On Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:06:00 -0800, Gunner Asch
wrote:

On Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:57:59 -0800, Winston
wrote:

Denis G. wrote:

(...)

He might want to look into micro CHP systems like this one:
http://www.freewatt.com/micro.asp
More expensive, but it's built into the house.

Hmmm.

"The freewatt product (...) will shut off if the grid goes
down and automatically restart once grid power is restored."

--Winston

Wow..Im impressed!!

The MCHP unit, produced by the Honda Motor Company, uses an internal
combustion engine to produce both heat and electric power. This unit is
an incredibly quiet (only 47 dBA at 1 meter) long life small
engine-generator that has already been installed in over 50,000 homes in
Japan. The engine runs on clean natural gas and can be located in a
basement or utility room. This engine produces 1,200 watts of electric
power and about 12,000 BTUs per hour of heat for the home.

a full 1200 watts!!..Why..thats almost enough to run an electric frying
pan or griddle!

It may even run 4-5 lightbulbs and a TV set! Cool !!!

But Ill stay with my 4000 watt Onan

Gunner

A survivalist with an electric frying pan? What is next, an electric
can opener?


--
John B.