Hugh 0ne Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 (edited) Well, since my basement flooded, I have repaired all the damage, and added a new sump pump system. I went from 1 pump with 1/3 HP and one line going out of the house and into a French Drain at the back of the property, to 2 pumps, 1/2 HP each, and 4 lines leaving the house. So I have plenty of capacity. The only way I'd have a problem is if we lose power and I'm not home. If I'm home, I have a gas powered generator that will do the trick. However, having busted my ass getting everything re-done and done right, I'm going to put in a bullet proof system. I'm adding a Natural Gas Generator with an auto transfer system, so if the power fails, this will automatically start, and I can run pretty much everything in the house on it. Here's my question: The unit I'm looking at is a Generac Watchdog Standby Generator, and the capacity is 13kW. Anyone have any experience with these units? Thoughts? Suggestions? Things to do/not do? I'm having an electrician do the wiring. Thanks in advance. Edited June 20, 2007 by Hugh 0ne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 My dad has a 35KW CAT generator for his house and boat house. It kicks on automatically, and you don't even see the lights flicker. The only way you know it has kicked on is if you go outside, and you can hear it. He has had it for about 4 or 5 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmarc117 Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 (edited) do insurance co's give a credit to homeowners that have a back up generator? i would think they should... Edited June 20, 2007 by dmarc117 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgaddis Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Anyone have any experience with these units? Thoughts? Suggestions? Things to do/not do? I'm having an electrician do the wiring. Thanks in advance. 1. Nope 2. "Man my lunch was great today, I love chicken gyros"; "I need a new job" 3. You should get that rash looked at 4. DO get plenty of fiber in your diet, DO NOT eat a lot before a marathon Your Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Well, since my basement flooded, I have repaired all the damage, and added a new sump pump system. I went from 1 pump with 1/3 HP and one line going out of the house and into a French Drain at the back of the property, to 2 pumps, 1/2 HP each, and 4 lines leaving the house. When a french drain gets overrun by water, does it give up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxfactor Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 When a french drain gets overrun by water, does it give up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 When a french drain gets overrun by water, does it give up? Clever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PantherDave Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Your pretty much fail-safe now my man, so rest at ease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted June 21, 2007 Author Share Posted June 21, 2007 When a french drain gets overrun by water, does it give up? Mine did, that's why mah basement flooded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 I've wanted one. Has the prices dropped any? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted June 21, 2007 Author Share Posted June 21, 2007 I've wanted one. Has the prices dropped any? I think they has. The one I is looking at are around $2500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 $2,500? Wow, back when I was looking at them, the cheapest I found has $5,000. I'm guessing that doesn't include installation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted June 21, 2007 Author Share Posted June 21, 2007 $2,500? Wow, back when I was looking at them, the cheapest I found has $5,000. I'm guessing that doesn't include installation? Nope, just the unit. But mah house ain't a mansion like what you got, so you might need a bigger unit, depending on what you want to power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampnuts Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 What's it costing you to get the electrical work done? Is you getting a natural gas powered generator? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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