Green Products - generators for power outages

We know power outages- Where we live, in the lakes region of New Hampshire, we have at least 4 power outages every winter. As this gets to be very frustrating after about the 3rd time, we bought a 110-volt, 2500-watt generator and felt much more prepared to weather the next power outage. It definitely helped. We were able to keep our frozen foods frozen and run some lights during power outages. It was not an ideal solution but it was a start.
     After the first year with our small portable generator, we realized we could do much better with a 220-volt generator. Specifically, we wanted a generator that would also run our well pump so that we could have the running water we are so accustomed to. It's always comforting to be able to flush the toilets, haha.
     Minimum Generator Recommendations-   Here are some suggestions for emergency backup generators that can run your basic appliances and even a well pump during power outages. These recommendations are based on our own experiences with a household of 5 people and a 220-volt generator that supplied about 5,000 watts continuous power.
     And, of course, we did have a 220-volt connection wired up specifically for the generator such that when the generator is supplying power, we were not connected to the grid. This is absolutely necessary to avoid injuring or killing any nearby line workers by electrocution. In our case, wiring the generator into the house wiring cost about $150. Your costs may vary, depending on your choices and the cost of your electrician.

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