I have a Kohler whole house generator on LP, works great ** -- 75Hokie 08/05/2020 2:11PM
Briggs & Stratton 8000 Watts. Works well for me. I also have a dedicated -- HokieNLot11 08/05/2020 1:30PM
Mine is only 6500, but you HAVE to have the transfer switch-> -- HOKIERIT 08/05/2020 7:53PM
I have a box named emergency that contains all -- HokieNLot11 08/05/2020 9:54PM
Interesting..i do the same thnig, only through the main panel-> -- HOKIERIT 08/06/2020 3:43PM
Yea same here. won't do hot water or run AC. But it takes care of the heat -- HokieNLot11 08/06/2020 3:47PM
Much..and not having to selectively run extensaion cords is key! ** -- HOKIERIT 08/06/2020 3:48PM
Where are you located? I know several folks that install these in Richmond ** -- MP4VT2004 08/05/2020 12:15PM
If I had gas in my hood, I'd have a whole house generator in a minute ** -- HOKIERIT 08/05/2020 7:55PM
Yeah, same. ** -- MP4VT2004 08/05/2020 8:00PM
Suffolk ** -- IB4TECH 08/05/2020 12:19PM
Portable - Honda. Permanent - Generac. JMO ** -- HokieR 08/05/2020 10:29AM
Does your house have a natural gas line? -- EDGEMAN 08/05/2020 09:59AM
Will VNG connect it for me? Or am I supposed to find a contractor? ** -- Hokie CPA 08/05/2020 10:14AM
They will do everything up to the meter. After that you need a plumber ** -- typed by ben 08/05/2020 11:46AM
If NG already there, what's done outside the meter? ** -- 48zip 08/05/2020 12:16PM
Plumbing from after the meter to wherever the genset is situated -- typed by ben 08/05/2020 12:44PM
No, I gotcha now. You weren't suggesting he need supplier. I misunderstood. -- 48zip 08/05/2020 1:30PM
I have a perfect spot for it under my electrical service panel that is -- IB4TECH 08/05/2020 10:02AM
Can't be under windows, doors, etc. ** -- typed by ben 08/05/2020 11:47AM
Checked. : ) ** -- IB4TECH 08/05/2020 12:20PM
Check code if restriction on proximity to main electric entry ** -- pburg_hokie 08/05/2020 10:15AM
Needs to be clear of E meter, plus a permit. Gas meter > 36" from E meter -- 48zip 08/05/2020 10:38AM
Natural gas is the way to go if available. -- No Clue 08/05/2020 10:11AM
Oh, so they make them that run on natural gas? We have a gas line and have -- ArdbegHokie 08/05/2020 10:01AM
Yes, my generator runs on natural gas. Make sure supply line big enough ** -- pburg_hokie 08/05/2020 10:10AM
Gas company will handle that for you ** -- typed by ben 08/05/2020 11:46AM
Not on the private side of the meter, correct?** -- 48zip 08/05/2020 1:37PM
Correct, just up to the meter ** -- typed by ben 08/05/2020 1:52PM
Thanks to you and 48. I need to see what I have. ** -- IB4TECH 08/05/2020 10:31AM
^^^Key point^^^ frequently a problem with tankless water heaters. -- 48zip 08/05/2020 10:24AM
Mine is pretty useful, thankfully I don't have a lot of experience -- typed by ben 08/05/2020 09:57AM
Are those Generac units installed inside somewhere, or outside on a slab? ** -- Hokie360 08/05/2020 11:13AM
Outside, and by code not very close to the house on account of CO exhaust ** -- typed by ben 08/05/2020 11:47AM
So it sounds like it does not require much $$ for upkeep. How did you go -- IB4TECH 08/05/2020 10:01AM
No it's not very expensive at all -- typed by ben 08/05/2020 11:41AM
Lowe's, Home Depot and Generac dealers will install them ** -- HokieR 08/05/2020 10:24AM