Emergency Preparedness Thread

[wuapinmon]

Don't know anything about the brand, but do you need something that big? Are you planning on running just the essetials, or do you want something that can handle more? Also you will want to make sure that you have a place to chain it to (a tree, a shed, a cement anchor) so that someone doesn't run off with it while it is running in the back yard.

I want something that can handle me and my very elderly neighbors. I've got a concrete pad where I can chain it down. It used to hold the fuel oil tank in the 60's, and it's high-grade concrete.

[pellegrino]

This seems like a deal, but I don't know this brand. Can anyone tell me more?



$699.99 after $200 OFF
Champion 6,500 Rated Watts / 8,250 Starting Watts Portable Generator With Electric Remote Start
Battery and Remote Included
Item # 613063

the brand on the cover is likely unimportant. Find out who made the engine and go from there.

[wuapinmon]

the brand on the cover is likely unimportant. Find out who made the engine and go from there.

It looks like they make their own.

Specifications:

Continuous Watts: 6500
Starting Watts: 8250
WIRELESS REMOTE Electric Start (battery and key fob included)
Engine Size: 389cc
Engine Type: 4 stroke Champion OHV w/cast iron sleeve
Cold Start Technology
Low-oil Shutdown
Durable Frame with “U” shape fold away handle
10” never flat wheels
Outlets: (2) 120V Duplex Outlets (5-20R); (1) 120V 30 Amp (L5-30R); (1) 120/240V Twistlock (L14-30R)
Run Time @ 50% load: 8.0 hours
Tank Capacity: 5.9 Gallon
Decibels: 74 Dba
Includes Overload Protection, Automatic Voltage Regulation, and Voltmeter
Dimensions: 27.3"x26.6"x26.3" (L x W x H")
Weight: 215 lbs.
EPA & CARB Emission Certified (50 State)
Warranty 2 Year Limited

[Surfah]

Champion generators are highly rated on amazon. In fact a better deal can be had on amazon than costco.

[Eddie]

As long as the emergency preparedness thread is here - things we learned at our ward during the great windstorm of December 1, 2011!

First - when power is out, many people can't get email. Second, when cable and phone lines are down, many people can't get email. Our Bishop sent out an email detailing a lot of what needed to be done, who needed help, etc. And not many got it.

Second - I'm not sure I know why - but cell phone signals were wacky. It wasn't necessarily an overload of cell phone use - though that may have contributed it to it. Many folks who regularly had good reception just couldn't get a signal.

We also learned that there really isn't a great communication network (like a calling tree) to pass along information quickly and in a way that you know everyone will get it.

Adds to the challenge of communicating information, to be sure.

It was interesting to see all of the old-timer's simply bundle up and make it through the cold while the young folks were running off to stay with family or in some instances even at a hotel.

Folks with generators were very happy. One thing I'd never thought of - one guy simply plugged his furnace into the generator every hour or so to keep the home tolerable. Most folks who had generators were relying on a fireplace to keep one or two rooms warm or even plugging into portable heaters.

I also decided that I definitely need to add a chain saw to my tool list next time I see a good price on a good one. From what I saw of the chainsaws getting some heavy usage, there was Stihl and Husqvarna, and then there was everybody else. And everybody else was quite a ways down the list.

[Devildog]

Here is a good new idea.

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[wuapinmon]

Champion generators are highly rated on amazon. In fact a better deal can be had on amazon than costco.

I meant to say "thanks" for this. I saw the rating on Amazon before I posted, but I didn't notice the price.

[Surfah]

Here is a good new idea.

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That is bad ass.

[Surfah]

I meant to say "thanks" for this. I saw the rating on Amazon before I posted, but I didn't notice the price.

No problem. Before Irene we were looking at generators. Settled on one from Sears because we couldn't get one from Amazon in time.

[FN Phat]

Here is a good new idea.

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Damn. That was fast.

[San Juan Sun]

Damn. That was fast.

That is the greatest backpack in the world. It really is R.A.D.

[Surfah]

Here's a nice B.O.B. for someone. I am thinking of picking one up even though I don't need it.

http://www.lapolicegear.com/jumbo-bailout-bag.html

Regularly $50 on sale for $29.99. Use promo code LAPG for an additional 5% off.

[FN Phat]

Here's a nice B.O.B. for someone. I am thinking of picking one up even though I don't need it.

http://www.lapolicegear.com/jumbo-bailout-bag.html

Regularly $50 on sale for $29.99. Use promo code LAPG for an additional 5% off.

My birthday is right around the corner

[old_gregg]

nice find. i've been looking for a new range bag. that looks like it might do the trick.

edit: $10 shipping is kind of a bummer

[Surfah]

nice find. i've been looking for a new range bag. that looks like it might do the trick.

edit: $10 shipping is kind of a bummer

Didn't see that. I thought there was free shipping, but it looks like only on select items like the Bates stuff. Sorry.