On Apr 7, 9:44�pm, "boatdrinks" wrote:
I have read a number of the previous posts, but I still have some
questions.

Based on my understanding of my likely power needs, I will likely need
a 12-16kW generator. I live in South Florida, so I will need to run at
least one central AC and because there are no natural gas lines all
appliances including cooktop and water heater are electric.I plan on
installing a 500 gallon underground LP tank to run whatever I get.

1) *Which one should I get?
There are three standby generators that I am looking at:

Kohler 12kW
Generac Quiet Source 16kW
Briggs and Straton 15kW

Could I get some feedback on which one folks would recommend.
Reliability is most important, obviously. Second is noise and finally
efficiency.

2) *During the post-Hurricane period, I have heard that LP companies
use vehicles that run on LP gas, so deliveries should not be a
problem. Is this true?

Thanks in advance for your advice.

those are big, fuel used is largely dependent on absolute size. Are
you getting a auto on generator that will start and run AUTOMATICALLY
anytime the power fails?

If so 500 gallons sounds small, and during a disaster assume
deliveries will be interrupted, downed trees on roads etc

you dont need to run your home normally, you can ration the power t
run fridge for awhile, then poerhaps a window AC kept in a closet for
emergencies, plus leave some power for the neighbors, then wouldnt
complain about the noise if they are getting a extension cord from you.