Do You Own A Generator?
By popciclecold
@popciclecold (35503)
United States
July 14, 2021 8:02am CST
I know, it is July, but I have quite a lot of thoughts about the winter. So, I thought I would ask how many here owns a generator. This summer has been brutal, in a lot of states 3 digit temps. When, Hurricane Katrina hit, a lot of people rented generators, and died because they really didn't know how to use them. I sure this winter won't be too bad. This year was rough, guess that's why I think about it.
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@GardenGerty (157692)
• United States
14 Jul 21
I do not have a generator. If we were to lose electrical power we would still have gas heat, and we have oil lamps and candles and flash lights. I hope you do not have a terrible winter. Yes, people need to know about venting generators, etc. to keep the gas fumes out of the house.
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@popciclecold (35503)
• United States
20 Jul 21
We have a gas heater. Going to look for some lanterns, we have candles and some flashlights.
@popciclecold (35503)
• United States
20 Jul 21
It's a good thing you have one. Lots of people lose a lot of food in the winter.
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@popciclecold (35503)
• United States
25 Jul 21
Wow, you are a lucky bunch of people.
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@wolfgirl569 (95914)
• Marion, Ohio
14 Jul 21
We have a small one we can use if needed. Have thought about doing a whole house one.
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@kobesbuddy (74840)
• East Tawas, Michigan
14 Jul 21
No, we don't own a generator, but Jay wants to buy one.
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@popciclecold (35503)
• United States
14 Jul 21
I don't blame you. Tell Jay, good job.
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@kobesbuddy (74840)
• East Tawas, Michigan
14 Jul 21
@popciclecold He's planning on buying a generator, for times our power goes out.
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@popciclecold (35503)
• United States
20 Jul 21
Yeah, I think everyone here, when we go without power, people here just be giving people food, so that it won't spoil.
@porwest (78759)
• United States
23 Jul 21
@popciclecold Yeah. My wife wants to clobber me every time the power goes out and we still don't have one handy. 
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@FourWalls (62518)
• United States
14 Jul 21
I’ve thought about getting a solar generator. My brother has a gasoline-powered one, but I would just prefer to have something for a couple of hours. If the power’s going to be out longer than that I’ll go to a hotel. 
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@popciclecold (35503)
• United States
20 Jul 21
I never heard of a solar generator. Sounds cool.
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@popciclecold (35503)
• United States
22 Jul 21
@FourWalls The way the weather is, they are becoming more and more popular.
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@FourWalls (62518)
• United States
20 Jul 21
@popciclecold — they are definitely not strong enough to run a freezer or air conditioner. They’re quite popular with campers.
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@Hate2Iron (15730)
• Canada
14 Jul 21
Yes, we have one but luckily we haven't had to use it this year. All it takes is one really bad storm to knock out all the power and then you sit around day after day waiting for them to fix it!
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@popciclecold (35503)
• United States
25 Jul 21
@DianneN It don't get no better than that.
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@YuleimaVzla (1505)
• Maracaibo, Venezuela
23 Jul 21
Here in Venezuela it is almost mandatory. The electricity goes out instantly and for up to 6 hours. Almost everyone has one and knows how to use it.
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@popciclecold (35503)
• United States
25 Jul 21
You know, getting to be that way herein the US. Venezuela, Good Job.
@prashu228 (37525)
• India
14 Jul 21
I don't have a generator... but I have inverter..
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@RebeccasFarm (86841)
• United States
14 Jul 21
I do not own one but I would love to have one
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