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11-25-2002, 17:15

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Back-up power

If you have natural gas available, consider buying a unit that will run on that or convert a gasoline model, and then buy the cut-out switch. It is easy to forget to pull the main breaker and backfeed into the secondary electric and back through the transformer, possibly injuring or killing an unsuspecting lineman. The other method is simply to use extension cords to plug your pump and some lights into them. If that is good for your purpose, Honda makes some nice lightweight portable generators your wife could probably carry around if she had to, they are quiet and durable.

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Made good use of my generator this past week. We were out for several days due to the ice storm here. I moved my electric service to a pole half way down my driveway and had a weatherproof switch box installed. The changeover to gen power is easy from there, I simply throw the 2oo amp switch in that box and plug the generator into my 220v outlet in the garage. It is enough to run the freezer, refrigerator, lights and selectively run the electric H2O.

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The old cooler idea sounds like it would be safe and efficient. I have electric dehumidifiers in my gun safes, they are about 3/4" in diameter and a foot long. They are extremely low wattage and generate enough heat to move the air inside the safe. They are warm to the touch, last indefinitely, and are not likely to break or cause a fire as a bulb can. One of these units inside the cooler battery box would be a simple solution, and they come with a bracket that can be mounted almost anywhere.

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