Propane Generator

The weather forecasters are calling for more severe thunderstorms to arrive late this afternoon and early evening.  Since it seems that these violent storms are becoming the norm rather than the rare occurence, I have decided to buy a portable generator.



ETQ 3500 Watt/3000 Watt Rated 7 HP Propane Portable Generator

Model # PG30P11



I have chosen this model for various reasons.  First and foremost it is reasonably priced at just $499.00.  Home Depot is offering free shipping and if you have a Home Depot card you can get free financing for 12 months on purchases of $299 - $798.  If you spend over $798, you get 18 months free financing.  The second most important reason is that it runs on propane, not gasoline.  That will be much cleaner and easier to deal with than running to the gas station and shlepping gas containers home and then filling the gas tank and all of that.

Here is a full product description:

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The unique feature of this generator is its fuel source: LP Liquid Propane. The generator is powered by a standard gas grill propane tank. This eliminates the need to drain gas when transporting or storing the unit. The unit offers 3000 Watts of continuous power with a surge of 3500 Watts. The generator uses 1-½ lbs. per hour under ½ power load. The average tank holds 18 lbs. Standard features include: (1) 120 Volt 20 Amp duplex outlet, and (1) 120 Volt 30 Amp L5-30R, circuit breaker protection, easy start recoil engine. A quick connect hose is included. The unit weighs less than 105 lbs and has a powerful 7 HP OHV engine with a quiet muffler system.

 

• The propane fuel source makes it easy to maintain, transport and store your ETQ generator
• With a quiet 65 dB noise rating, the generator is perfect for tailgating and camping
• ETQ sine power delivers clean electricity so you can provide smooth power to even the most sensitive electronics
• A quick-connect hose is included, so you can easily change the propane tank
• MFG Brand Name : ETQ
• MFG Model # : PG30P11
• MFG Part # : PG30P11

I need a generator that will power at least one lamp, a radio and a small 5,000 BTU air conditioning unit in my bedroom.  This unit will serve me well for those purposes.  If I had continual problems throughout the year with the power going out, I would buy one of the more expensive whole-house generators.  They can cost from $5,000 up just for the generator, not including the installation.  But I am not at that point.  I just need something that can provide me with some source of power during these summer months as we continue to experience one violent episode of weather after another.