On Apr 8, 9:11�am, wrote:
On Apr 7, 8:44 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.

I purchased a Generac unit 5 years ago due to the frequent power
outages in my remote area in upstate NY. The unit handles all my
essentials, furnace, well water pump, refridgerator, TV, etc.
My advise is to not scrimp, spend the extra money so you aren't
juggling extension cords every time you have an outage.
Yes they do make some noise, better this than going without
electrcity.
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the automatic generators with transfer switch appear pretty quiet, but
ideally they arent placed right between 2 homes, but ratrher in the
back yard somewhere, exhaust not pointed at anyones home.

exercising at say mid day shouldnt be a problem with the right install.