The generator for moderate energy needs

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Unless you made it clear somewhere else, you need to specify what the purpose is. Is it to be for you primary source, a backup for an off grid system, or for emergencies such as hurricanes or earthquakes. If for emergencies, do you want to be able to operate like there is no outage or at a limited emergency level? What appliances etc. do you want to be able to run. The one Dave referred to in a different thread would be capable of serving 5 or more modest houses on a limited emergency basis but with considerable fuel consumption. He has a rather expensive setup. For limited emergency purposes, the big draws will be refrigeration and water pump, and electric water heater if applicable and you need to use it. If you are modest and just have one efficient refrigerator and just a small pump to push the catchment water you can get by with a fairly inexpensive generator, with modest fuel consumption. A well pump will require a bit more. If you are wanting a heavy duty generator for constant use, you will need to spend considerably more as most common generators are not designed for that type of service. In your situation, you would also have noise issues. It would be difficult or expensive to have a system that would not annoy either you, your neighbors or both with the engine noise. If you direct the noise away from you, it's going toward someone else.

Pua`a
S. FL
Big Islander to be.