I've got a simple 7000 watt Briggs & Stratton key start, gas generator. I've had it 4 years now with zero problems. The power goes out up hear all the time. My gen gets A LOT of use. Start it just like starting a car and then flip the breaker to the GEN position. VERY easy to operate. No computers to worry about. It runs my fridge, well pump, lights. It will run about 9 hours on a single tank of gas, much longer on a low load like in the night time (leave the tank full and you'll never be in the dark pouring gas). It's portable so you can move it if needed. The best part is that it cost under $1000. yes, the wiring and switch box will cost extra
IMO LP gas is not the way to go. In a winter emergency the LP will be used for heat. Gasoline for the generator. In a SHTF situation you can get gasoline from cars, lawnmowers, etc. When the LP runs out then there's no more that can be had as easy as gasoline.
The ONLY reason I would ever have a computer controlled LP gen is if I were unable to walk or lift a can of gasoline. If you can pour gas into a lawnmower then you can fuel a generator. I keep three 5 gallon cans full at all times. A smaller or weaker person (I'm 5'9" , 140lbs) may want to use 2 gallon cans for easier lifting/pouring.
There's no need to spend 10 grand on a generator system unless you're physically handicapped.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Briggs-...ic-Start-Portable-Generator-030663A/206644014
IMO LP gas is not the way to go. In a winter emergency the LP will be used for heat. Gasoline for the generator. In a SHTF situation you can get gasoline from cars, lawnmowers, etc. When the LP runs out then there's no more that can be had as easy as gasoline.
The ONLY reason I would ever have a computer controlled LP gen is if I were unable to walk or lift a can of gasoline. If you can pour gas into a lawnmower then you can fuel a generator. I keep three 5 gallon cans full at all times. A smaller or weaker person (I'm 5'9" , 140lbs) may want to use 2 gallon cans for easier lifting/pouring.
There's no need to spend 10 grand on a generator system unless you're physically handicapped.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Briggs-...ic-Start-Portable-Generator-030663A/206644014