Here's a link to a book that's LOADED with info!:
http://www.millennium-ark.net/Our_Books/DTP.html#Anchor-CHAPTER-49575 Below is the INTRO to the Book, & then I'll provide the Chapter Titles on Generators:
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Dear Readers,
Welcome to Dare To Prepare - 2nd Ed!
A lot of people have asked why the name Dare To Prepare. They understand "prepare" but "dare" is puzzling. Some think it's just a catchy title, but there's more. Those who choose to prepare have acknowledged, on some level, that things are changing all around us - rapidly. Sometimes it feels like it's more than we can deal with. We get overwhelmed thinking can I do this?
It's doubly difficult when one family member wants to be self-sufficient and the other doesn't. This can lead to real frustration. However, reasons of time and money savings, unexpected company, illness, corporate layoffs and downsizing, all underscore the necessity for having supplies set aside. Stored goods saw thousands through the 2000 recession.
Disasters don't go away simply because we want them to. In order to plan ahead, people must face this reality. THAT'S daring to prepare.
You have only to watch interviews with disaster victims to see how to "do it better". It was truly astounding with four back-to-back hurricanes hitting Florida in 2004 that people didn't consider A) moving out of harms way and B) getting necessary emergency preparedness items well in advance. Instead, even at the time storm four, Hurricane Jeanne, arrived on Florida's doorstep people still didn't have plywood, batteries, water, food.
Dare To Prepare is geared to the city, urban, suburban and rural person, and has useful information for everyone including apartment dwellers and folks on low income. It's a reference manual for practical living whether or not we are in crisis and how to save money at the same time.
Dare To Prepare is many books in one - a mini-encyclopaedia. The material is totally updated to meet today's preparedness needs and Dare 2 includes many new, thoroughly researched topics. Like the original, Dare's aim is to arm you with as much information possible in one volume. It contains the most vital material to keep you safe and prepare you for life's challenges.
Additionally, Dare teaches you many useful and fun practical skills. Kids will enjoy them, too, and their involvement let's them understand preparation is a normal part of life, not a scary thing.
Dare is a large format book on 8-1/2 x 11" (22x28cm) paper and 544 pages. You will not find large margins, large print or wasted space. We have squeezed the Dare To Prepare margins to contain the most information possible.
Included is a 5,500 word and phrase index to easily locate information quickly. In addition to all this, Dare 2 contains over 240 photos and many charts to make personalized planning super simple.
Below, you'll find a condensed Table of Contents, but it's enough to give you an idea of what's covered. This edition is really a new book; bigger and better than ever! Only the name remains unchanged.
Preparedness is not waiting for the government to bail us out of trouble; it IS taking personal responsibility. It IS. . . daring to prepare!
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CHAPTER 27: GENERATORS
Diesel or Gas
Figuring What Size Generator to Buy
Generator Wattage Requirements - Household
Generator Wattage Requirements - Tools
Generator Wattage Requirements - Farm
Generator Wattage Requirements - Motors
Once You Get the Generator Home. . .
Connecting It: Transfer Switch
Connecting It With Extension Cords
Care and Maintenance
Features to Consider
Whether you can use this book or not, it's probably worthwhile to see the entire Books' Chapter Titles, (61 Chapters) in case there's something you may not be aware is good to know, or whatever...PREpare!
