I wasn’t sure where to classify this…


So this isn’t specifically audio focused, but people here understand things like

power management, THD and so on.

 

I moved from So-Cal where all I had to worry about was having a UPS for a 30 second or less power outage.  Now I live in So-Alabama where hurricanes could potentially take power out for up to 2 weeks!

in said situation, whole house backup generators are extremely

pricey!  I have a regular construction generator I want to use as an emergency backup, as well as a battery backup UPS on my computer.

this is a non-inverter generator, so it’s dirty power.  lol my

UPS protect my computer etc, and regulate the large THD issues, or do I need something to help adapt?  Since this is for backup, and I don’t plan to run my high end theater equipment on it, it’s merely asking advise on equipment that would help me not fry my computer in a 5-10 day power outage with dirty power.  Is the UPC enough?  Do I need more?

maverick3n1

@ebm , just trading survival notes without going off into deep end of the pool....

We will return to the regularly scheduled postings soon enough... ;)

@allenf1963 , thanks for the invite.  When I might get around to taking up on that is another moving target among many, since the business still takes priority.  Spouse is making moves to 'retire' me from the day2day, but there's aspects of my 'talents' that are still hard to replace currently.  Mind melds were never one of those... *G*

However, if the mountains call to you, feel free to roll up hill and pay a visit.  Can't say I'll create a sea change re audiophilia but there's more quaint breweries in AVL than any one human can withstand in a weekend. *L*

Half mile off 40, wrong side of the tracks from the Biltmore...and yes, we've done work for them....commercially and residentially.... *S*

So far, no 'canes in our time here.  The occasional flood events from heavy rains is another thing, but withstood enough back in HOU to be hip to what Not to do...

Always one idiot that'll drive into high water.  I did once after watching a Toy p/u plow through some....no rational reason why an engineer would put the air intake for the carbs low in the chassis, but they did.... 😖

Best advice for now: Check your insurance policy, and be of a mind to hold a huge BBQ if the freezer fails.  SOP in HOU when all went south....or came from it. ;)

Cheers, and back into Monday mode, J

As you suggested, I will get more water.  It’s cheap, easy to store, and a lot better to get now than to try and get after a disaster.  Thanks for the advice!

Another quick question.  When hooking up a portable generator with a bonded neutral, should the service transfer switch for the sub panel I plan to power, include just the two hots and neutral, but use the house’s ground, or should I also transfer the ground to the generator?  If I do so, how will this effect any GFI protected circuits that may be on this sub panel?