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How large should a generator be for......?

Im thinking of buying a generator in case of power outages which Im sure will increase inthe years to come. How large of one should I buy? They are very expensive and I dont want to buy one that is too expensive and more than I need. I need enough to run a small fan which blows heat from a natural gas fireplace, maybe a single light or two and maybe a tv so you can get emergency reports, who could help me...thanks in advance.

Public Comments

1. I have a 30,000 volt and that always powers my house so i think you should go with 30,000 volt
2. 30,000 volts????? I don't think so. Generators are usually sized in watts. Add up the wattage of all the devices you want to power increase that number by about 30% so the unit is not running flat out and buy the next larger size.
3. I actually lived off of one of these things for 26 days, after Katrina. Too large, and you will use too much fuel. Too small, and you won't be able to do much at all. I have a 5000 watt, or 5kw generator, that can develop 6500 watts to start a motor, like in the refrigerator. You need to power your refrigerator, deep freeze, a few lights, an air conditioner/heater, a TV/radio, and most importantly, a coffee maker. Mine does all that, and a little more. The ac is a small window unit cooling one room. I alternate running the deep freeze, and the refrigerator. I ran the TV almost constantly. Yes coffee pots are power hogs, but who can live with out one. I burn 5 gals. of gasoline for 18 hours run time a day. Don't forget extra motor oil for the generator.