Generators- Choosing, Investing, and Just Those Who Love 'Em

Only problem I'm seeing with that is the CO2 switches are taking out the generator. If I have a gen in the house fine. But if it's in a shed or outside away from the house I don't want it cutting out. Looking to add one to my system and don't want the sensor

I will be getting a whole-house generator but I'm not sure about getting the "Generac" brand. I've heard that they had a lot of problems after Ida. I know a lot of times it is the homeowner's fault for not maintaining the system however it just seems like Generac may be letting QC slide a bit to get more units out the door. Anyone have any suggestions on a better brand?

We are using the Predator 8750 watts. Which by the way have been discontinued as I believe it is replaced by the 9000 watts. They are selling the rest of the 8750’s for $599 which is great if u can find one. These are the “naked” gens for lack of a better word. I think you are referring to the enclosed cabinet types. My neighbor just purchased the brand new one for $1999. Servicing any of the enclosed types is more difficult but same as it would be for a similar Honda etc. Monday I will call US Carburetor and see if a conversion kit is available (natural gas) for this top new Harbor Freight generator. It has not been started yet as I hopefully can convert it. We’ve done great with the 8750’s. We did have a problem starting one of them after about 300 hrs as we stop and change oil on everyone each 50 ours. This is the one with the highest time as it was used for 6 days with Zeta. We changed the oil out for storage after the power came back a few days ago. It will not restart and we figure it has 400 hrs or so on it. The problem, I think the valve lash needs adjusting. Now that the dust has settled I’ll open It up this week. Really probably poor oversight on my part as I didn’t even consider valve adjustment in the heat of the moment. Think about it, that’s like 800 thirty minute grass cutting sessions on a single cylinder lawnmower! And in S La heat! I have no complaints as the other Predators with less time are doing great. All on natural gas. I’ll report on the new top Predator when we get it going and what I find with the 400 hour no start 8750. My backup to the whole house Generac is an 8750 conversion that ran for 6 days
In Zeta and did fine and still is. Didn’t need central AC after Zeta. The Generac is now ten years old and no reason to punish it. Hope some of this helps. Really belongs in the generator thread I know but quiet here right now. I’ll be contributing to the generator thread shortly and as we gain experience.

Been so hectic I forgot the newer Predators have that inverter.as part of the newer line.Will have to learn more but I love my two Harbor Freight inverter welders. And a big hot dog propane tank in a nice country yard is probably the ultimate setup.Can’t beat that if
no tree issues at the site. Please update me on what u find n learn. PM me whenever. G

I’m not going to skip stocking up on gas for my generator before a hurricane just because others want to fill up their car. What makes their evacuation efforts more important than my preparation efforts?