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Old 08-29-2006, 17:46   #227
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Originally Posted by mugwump
I'm assuming that at $300 these are not inverter-style generators and therefore produce less-than-perfect AC, but I'm sure it's good enough for keeping the sump pump running as well as laptops/lights/etc.
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Correct. I've lived here 30 years, now, and can only remember about a total of 14 hours without power. Eight of that was during the Nortridge quake. The inverter ones are much quieter but much more expensive. I'm not sure if we would get enough use out of it to make it worthwhile.

I may consider the tri-fuel option, also. It still makes it a cheap investment.

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