SBRH33 t1_j1lhfln wrote on December 25, 2022 at 9:47 AM

Invest in a portable generator. I prefer the Honda 2200 watt gas fed model. They are quiet, rock solid, easy to use units that can keep your house running safe and smooth no problem- furnace, appliances and lights, in case of BS like this or any other emergency that may pop up.

bigtoegman210 t1_j1linps wrote on December 25, 2022 at 10:07 AM

Hondas are the way to go, highly recommended them. Plus Govplanet has surplus generators for cheap so there’s also that option.

bryno_uppercut t1_j1lub8p wrote on December 25, 2022 at 1:02 PM

Do you use gov planet often? Seems kind of scammy.

CoolHandMike OP t1_j1m0is9 wrote on December 25, 2022 at 2:14 PM

Oh, I have one, bought after a long outage back in 2016 or so. I will say that our power delivery is many times more reliable here in Berks than it was in Chester County at least.

angelinafuckingmarie t1_j1nmvlv wrote on December 25, 2022 at 10:13 PM

It’s definitely improved over the last few years in my part of Berks. A mouse would fart and I would lose power. Ever since we spent money to have the generator installed we’ve had no extended outages. Thank goodness, but it’s nice to know we have it if we need it now.

visualbang t1_j1mogem wrote on December 25, 2022 at 5:42 PM

I have a propane conversion kit on my EU2200i. I’m able to keep it in the camper or house without any smell of gasoline. Slightly less efficient but so much nicer to use.