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George

wrote:

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.

But they are very likely to complain when the generator exercises each
week. From my experience he is on the right track in also considering
noise impact.

The big box version generators such as commonly sold by Home Depot are
*LOUD*.