@JohnHamesTN
6 сағат бұрын
I STRONGLY recommend you get a heavy chain and lock to secure it. That sound will draw thieves
@jaystus
6 сағат бұрын
@@JohnHamesTN I have definitely added that to my list. I heard of a few stolen too
@gibblespascack1418
Күн бұрын
That generator is a quality piece of hardware. Eco mode provides enough speed to keep what every you needed powered at the right voltage and amperage. So run it in Eco after you plug everything in. Gas, Plan to stabilize and maintain ~20 gal on hand year around. Then you will never be without power. All the gas can be put through the car, so it is never wasted. Propane, Just have an extra tank on hand. If you go to garage sales/estate sales, sometimes you can pick up one very cheap. Then just fill it and put it away. As for generator storage for the next event, read your manual and pay attention to the long term storage mode so that it can be put away for the next event in a few years.
@jaystus
Күн бұрын
Thank you. I’m getting a lot of good advice
@tempest-523
Күн бұрын
Good to have a small quiet generator like that. It can run most things. Making use of USB is great. I have USB fans, USB string lights that only use 4 Watts which will run a long time on a battery pack. Also a thing to consider is Dewalt accessories... or knock off ones. I have a Dewalt blower, drill, and weed whacker, so I bought Dewalt battery lights, multiple sized fans, a converter to use USB from the Dewalt battery. This way I can make use of the multiple batteries I already had. I'll have to check out the chain saw, I didn't know they made one of those that runs off the battery packs.
@jaystus
Күн бұрын
@tempest-523 the chainsaw is really impressive, and no work. That’s smart, having some other dewalt lights is something I should look at even for camping. It ran everything I needed. I doubt I’ll ever be without power for 6 days again. Now I need to learn maintenance.
@MattLitkeRacing
9 сағат бұрын
I’m also into camping so I do have the items you used. It’s nice to know you had everything you needed 👍
@jaystus
8 сағат бұрын
@@MattLitkeRacing was definitely useful
@condor5635
4 сағат бұрын
Great video. Do yourself a favor and get some VP 5 gallon jugs. Those gas cans you are using suck. Ultimately, you should try and get a small generator in the 4 to 6000 W range that sounds like it’ll cover everything you’re interested in doing with a manual interconnect. Cheap flexible, and easy.
@BRENT3143945
3 сағат бұрын
Your slightly more prepared then most people.
@victorleskiv
Күн бұрын
Another great tool for power outages is a solar generator. I have a Eco flow delta (there's plenty of other good brands too) and when i had a 3 day outage i would plug in everything i needed into the eco flow. There's enough battery capacity to power the fridge and a few other things for about 6-8 hours. When its low i start the generator and charge it for about 2 hours then shut off the generator. this saves a lot of gas and also you and your neighbors can enjoy some quite time. You can also hook up solar panels to it and charge from the sun for free.
@jaystus
Күн бұрын
Honestly if I was buying something now I would probably look at that. Being quiet and safer is a huge benefit.
@victorleskiv
Күн бұрын
@@jaystus the pricing on them have gone down dramatically in the past few months. A good unit can be had for about $500
@jaystus
Күн бұрын
@@victorleskiv good to know. I have small battery packs, which are not the same, but a larger generator type would definitely be useful.
@latymz
Күн бұрын
I agree. I purchased several for redundancy. I have the same Honda and a ALP propane generator as well. Took me while to get everything but I kept at it until I got it all. Life really is different.
@sladestreet6086
Күн бұрын
Generator to charge your generator
@myvenusheeler
19 сағат бұрын
I purchased a dual fuel Wen generator right after Hurricane Beyrl. I went with Dual fuel because I did not want to keep multiple filled volatile 5-gallon gas containers in the garage. I caught the 20-pound propane tanks on sale and purchased three and had them filled and they are sitting at the ready. In the event of another Hurricane, I will buy a couple of more and at last resort will use gasoline if the propane runs out.
@neubert500
8 сағат бұрын
Very good after action report Sir!
@mr.howard3785
Күн бұрын
I am glad to see that you had a generator. But, now that you have let the genie out of the box (lol) be sure to maintain it monthly. If you don't, you will need a new one as your carb will be full of junk and will prevent the generator from running. If you buy another generator this Black Friday, consider a larger generator that will power your whole house. Have a transfer switch installed on your circuit box with an interlock device. Then on the side of the house, install a 50 amp or 30 amp connector box. Your new generator will connect via a large cord, like a camper uses to connect to a pedestal. This can power your whole house, not just a fridge. You could have a cool or warm place for people to gather. Good going though. You are above the curve. Also, you have a gorgeous backyard.
@jaystus
Күн бұрын
@@mr.howard3785 thank you! I’m trying to figure what to do now that it’s been used. That’s good advice, I’ve been warning for information. I hope to not have to buy another one. They are not cheap.
@sirdavidalot
Күн бұрын
The green stabil “fast fix” is good to have on hand for seldom used generators
@sutliffgnassi9925
Күн бұрын
Run it every month, for at least 30 minutes, with a LOAD ON IT (e.g., a 1500W space heater). Good tools require maintenance. You wouldn’t leave your saw in the rain and expect it to be sharp. You wouldn’t drain your Milwaukee batteries and not charge them and expect them to work well on a project 6 months down the road. Be smart and you’ll be able to rely on that generator!
@jaystus
Күн бұрын
@@sutliffgnassi9925 thanks, all the helpful advice is nice!
@3Swillems
Күн бұрын
You can store it for years if you drain the carburetor (little screw on the float bowl) and drain tge motoroil. It is stupid to run it monthly just to “maintain” it.
@akbychoice
Күн бұрын
I gave a 7KW DuroMax, a 3kw Honda and a 2k Honda. Oil changes and proper oil level are essential. A clean air filter and fresh fuel are a must. Run them dry so no fuel remains in them, best to only use non-ethanol gas. This store put us offline for power 10 days, I ran the 7KW about 70% of the time. Every third night I would shut it off, fill and start it in the morning to keep fans and fridges going. I loaned the smaller Honda to my neighbor. Our internet came back in day 6 or 7. Having a home built TV antenna to pull in over the air stations for news kept us informed and gave us a way to have some entertainment. We used an electric grill, electric fry pan, coffee maker, toaster, etc. used a kids pool warmed by the sun to take baths on the deck. We were in good shape.
@jaystus
Күн бұрын
@@akbychoice thank you so much. I’m really learning a lot from all the comments.
@akbychoice
Күн бұрын
@@jaystus I gave a 3500 watt generator to a friend in Bakersville, NC. He has had it first several years now. He waited till Hellene hit to think about hooking it. He is happy to have it but should have been more prepared. He still is without power.
@eynki
Күн бұрын
The fact that y'all are paying $1000 for 2kw Honda hand held gen is baffling.
@somethingclever1234
20 сағат бұрын
I live in Asheville. The surprise for me was communications. After Food and Water, comm goes to the third spot. We lost power, internet, water, and cellphones. The generac is worth its weight in gold, thank god we didn't lose natural gas too or we would have been SOL. Make sure you maintain your generac, we had a neighbor that was depending on it but wasn't doing enough maintenance, it failed to start. Once we jump started it, it blew oil all over the place from a broken sensor, not the time to find this out. I used a battery powered radio to find emergency status discussions, don't forget to try your radio in your car. Many neighbors had no idea what was going on for several days until temporary cellphone towers were up. I located a Starlink mini and it was a life saver too, highly recommend looking into it, it works (still using it until Spectrum decides to fix stuff) Also I learned next time a major weather event is coming, fill up the bathtubs and fill the car up with gas.
@jaystus
19 сағат бұрын
I hope you’re recovering well. I spend so much time camping up there. It’s so hard to see all the damage. I think starlink might be the future of internet after this. We still don’t have much charter working in Greenville. I’ve learned a lot from the comments about maintenance . This has taught me a lot. I saw some of Asheville is starting to now get water again.
@somethingclever1234
19 сағат бұрын
@@jaystus we had power 5 days ago but just got water back this morning
@oscardelta1257
17 сағат бұрын
We are located in central Florida southeast of Orlando in between Melbourne and Kissimmee. Almost in the center of the state. We have a 3600 watt duel fuel generator with wheels that we used on Thursday after Milton took out our power. We ran it for 8hrs on a single 20lb propane tank and still had about a quarter of a tank left. The power was restored 14hrs after it went out. We have a total of four 20lb propane tanks. My advice is to make sure to get a generator that can produce a minimum of 5000 running watts. I have 5 gal and 2.5 gal water jugs. FYI, 5gal of water weighs 41lbs. Its much easier to handle 2.5 gal jugs. We had go bags prepared in case we needed to leave in a hurry. It's important to remember that you might have to carry your bag for a long distance if you have to leave your vehicle so pack it with that in mind with a way to carry it comfortably. Our preps did get tested this last week because of hurricane Milton. Our home didn't receive any damage and we didn't have flooding in our area but the wind was powerful. Spent the day after cleaning up broken tree limbs in the front and back yard. A list of the preps we used below 1) 3600 watt wheeled duel fuel generator 2) 75% of a 20lb propane tank 3) 2 flashlights 4) one battery powered lantern 5) 8 AA batteries 6) 4 D batteries 7) one 5gal water jug 8) two 2.5 gal water jugs 9) one cooler with ice to keep drinks cool without having to open fridge. 10) 15 24 inch military (Rothco) sandbags 11) several rechargeable battery packs to charge cell phones and other electronics. 12) several orange and yellow extension cords of various lengths 13) Three go bags, one for wife, myself and dog. We have a lot more preps than listed or used. The above is just what we used during and after hurricane Milton in about a 24hr period. Things are pretty much back to normal in our area. We did have wind from Helene and a little rain. While I deployed sandbags they were not needed and we also didn't need to use the water in the jugs and I emptied them into the pool. I learned that my sandbags are getting worn so I have already ordered new ones. Although our generator performed great I will be ordering another one with higher wattage capability. I have a couple of solar generator battery packs that we didn't need to use. As for the 3600 watt duel fuel generator I ran a refrigerator freezer, small separate freezer, and several other small devices for 8hrs. I unplugged the fridge and plugged in the microwave to heat up a frozen TV dinner for lunch then plugged the fridge back in. Just for reference we have a 3 bedroom 2 full bath 1800sq ft home with an attached two vehicle garage constructed of brown brick and concrete block and we just had a new roof put on 2 months ago. We also have a sizable shed in the backyard, it did survive the storm but blew all the doors open. We didn't need to run out and get anything. You don't want to be running around like those who haven't prepared looking for things at HD, grocery store, gas stations. That is the whole point of being prepared so you don't have to do that. We've been through many disasters such as tornados and hurricanes and I will say this, all humanity goes out the window when it's announced a hurricane is going to hit your area. You don't want to have to deal with the ugliness. We have multitudes of everything ranging from gas cans and water jugs in different sizes to flashlights, lanterns, hundreds of batteries in different sizes, several forms of communication devices. We have too much stuff to list it all. I highly recommend having a hand truck with pneumatic wheels to move heavy things around more easily. I would also like to point out you will need different things based on the region of the country that you're located.
@jaystus
17 сағат бұрын
Thanks! Very useful, I’ve learned a lot. All these comments have been so helpful.
@oscardelta1257
14 сағат бұрын
@@jaystusYou're welcome. Real world use of preparation items in natural/man made disasters including how long one needed to use them and how they performed is very useful and important information.
@jaystus
14 сағат бұрын
@@oscardelta1257 definitely.
@brandonpolley
8 сағат бұрын
Well done
@TheBigfoot567
19 сағат бұрын
Get a propane powered genny. Propane can be stored for years, never goes stale like gas or diesel. Extender additives help, but not much more for gas. I recommend the ALP generator, might need to twin 2 together to get ample watts. 100 pounder propane tank will run these smaller units for several days. IMHO
@car2069
Күн бұрын
Be sure to fully drain the gas from that honda so its good to go next time. I like to suck it out of the tank with a oil dipstick extractor, then open the carb drain screw and blow into the tank to fully drain the fuel in the lines, valve, etc which will otherwise just sit and rot the rubber lines out over time. Once fully drained I always change the oil and pull the engine over and leave the piston near TDC on the compression stroke so the valves are shut which helps limit moisture ingress into the cylinder. Overkill? maybe. but I have a nearly 20 year old EU2000 which always fires up after years stored this way and over 1000 hours runs flawlessly.
@jaystus
Күн бұрын
@@car2069 good to know. That’s why I’m liking this, I’m actually learning a lot from comments. I was just sharing my experience, I definitely don’t know much about it.
@car2069
Күн бұрын
@@jaystus i maintained a fleet of generators the city used to power traffic lights during outages. i developed my method of fully draining them to ensure they could be rapidly deployed without issues after sitting for many years unused. If you wanna take it a step further a shot of fogging oil down the spark plug hole will make sure no damage occurs during storage.
@mikerossman9863
Күн бұрын
I too pull it to TDC, but I have a bigger gen w/6 gal tank. I keep it full and put 1/2 a bottle of Sta-bil and carb cleaner in the tank and top it off when I shut it down.
@westtexasprepper
19 сағат бұрын
I was going to say the same thing, and also use non-ethanol gas.
@doradean3097
6 сағат бұрын
May I ask what does TDC stand for, and how does one pull the generator to TDC? I am learning that in addition to draining the gas tank and the carb bowl, I needed to pull the cord several times to get out any last remaining fuel left in the line. What further steps should I take to protect my generator? I do see the suggestion for fogging it.
@michaelhardy195
16 сағат бұрын
Great idea 2eco flow delta pro 3 system and Eco flow delta pro 3 extra 4 battery 24 KWH power whole home 😊 no gas
@choltzapple
12 сағат бұрын
Great idea for a video.
@jaystus
12 сағат бұрын
Thanks, definitely didn’t think just saying my thoughts would get this much attention. 😂 but I honestly have learned a lot from the comments. Most everyone has been very helpful and critical in ways that will help too.
@David-et1qq
Күн бұрын
I have the older version, eu2000i. I got an extended run tank for it. It's a 6 gal marine gas tank with a honda fuel cap that fills the tank using the internal tank vacuum. It will run for days with that. Since the generator is way to small run the central AC I keep a window AC unit take can run off the generator.
@jaystus
23 сағат бұрын
@@David-et1qq that’s the second person who mentioned that. I need to look into it. Thanks. I’m really learning a lot
@gearhead366
18 сағат бұрын
Good video. Sounds like your situation was very similar to mine. I'm in upstate SC, and lost power for 5.5 days. Didn't have a generator at the beginning. Was able to order one on the day the storm hit, but that didn't get delivered in time to save the contents of the fridge & freezer. I was able to borrow a generator on day 4, but that was too late for the fridge. The #1 most beneficial item for us was a generator and enough fuel to run it for 3 days. Around here, the craziness and panic buying had died down a bit by the end of day 3. Once we got a generator, things improved A LOT. We could at least keep our phones charged, which gave us access to information. We still need to obtain a means of cooking.
@jaystus
17 сағат бұрын
@@gearhead366 that’s where I am too upstate sc . Yeah after a few days I calmed down. Just had to wait for power. Thankfully we had natural gas and water. So still had hot water. I hope you’re recovering well.
@gearhead366
17 сағат бұрын
@@jaystus Things are almost 100% back to normal now. We have power. Never lost water (thank God). There are still some storm cleanup and utility work going on. My wife and I are planning a renovation that will include gas (LNG) heat and water heating. And a whole house generation system that runs on LNG.
@jaystus
17 сағат бұрын
@gearhead366 that’s good. I’m just north of Greenville gas water heater was nice to have. Thankfully the weather was not too hot or cold.
@Aikibiker1
11 сағат бұрын
Florida man here. We store non ethanol gasoline with stabil in it for hurricane supplies. I have found that as long as the container is sealed air tight, the gas will stay good for years. I label the cans with date and year when I fill them. I then use my hurricane gas to mow the lawn so I am cycling the cans. I used gas from 2018 last year in my mower and weed whacker with no problems. After Milton I used gas from 2022 for four days in my generator. I typically store 30 gallons of gas. Obviously store you gas outside your house. Mine lives in a shed.
@jaystus
11 сағат бұрын
Thank you. I have learned, I can learn a lot from Floridians who go through this a lot more than I ever will.
@Aikibiker1
11 сағат бұрын
@@jaystus as long as you don’t learn some of the negative stuff like getting blind drunk at hurricane parties during the storm. We’re praying for you guys that were affected by hurricane Helene. The damage is just shocking to us having never seen a storm go through mountains like that.
@jaystus
10 сағат бұрын
@@Aikibiker1 I’m too old for shenanigans. 😂 though will probably never see anything like this again. But I am more prepared for the next power outage.
@carlos0323
9 сағат бұрын
These Hondas are excellent for survive with a fridge and some electrical items connected. In Puerto Rico people used last to 6 or 9 months of use. Because in 2017 power restoration was too heavy and slow. Keep in mind in preparation buy some spark plugs, oil and proper tools for maintenance. KEEP STRONG, KEEP SAFE!!!
@doradean3097
6 сағат бұрын
Hi! I have a Honda eu2000. What is the spec of spark plugs I would need and where do you buy them from?
@LandFather
Күн бұрын
Speaking of fuel cans, do yourself a favor and only buy ethanol free gas (add stabilizer) and get some wavian fuel cans. We went through Helene in upstate SC and learned a lot too. Nice video. New sub.
@jaystus
Күн бұрын
Thanks. We definitely learned a lot in the upstate. I did use ethanol free gas, until I was not able to get anymore.
@LandFather
Күн бұрын
@@jaystus oh you’re in SC too? I’m between Clemson and Easley
@jaystus
Күн бұрын
@@LandFather just north of Greenville.
@wiesejay
21 сағат бұрын
Got me a couple 1000WH LFP power stations for this hurricane season (I’m in Florida) They’re enough to run microwave, mini fridge, fans, devices, etc. for a couple days-also charge from the gas generator in about 2 hours, so I don’t need to store a ton of gas
@jaystus
21 сағат бұрын
@@wiesejay that’s useful. seems to be a popular option. Definitely learning a lot
@iiinsaiii
11 сағат бұрын
If you think when SHTF that you will be able to run down and get gas… you’re going to be disappointed. If the world we are in now. Our whole grid could go down or something else. You need to be ready for anything. I have over 300 gallon of gas that I treat and rotate every year. Plus I have a whole home solar system. I use the gas run my generator, when it’s over cast or raining to charge the batteries. I also have about 30 20 pound propane tanks too. You are really lucky the gas station was open or was able to go get gas and your roads are not washed away. You need to think of this situation as a wake up call. What happens if you couldn’t get gas or anything? Stay Safe & Be Ready
@jaystus
11 сағат бұрын
Thanks I get that. And you are right. I guess I meant that we knew this hurricane was coming for a week. So I could have easily prepared better with the gas part. We won’t experience this often.
@iiinsaiii
10 сағат бұрын
@@jaystus remember one thing. Your family will be looking to you when something happens. They look to us like we have the answer to everything 😂.
@joshlindsay2639
12 сағат бұрын
Good informative video. I hope everyone affected is able to get the help they need. I don't know if you are able to use one because of fuel availability but after fires that knocked out our power for several days I purchased a Champion Tri-fuel generator. It is large enough to run our entire house minus the air conditioning. The best thing is it will run on natural gas (my preferred method), propane and gasoline. Natural gas and propane have an indefinite shelf life and you don't have to worry about the carburetor gumming up and the generator not starting. I added a transfer switch to my main electrical panel that allows me to just plug in one cord to that switch panel and it automatically engages all of the circuits in the house I want to power. When I purchased everything it was less than $2,000 total.
@jaystus
12 сағат бұрын
I know some people have natural gas house generators near me. Seemed like a good ideas
@thumperthumper5322
10 сағат бұрын
Lucy solar lights are fantastic.
@michaelhardy195
16 сағат бұрын
Eco flow delta Smart panel 2 good idea 👍😎
@kielhawkins9529
7 сағат бұрын
Water filter. Buy a sawyer squeeze or something like that so if you get a boil water advisory or no water at all from the tap, you can grab nearly any water then filter it to make it drinkable. Great for camping and backpacking when not an emergency.
@Keith80027
11 сағат бұрын
One suggestion I have on using a generator with freezer and refrigerators. You only need to power these a couple of times a day to keep them cold and therefore save gas and generator time. You like can charge your USB items while running the freezer and refrigeration. You need to run the generator at max when plugging in these two units as they require max power when they start. Then reduce to eco mode and the generator will reduce to required power also saving gas and wear and tear on the generator.
@jaystus
11 сағат бұрын
Thanks, definitely learning a lot from all the great comments
@murda2999
13 сағат бұрын
I have that same generator. I have never needed it for an outage, but it is ready just in case. I see it like the money I spend on car and home insurance, you hope you never need it, but when you do, you want to have it available.
@jaystus
13 сағат бұрын
Exactly. You are right. It Sat unopened for 4 years. Worth every penny now. Would have been a long week without it.
@larryh9525
16 сағат бұрын
I've had an earlier version of the same Honda generator for 15+ years, so I'll give you a few tips. 1) Stop using the Honda oil, Use Mobil 1 full synthetic instead. I believe mine takes 5-30. You could hang on to your Honda bottle, pour the Mobil 1 into it, and fill it from there. 2) You must drain the carb using the set screw when you're done using it. 3) After the carb is drained and the generator is set to off, pull the starter cord a half dozen times, then drain the carb again. 4) Regarding fuel, I store gas for years in the garage with no issues; however, I do a few things differently than most people. I don't buy 87 octane, I buy 91 or 93 octane. I was told as gas ages the octane level can drop, hence the higher octane. Next, I add a splash of StarTron fuel preserver to negate the effects of the ethanol. 5) To keep the generator primed for use, I will start it once a quarter for 15 minutes, then repeat the draining instructions. I've run the generator for a week plus with Mobil 1 without any concern for the oil. I go well more than 100 hours between changes with zero issues. I hope this helps.
@jaystus
16 сағат бұрын
@@larryh9525 thanks, I really have learned a lot from all these comments. People really can be helpful.
@TravistheLandscaper
21 сағат бұрын
You really shouldn’t start a generator while it’s under a load. Unplug all outlets on the generator, start the generator, let it warm up to normal operating temperature before plugging in the extension cord/cords.
@jaystus
21 сағат бұрын
@@TravistheLandscaper thanks. I have learned that. I’ve learned a lot from these comments. very helpful.
@com3t
19 сағат бұрын
As a florida native, you seem to have your ducks in a row. Instead of propane I have a charcoal grill. I would add a 15 seer or above DC invertor air conditioning window unit. They use at maximum 600 watts full blast. Is awesome to have a cool room when without power for 6 days.
@jaystus
19 сағат бұрын
@@com3t I think about how lucky we are that it wasn’t hot or cold. Would have made it much harder.
@gamingwithmr.fregles8802
16 сағат бұрын
have you thought about adding a 120v generator outlet to your home so you can backfeed your entire house, so you can even have your lights working? We do that, except we have a 110/220 generator. This is very helpful, but just keep in mind, turn off all the two pull breakers (220V) because your generator doesn't support it. When you backfeed your house, all your regular outlets work, all your electronics work, but it will not fix your Ethernet. I would heavily recommend backfeeding your house, but I would not advise using a suicide cord as it is against the law, even though it is the easiest way to power your house.
@jaystus
16 сағат бұрын
I’m start enough not to do that 🤣
@bluetrue6062
15 сағат бұрын
I bought a Harbor Freight 2000 which is half the price. No app though. I have used mine through several power outages. Refrigerator freezer and Cpaps at night. Prayers for everyone affected by this.
@jaystus
15 сағат бұрын
You are right. Definitely cheaper options. I get that. And if you treat it well sounds like it will last a long time too. Lots of good advice in these comments.
@marceld6061
9 сағат бұрын
Glad to hear you are doing well after the hurricane. I agree with the items you have on the list. For others, be sure to look at the rating of your generator/ battery power banks or even Power Stations (like Jackery, Bluetti, Anker, et al) Knowing the wattage will let you know how long you can expect to run your fridge/ charge your batteries, run fans, lamps, whatever. Adding a solar panel -nothing fancy, just large enough to recover some power during the day and making sure it works with the power sources you are using. Hey, is there anything that you thought you *would* use in an emergency but Haven't yet? Also, what did you do for water for those 6 days?
@jaystus
9 сағат бұрын
Thanks We never lost water. And we have natural gas so we still had hot water.
@marceld6061
9 сағат бұрын
@@jaystus Good to know. I don't have natural gas here. We have to rely on propane. I can use my camp cooking gear or, boil water on the barbecue if needed. We get earthquakes not hurricanes so, our preparations are a little different. At least 55 gallons of stored water for the family. I live on a (large) island. It could take a while before help arrives.
@clawhammer704
7 сағат бұрын
No need to worry about CO out in open air unless you have your nose right next to the exhaust pipe.
@Idnrntigzzz
Күн бұрын
Great video. Remember to use non-ethanol fuel. Don’t even worry about stabilizer, just find non-ethanol fuel.
@jaystus
Күн бұрын
@@Idnrntigzzz I did know that. I used non-ethanol as long as I could, but then it was all sold out during the storm.
@kriskjellquist1758
Күн бұрын
I have the same generator and it's fine for 99% of us. It will run a fridge and a power strip for various items no problem. You could convert it to run on propane with a kit. In a pinch I want my fridge, router/modem, a couple lights, and charge some phones.
@jaystus
Күн бұрын
@@kriskjellquist1758 that’s great! Yeah, it ran everything I needed. Even the washer, which was needed after 5 days 😂
@danburch9989
21 сағат бұрын
Manyt people apparently don't keep an eye on the weather. Potential path of hurricanes isn't exact, but I did know from the forecasts where the hurricane was going a week in advance. THAT'S the time to start preping, not the day before it hits. Get a gas supply, board up windows, prep the generator and whatever else needs to be done including evacuation instead of hunkering down if necessary. I got a good price on an 8kw/12kw open frame generator. Yes, it's loud but in an emergency, noise isn't a concern, survival is. I've had to use it once in the last 20 years or so (extended power outages are rare where I live). I rotate my emergency fuel supply through my car. That way, I always have fresh fuel available wihout having to use a stabilizer. I can siphon gas out of my car to run my generator if I get desparate. I can also use the gas in my 1970's era Coleman stove and lanterns. CO detectors are a must. Mulit-fuel generators have about 10% less power output when running on propane than the advertised capacity that's quoted for running on gas.
@jaystus
21 сағат бұрын
@@danburch9989 you’re right, sound is very low on the concern level.
@westtexasprepper
19 сағат бұрын
I do the same thing with my emergency fuel!
@byerenny
31 минут бұрын
This is really lengthy, sorry. 😊 A couple points on the solar generators and some additional comments. As my rule of thumb, fridges and the like start at a minimum 1,000 Wh solar station. If you can swing a larger unit, you may want to consider. But with a generator you may get by with a 1,000wh unit. I consider any stations smaller than that to be geared towards charging gadgets like your phone, earbuds, rechargeable flashlights, etc. I have an Anker C300DC solar station that has no AC plugs, just USB-C and a couple USB-A. I got the unit solely for the purpose of keeping phone, lights topped off. It can be had for around 200 bucks. I caught a sale for 150. You can start small and have your gadget needs met, but do try for a larger unit soon as you can to save gas as others have mentioned. There is also an Anker C300 that does have an AC plug. Avoid this unit, it costs more than the C300DC and only does max 300 watts. Might be good for charging the laptop, but no cooling or cooking with it. The 1 000wh models are usually pretty good about having a sizeable inverter that can handle start-up of larger appliances. I also have an Anker C1000 I caught on a Prime sale for around 500. If you have access to electricity and a freezer full of meat, get an Instant Pot cooker or similar unit of another brand. Then watch KZitem videos for recipes, there's no shortage of things you can cook with one. Plus you're not fooling with a meal on a camp stove when you may already be stressed out. Pressure cook a meal in under an hour. Most under half an hour. Flashlights: I see people navigate their house with a 300 lumen+ light. Complete waste of energy. Get a light that has a moonlight mode, usually around 5 lumens. That's plenty to navigate your own place when the power's out and you can't see your hand in front of your face and will give hours and hours of runtime in that mode. Before you talk heaters, wood stoves, propane, etc., first acquire a cold weather sleeping bag. You can get a Teton Sports brand -25F bag from Amazon for around 100 bucks. That'll give you a couple more things to chew on.
@jaystus
23 минут бұрын
@@byerenny thanks, thanks for the ideas. I’ve really appreciated all the thoughtful comments. The pressure cooker is a good idea. We camp every weekend, (what my videos are usually about) and for us campsite is easy and normal, but I agree not for everyone. And yes, I agree a small light is all that’s needed.
@winstonsizemore2385
16 сағат бұрын
The Honda EU generators are awesome, not fond of the new ones with the Co0 minder , common Sense cannot be engineered into any product, that's the responsibility of the operator. Because so few people have common sense Honda has ruined a great generator by putting the CEO minder on it. If you're a big boy a responsible adult, don't cut anything out of the unit just coat the sensor with urethane, two coats. This will plug up the smeller on it so it won't shut off all the time. Most importantly with these generators, change the oil every 24 hours of use, it only takes about 10 minutes. It's a little less than a half a quart. Also get a magnetic dipstick . And of course only run real gas no ethanol fuel. If you do that you can get 5000 Plus hours before it needs any service. And that's a fact
@jaystus
16 сағат бұрын
Good to know thanks. I’ve definitely learned a lot.
@drcoffee5588
20 сағат бұрын
If you want more than one use from your generator, only use gas with no ethanol and stabilize all fuel that goes in it. Store it with a full tank with fresh oil. A full tank has no air in it where condensation can form. And fuel keeps the carb rubber parts from drying out and failing years down the road.
@jaystus
20 сағат бұрын
Thanks, this video got waaayyy more views than I ever thought. And I’m thankful for all the people giving me advice. I’ve definitely learned a lot.
@XBY72
19 сағат бұрын
Strongly agree with using Ethanol Free Fuel with Stabil in all small 4 stroke engines. I have had good success with that strategy for years. I do start all my small engines at least every 3 months so that means running the lawn equipment during the winter.
@briandeiwert5911
19 сағат бұрын
There's an adapter kit for around $200 that will let you run that Honda generator on propane as well. Having dual fuel capability would be useful in an emergency. The good news is propane can be stored indefinitely vs gasoline that goes bad quickly. Pick up an extra 20 lb or 30 lbs propane tank and you can use it for the grill or for the generator as desired. Just refill the tanks way ahead of time so you're not part of a run on things.
@jaystus
18 сағат бұрын
Thank! People have mentioned that. I’m definitely learning new things from all the great comments
@oz7245
14 сағат бұрын
You just need a 10' section of clear 1/2" hose to get gas out of your car or truck.
@muskietime
11 сағат бұрын
20’ coated cable to lock my Honda generator and anything else that could ‘walk away”. Full gas cans with Pri-G Fuel Stabilizer (better than all other gas stabilizers). Pri-D for diesel. Full propane tanks. I have “garbage picked” five tanks over time. Just trade them in for a fresh, certified full tank. Wish I had a chainsaw. Didn’t think about the chainsaw oil. Cool. I spend a fair amount of time on a remote island 30 miles by boat from the nearest town. We have large diesel generators for electricity, to pull and filter water from the lake and fill the bellows with water for flushing. We have a gas tank for the boat engines but I always bring 40 gallons of fresh gas in 5-gallon cans. We have a little Honda generator and as long as my trolling motor batteries get charged, Life is Good! Be well.
@jaystus
11 сағат бұрын
Thanks! So we definitely had some stolen during the storm. Probably should really thing about that
@muskietime
4 сағат бұрын
@@jaystus Honda Generators sell a metal part you secure to the generator handle to slow down someone deciding to saw the handle apart to release a cable. Also, Evil will roam the neighborhoods listening for the sound of a generator. Keep it visible to you if possible and sound shielded if you are able.
@anthonymarino4260
Күн бұрын
great thanks for sharing
@jaystus
Күн бұрын
Thank you
@InGratitudeIam
19 сағат бұрын
It's always good to know what actually happens. Are you really going to be able to fill up gas cans "when an event rolls through?" What if you used fuel stabilizers, and rotate your fuel supply into your vehicles from time to time so that you always have viable fuel stored? Otherwise, you might just have a bunch of empty cans when disaster strikes next time. Thanks for posting this video.
@jaystus
18 сағат бұрын
You’re right. And that was my problem this time. The rotating fuel seems like a better idea. I’m learning from all the comments
@fredcgodwin7660
Күн бұрын
You don’t need to use that much fuel per day since you don’t have to run the refrigerator constantly. I do understand that children using the refrigerator whenever they want will interrupt an economical schedule to power the refrigerator. For a full size freezer I chose to buy another small generator instead of running our Honda continuously. This additional generator is also used to run a window unit for air conditioning in a small bedroom.
@jaystus
23 сағат бұрын
Yeah especially at night during the day other things were used. Thanks, these comments have been very helpful.
@kfsrmn
11 сағат бұрын
If you are buying a new generator consider multi fuel models. It is a lot easier to store propane than gasoline.
@jaystus
10 сағат бұрын
I hope I don’t have to buy another one. But it’s a good idea for sure
@joedawg7275
Күн бұрын
We were out 8 days for the storm. I have the honda companion 2200. I plug the the 30 amp cord straight into a transfer switch. I ended up getting the extended run kit from Amazon during this event and it will run 36 hrs without stopping.
@jaystus
Күн бұрын
@joedawg7275 I hope you are recovering well. 8 days is definitely long. I’ll have to check that out, haven’t heard of it. Amazon is still is taking its time here. Which I understand
@joedawg7275
Күн бұрын
@@jaystus Amazon and Home Depot came through for us. I wasn't expecting it but they were making deliveries the Saturday after the storm. We have the Amazon hub in Columbia so there was little delay in getting their stuff. Definitely learned a lot during this storm. Also I bought some Ryobi fans and they move a ton of air compared the usb ones. They weren't expensive either, around $24 from Home Depot.
@jaystus
Күн бұрын
@joedawg7275 i need to look into that. Someone mentioned that too, I can use my dewalt batteries for the fan they have.
@joedawg7275
Күн бұрын
@@jaystus I have Dewalt also but the Ryobi stuff is so much cheaper. You can buy 2 batteries and charger + the fan cheaper than just buying the Dewalt fan.
@jaystus
Күн бұрын
@@joedawg7275 definitely. I got the dewalt drill as a gift, and that just got me into that system. Really the only reason why. But Ryobi is more common sense for the random stuff I do.
@mikerossman9863
Күн бұрын
When you know it’s not going to be run for a while I have a fresh 5 gal can of Non Ethanol ready to top my generator off. I know the tank has the freshest fuel at that point. I also mix half a small bottle of Sta-bil and half a bottle of Cheep carb cleaner in that gas can. Then I run it for 5-10 min so I know it’s run in the lines and in the bowl. Also if it’s a pull start pull it til you feel compression, that way you know both valves are closed.
@jaystus
23 сағат бұрын
Thanks, I’ve really learned a lot from all these comments
@timtaylor8557
16 сағат бұрын
Almost all generators these days have 'low oil shutoff' to protect the generator. A new gen though should not have lost oil and shut down. Is it possible you didn't fully fill it when you prepped it?
@jaystus
16 сағат бұрын
@@timtaylor8557 possibly, it ran for 2 days before it stopped. And when I changed it ran fine.
@Patrickjohnphotography
6 сағат бұрын
Thank you for this video! the GOVT WAS helping as much as it could AND they were organized. Don't let MAGA fools say the GOVT is not doing what they can.
@TexasScout
19 сағат бұрын
Do not use gasoline with ethanol in it in your generator! Try to find only gas without ethanol. Gasoline stabilizer’s only work for a little while. I have kept gasoline without ethanol in it in NATO style cans for over five years with no problems. My little generator sat for 4 1/2 or five years with a tank full of non-ethanol gas and it started on the first pool when I pulled it out.
@Whitepinoy
13 сағат бұрын
You need to get a solar generator like from eco flow for your power cuts with that Honda gen to recharge it a lot safer and only use half the gas.
@jaystus
13 сағат бұрын
Thanks! I’ve seen that a few times. I’ll have to look into it. The comments have been very helpful.
@amp356
Күн бұрын
(4) 5 gallons gas cans filled prior to the storm, Also, (2) quarts of oil for the oil changes.
@jaystus
Күн бұрын
Thanks! The extra oil is something I definitely didn’t know about. Definitely a must have.
@dp3797
17 сағат бұрын
Have you thought about not running it at night, just run it a couple times a day to keep the fridge and freezer in good shape.
@jaystus
17 сағат бұрын
@@dp3797 that’s definitely something I have learned. From the comments. People have been great to help me. I’ve learned what to do better next time .
@dp3797
17 сағат бұрын
@@jaystus if you do decide to store fuel long-term, which I have done for years, I use a product called PRI - G for gasoline - D for diesel. I have personally use gasoline that was stored for three years with PRI - G and it ran just fine. And good for you for being prepared.
@jaystus
17 сағат бұрын
@@dp3797 thanks!
@bwrscott1
15 сағат бұрын
Check/run the generator every month or empty the fuel and put it in storage for the next event.
@kessler003
Күн бұрын
4 months without power after Hurricane Maria here in PR, terrible, buying gas all the time. At least water came back within a week. =\
@jaystus
23 сағат бұрын
That’s rough I have natural gas so thank fully I still had hot water.
@maj.d.sasterhikes9884
18 сағат бұрын
No reason you can't store a few gallons of gas if you add a good gas stabilizer when you fill your gas cans. The stabilized gas can be stored for up to two years, though I'd use it and refill the can from time to time.
@jaystus
18 сағат бұрын
@@maj.d.sasterhikes9884 thanks, seems to be the consensus. I’ve definitely learned from all the great comments
@Asidebar
9 сағат бұрын
Let your generator warm up for a couple of minutes before plugging in anything
@MarkNaquin-k1x
13 сағат бұрын
you should lift it off the ground some,those pine needles look dry.
@jaystus
12 сағат бұрын
True, I guess that it was just a hurricane it was wet ground. But I did more it to a more grassy area a little later.
@chrisschrecengost1235
16 сағат бұрын
You're supposed to be checking your oil levels optimally with each gas fill. You're supposed to be adding oil until you get to your service hours. You didn't need to change the oil when it got low.
@jaystus
16 сағат бұрын
Thanks! The comments have definitely taught me a lot.
@chrisschrecengost1235
15 сағат бұрын
One thing to keep in mind for the future is that not all of the appliances and connected devices are going to be drawing at the same time. As a result, you have a generator running capable of outputting its maximum number of watts but with low utilization and just burning up gas for very little use. Get your battery packs, rechargeable lights, etc. on that charging everything up to full capacity because, as you experienced, you ran out of gas and you'd have had partially charged packs. I have an Ecoflow Delta 1300. That's a good sized capacity. In your situation I would have had the refrigerator running on that because it's only going to be depleted as something is running. When we do that, once a day I use the generator to recharge that and it only takes an hour of generator time to do it extending my fuel (I use propane to avoid carburetor issues) significantly. This way you're maximizing efficiency. You can put ice in a cooler and keep your day's food in there. Keep your refrigerator closed to maintain the temperature as best as possible and only plug in the refrigerator for part of the day. You never know when your power is coming back. Get more from less.
@jaystus
15 сағат бұрын
@@chrisschrecengost1235 thanks, thankfully I don’t have to experiment this very often. But definitely a learning experience.
@jkim412
19 сағат бұрын
Positive Comment!!!
@jkim412
19 сағат бұрын
Did you try to power the internet modem/router?
@jaystus
18 сағат бұрын
I didn’t.
@markbernier8434
20 сағат бұрын
I keep half a dozen jerries of gas all the time. Number them. Use one a month minimum in the car and refill. You should mention that the Honda will not operate a well pump. Those not on town water that is a big deal. Dewalt also makes a 60V 16" chain saw. It is a better value than the little one.
@jaystus
19 сағат бұрын
@@markbernier8434 thanks! Good to know. honestly the chainsaw was because I had that battery system. Never used it for anything big until now.
@denisestarr2314
14 сағат бұрын
I live offgrid . Solar works . Why not solar ?
@jaystus
14 сағат бұрын
Not opposed. I got this 4 years ago. Seems like a battery solar generator would also be useful. Especially as technology improves.
@booly5
9 сағат бұрын
but its not a generator its an inveter there is a difference but having said that good for you having it
@Idahoprepper71
Күн бұрын
Always keep fuel stored at your house. Ethanol free fuel only!
@jaystus
Күн бұрын
@@Idahoprepper71 thanks!
@glngib
5 сағат бұрын
Get a larger gas tank with a filler pump run by a battery.
@OzMan9989
8 сағат бұрын
Why don’t you switch to solar?
@jaystus
8 сағат бұрын
Not opposed. But when I purchased this 4 years ago it wasn’t as good as an option as it is now.
@OzMan9989
7 сағат бұрын
@@jaystus Makes sense. Might as well use what you have. Solar has really taken off. I wonder where the tech will be in another three years. Probably can buy double the capacity at half the cost today.
@jaystus
7 сағат бұрын
@@OzMan9989 I agree, solar would be my replacement. Quiet, safer. Many positives. Batteries in 10 years will be incredible
@oneisnone7350
Күн бұрын
You’re lucky that you’re able to get gas. You should practice storing some, and keep rotating it.
@jaystus
Күн бұрын
@@oneisnone7350 you’re right, I was wondering how well that would work to store it. But rotating it might be a good answer. Though our last storm was 4 years ago, so if I can at least get some before a storm that would definitely help.
@Phoenix11720
Күн бұрын
@@jaystuscan also put stabilizer in the gas to make it last longer
@jaystus
Күн бұрын
Thanks! , I really should look into that too.
@Nztrevor
Күн бұрын
@@jaystus Just rotate your gas every year. I keep 4 cans on hand and rotate it every fall. I will let our two cars go a little low on fuel, put 1 can in each car, then go fuel the rest of the way up at a gas station, with fresh gas in the cars. Fill up the two cans. Then I a week or two when the cars get low again, I repeat. Never had problems with my cars doing this and that way I keep fresh gas on hand for emergencies. I do it in the fall because here in Utah, it’s the winter storms I try to prepare for.
@jaystus
23 сағат бұрын
@Nztrevor thanks. I’m really learning a lot from all these comments
@HarveyWallbanger-ho2cq
9 сағат бұрын
Dude, you ran outta clothes in six days?
@jaystus
9 сағат бұрын
@@HarveyWallbanger-ho2cq 😂
@nightshiftracing.
7 сағат бұрын
Your plan to siphon gas from your modern car in a emergency will not work modern cars have a rollover valve that does not let gas leak in a accident and it prevents normal siphoning hoses from going into the gas tank. You need to think about getting a duel fuel inverter generator just encase you cannot get gas you can use propane
@jaystus
6 сағат бұрын
I never said I would do that.
@nightshiftracing.
5 сағат бұрын
My bad must of misheard thought you said you will just siphon gas from your car
@jaystus
5 сағат бұрын
@@nightshiftracing. no worries. Just wasn’t sure if me or another comment. So many I can’t keep up.
@nightshiftracing.
5 сағат бұрын
@@jaystus yeah I just went through hurricane Milton and people were fighting at the gas stations in and around Tampa Florida. Can’t even imagine what the worst hit places from Helene are going through
@RStephenLegge
11 сағат бұрын
Actually
@jaystus
11 сағат бұрын
Amazing it took this long for someone to notice.
@eynki
Күн бұрын
Common man, You placed that tiny generator 25 ft from the house? I call BS. Assuming you did, you need another 25ft to get to your components inside the house ( yea I was without power for 3 days on a gen without back feeding). SO you have multiple 50 -75 ft power cords? Yea I don't think so unless you a better prepper than most.. Also $1000 for THAT gen? you can buy a 6800 running watt gen for less that that.
@jaystus
Күн бұрын
You’re right It was actually 2 100 foot cords. And 1 50 foot cord that reached in the house misspoke. It was about 25 feet from the house on top of a berm and plenty of cord inside.
@jaystus
Күн бұрын
I’m not a prepper, but I have an excessive amount of cords, because of do a lot of Christmas lights, feel free to check out those videos.
@coryohanlan194
Күн бұрын
You obviously don’t know generators, you’re talking about an open frame generator, what he has is an inverter generator, they are double the price for a reason, but I’ll let you do your own Interweb google machine to learn the difference
@jaystus
Күн бұрын
@@coryohanlan194 you even taught me. Thank you.
@akbychoice
Күн бұрын
I probably have over a thousand feet of HD cords and most are rated for -50. I don’t know why you are so negative but you must change that and enjoy life. Be more self sufficient.
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