Need a generator in the East Lyme, CT area.

[Racer X]

Hey all,

Does anyone have, or know of someone or someplace in the East Lyme/ New London area that is selling generators? Some friends of mine lost power, and the local utility says they could be in the dark for more than a week.

They're a family of 5... and some fish... anything anyone could do to help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
Hamal

 

[thebigjimsho]

I'm a ways away in MA but I can check my local Home Depot. They are in a bad location and weren't busy either Friday or Saturday and always seem to have everything in stock.

 

[Racer X]

Thanks Jim, let me know.

 

[zak]

Kamal try Craigslist. Also, one thing some people don't know - now that alternators are 100 to 120 amps routinely, it is possible to hook up an inverter to your car and make enough power to run a refrigerator, as long as the car is running - check tyhe auto parts places.

That said I am begining my own search here. Was in Old Lyme Saturday and saw a green SHO in Westford.

 

[93rev2sev]

I ran the bare essentials in my house with a 1400W inverter hooked to my SHO's alternator. This included the fish tank aerator and heater, a couple compact fourescent lights, a mini fridge, and some occasional computer use.

 

[hawkeye18]

120A x 14v = 1680w. Keep in mind that your alternator will not provide 120a for long at idle, so you'd need some way to keep the engine at at least 2-3000rpm.

Other than that, though, it'd work ok. If you have spare car batteries, you can hook them up in parallel to gain more starting current. A single battery can give up to 11,200w (11Kw) for a short period of time - enough to start up a fridge. Three batteries in parallel can supply 34Kw of power for a short time. That's enough to start up the Large Hadron Collider. Running current is still limited to the alt's ability to charge the batteries (1.6Kw), though. Oh well.

 

[thebigjimsho]

Sorry, Hamal, the Home Depot near to me sold out this morning. I checked a few nearby as well as my local Lowe's and Tru Value. Nothing...

 

[Racer X]

Yeah I was afraid of that.

Thanks Jim.

 

[SinisterSHO]

If I had a way to get it there quick, I have plenty at work :hs:

 

[Mr Anonymous]

The Lowes and HD near me are out, but there's a zillion of them on craigslist, unfortunately they want all the money too.

Wish I still had my Honda. Loaned it to a friend 7 or 8 years ago to keep his furnace running since he had a newborn at home and power was predicted to be out for at least a week (ended up being close to 2 weeks). That was at the beginning of the winter and afterwards I told him to hold on to it in case he lost it again during the season since I rarely lose power. Worked out he needed it a couple more times, and then once spring came I was busy with work and hadn't talked to him in a couple of months. Ran into his brother that summer and found out he moved to L.A. and nobody knew where my generator ended up.

 

[JRA2000TL]

I just picked up an 8000 watt titan industrial on CL for $500 brand new. Stupid of me not to have one where I live; now with this 100 gal. reef tank, it's a necessity. 8000w should be enough to run that, the fridge, tv, a couple of lights, and a portable a/c unit I hope.

 

[jmpSHO2nd]

Hamal, do you still need a generator? I have a brand new one you can borrow. It's only a 2400 but it's a new coleman.
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