I don't like Ike

CaptainJSparrow · 2008-09-14, 01:56 PM

I have two 5000 watt generators (they can burst to 6250 to start things). I ran 2 window A/C units, a refrigerator, a bunch of lights, 2 TV's (only able to play dvd's but same energy drain), and either the coffee pot or the microwave...all on one generator. I'd swap generators each day to keep either from getting too hot. Each generator has a 5 gallon tank. I determined that a generator can run a bit over 12 hours on 5 gallons of gas. Another thing to keep handy is SAE 30 motor oil...most generators will kill the engine if the oil gets low. I hope this helps in your plans to power your essentials...I just went thru it and know what you're going thru.

Man, Atlanta is a pretty far drive from Baton Rouge, and from your area with...sheesh! A thought, I'd imagine that driving to Dallas is out of the question because of the hurricane damage. You might want to book tickets out of Baton Rouge Metro Airport, drive here, and fly to Atlanta from here. I'm pretty sure that we have direct flights, and our airport is a "mom and pop" ... usually no hassles or waits. The wait to get thru security us usually measured in seconds.

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2008-09-14, 01:56 PM	#11
CaptainJSparrow You can now put whatever you want in this space :) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisiana Posts: 511	I have two 5000 watt generators (they can burst to 6250 to start things). I ran 2 window A/C units, a refrigerator, a bunch of lights, 2 TV's (only able to play dvd's but same energy drain), and either the coffee pot or the microwave...all on one generator. I'd swap generators each day to keep either from getting too hot. Each generator has a 5 gallon tank. I determined that a generator can run a bit over 12 hours on 5 gallons of gas. Another thing to keep handy is SAE 30 motor oil...most generators will kill the engine if the oil gets low. I hope this helps in your plans to power your essentials...I just went thru it and know what you're going thru. Man, Atlanta is a pretty far drive from Baton Rouge, and from your area with...sheesh! A thought, I'd imagine that driving to Dallas is out of the question because of the hurricane damage. You might want to book tickets out of Baton Rouge Metro Airport, drive here, and fly to Atlanta from here. I'm pretty sure that we have direct flights, and our airport is a "mom and pop" ... usually no hassles or waits. The wait to get thru security us usually measured in seconds.