Search results

The down side to natural gas is you are depending on a utility which may be shut down during an emergency, this has been a common problem in Florida after assorted storms , and in New Orleans after hurricane Katrina where the entire distribution network was shut down due to numerous broken gas...

Another thing to keep in mind, regardless of the type of generator you buy, if it breaks down during actual emergency chances are parts/service availability is a moot point unless you have the spare parts on hand and can fix it yourself. The repair shops will be full of generators brought in by...

One more thought, if you do end up buying a MEP-016B (built by Onan)) / MEP-002a or MEP-003a (militarized Onan engine) and need help repairing it one of the very helpful Onan Experts on the Smokstak board lives only about 100 miles north of you up I-45. Ike p.s. I have to disagree with Carl...

My "3KW" MEP-701a will run my fridge and freezer, plus a 5,000 btu window unit, and a 11,000 btu portable air conditioner with enough left over for some CF lights, tv, etc. For a box store unit, I would certainly suggest one rated for 5,000+ watts, but remember the military rating on these...

I have bought 3 generators from GL, one small 3KW MEP-701a, and 2 larger commercial standby diesels, a 30KW Kohler and a 125KW Onan of the three only the MEP-701a was a ready to run when I bought it. (It did have a small pinhole oil leak in the oil cooler though, I found a replacement oil...