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Many-Day8308 t1_j1q8mop wrote

Reply to comment by keysandtreesforme in How prepared are you for these long power outages? by VegUltraGirl

I had an 11kW generac installed 3 years ago for $6000. It sounds like a lot of money until your power goes out in the middle of the night and all you need to do is listen for the switch throw and roll over back to sleep.

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keysandtreesforme t1_j1qahi3 wrote

Yeah, that’s the kind of price I was afraid of. I can’t imagine the peace of mind though.

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Many-Day8308 t1_j1qcusv wrote

If you own your house it may be worth investigating an equity line of credit to pay for it. I cannot convey how much it eases one’s mind.

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WingedCactus t1_j1qhzvm wrote

Who’d you have install it?

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Many-Day8308 t1_j1qit1j wrote

Flanders. They are worth every penny. Automatically do a yearly maintenance without me having to call them. Very efficient and reliable company. Installation was quick and done when they said it would be. They now service my moms generator because the company she originally hired was so negligent and unprofessional

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WingedCactus t1_j1qj26t wrote

In norway? The storm was the last stra. I’m getting one installed. I’m worried everyone will be doing the same and it’s going to take forever.

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Many-Day8308 t1_j1qk535 wrote

Yes, Norway. When I hired them I believe the install was scheduled about two months out. Ironically, a very bad storm was predicted for install date so Flanders team and the propane company showed up a day or two early to get it set up but CMP refused to change their schedule to allow for final connection. So I went a week with no power even though I had the generator all set up in my yard. Made me hate CMP with a burning passion that endures to this very day!

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