Comments on: Using A Backup Generator http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/using-backup-generator/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=using-backup-generator Expert Home Improvement Advice Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:33:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Toddhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/using-backup-generator/#comment-60388 Todd Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:29:20 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/12/using-a-backup-generator/#comment-60388 You are correct. I did list the fueling while running issue in the article but it's worth pointing out again. Shutting down for 1 minute is the only safe way to approach it. You are correct. I did list the fueling while running issue in the article but it’s worth pointing out again. Shutting down for 1 minute is the only safe way to approach it.

]]> By: Maxhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/using-backup-generator/#comment-60385 Max Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:35:59 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/12/using-a-backup-generator/#comment-60385 Another key safety tip you mention, but I have seen ignored, is never adding gas to a running generator. The thinking seems to be "I'll pour carefully and won't spill". It's not spilled fuel that ignites, it's the vapors flowing down around the sides of the generator, that you cannot see nor prevent. Take a look at your generator running at night some time. You will likely see some small flame bursts or embers come from the exhaust at times. Combine that with gas fumes and you have a recipe for disaster.And thanks for the beach umbrella idea. We got through Irene unscathed, but if I had to, I was wondering how I would refuel in the pouring rain without getting too much water in the fuel tank. Another key safety tip you mention, but I have seen ignored, is never adding gas to a running generator. The thinking seems to be “I’ll pour carefully and won’t spill”. It’s not spilled fuel that ignites, it’s the vapors flowing down around the sides of the generator, that you cannot see nor prevent. Take a look at your generator running at night some time. You will likely see some small flame bursts or embers come from the exhaust at times. Combine that with gas fumes and you have a recipe for disaster.

And thanks for the beach umbrella idea. We got through Irene unscathed, but if I had to, I was wondering how I would refuel in the pouring rain without getting too much water in the fuel tank.

]]> By: Deborahhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/using-backup-generator/#comment-60378 Deborah Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:22:06 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/12/using-a-backup-generator/#comment-60378 Absolutely essential advise! Thanks for posting and hope you get power back soon. Absolutely essential advise! Thanks for posting and hope you get power back soon.

]]> By: Testing Generator Voltage | Home Construction Improvementhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/using-backup-generator/#comment-1623 Testing Generator Voltage | Home Construction Improvement Mon, 19 Jan 2009 21:16:09 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/12/using-a-backup-generator/#comment-1623 [...] have been powering our home for 4 days straight now with a backup generator due to a massive ice storm here in New England. Using backup generator power to power your home [...] [...] have been powering our home for 4 days straight now with a backup generator due to a massive ice storm here in New England. Using backup generator power to power your home [...]

]]> By: SeahorseLadyhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/using-backup-generator/#comment-1330 SeahorseLady Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:30:00 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/12/using-a-backup-generator/#comment-1330 Great advise on the safety tips. I would just like to stress the importance of using a generator as you stated and to never even think about using one indoors. <br/>I live in Louisiana and purchased a generator after Hurricane Katrina and it was put to go use this year during Hurricane Gustav.<br/>Sadly, many people die every year from not using their generators properly and following your safety tips. <br/>Thanks for the good advise and article. Great advise on the safety tips. I would just like to stress the importance of using a generator as you stated and to never even think about using one indoors.
I live in Louisiana and purchased a generator after Hurricane Katrina and it was put to go use this year during Hurricane Gustav.
Sadly, many people die every year from not using their generators properly and following your safety tips.
Thanks for the good advise and article.

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