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Consider a propane fuel generator. Gasoline will go stale in the tank if it isn't used regularly, and propane is easier to start.
If you need continuous power it's easy to connect a large propane tank.

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Yep. I wished I went that route as I have a 500gal propane tank for heat. I could just make a generator shed right next to it and I'd be good to go. But my parents were downsizing their house and sold me their brand new in box 5500w generator for $500 (the Home Depot tag was still on there for 800. I'll get a propane generator eventually. Until then I'll keep several gallons of gasoline and fuel stabilizer on hand.

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Check on a gas to propane conversion kit for the engine on your generator. Some generators are dual fuel capable right out of the box.
Edit: Oops, didn't read all the comments. Qwerty beat me to it.

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You do know they make conversion kits for generators to use propane, if they are gas generator. I found a conversion kit for mine and tested it, so this way I can use a handful of different options for fuel. Get your generator model # and check on Google "+ conversion kit", and maybe your model can have an adapter fitted for different fuels including propane.

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No, had no idea. I'll definitely look into it. Thanks!

I first need to see if 5500W is enough anyway before I start to take that on as I'll be buying more freezers soon as I have some of my steers processed.

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Be cautious about hooking a generator to your big tank. It might be against zoning or the policies of your propane company.

Also, I had briefly thought about hooking up a grill to a line from the house until a friend mentioned that if I would forget to turn off the grill properly with a 20# tank, I would lose a little propane and a few dollars. If I made the same error while hooked up to the big tank, I would be at risk of losing hundreds of dollars.

After considering what he said, I decided running to the propane dealer didn't seem like a big inconvenience.

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Go-to harbor freight. theyre cheap but get the warranty. When it's about up, get a new one for free. Repeat indefinitely.

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Same story at Costco if you’re on the west coast. Costco sells very good generators and at reasonable prices with a great warranty. I’m always suspicious of everything/anything I buy from harbor freight, cheap Chinese are very creative on how they can cheat you, never rely on anything from China.

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Chinese are very creative on how they can cheat you, never rely on anything from China.

The Chinks are great copiers. What they suck as it understanding what there making even works or operates.

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Did that with a cheap scaling gun till they ran out.

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If you buy non clean sine wave you will eventually reach a point where you will regret it

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Instead of tips for a shitty made in China generator I'll assume you have basic skills or a friend with them and here is a diy home generator made with an alternator and a used lawnmower engine. Sure it's not state of the art but it also is cheap. You don't need fancy looks for a device to protect your family but just does it work and not break down. An alternative would be a motor other than a lawn mower that is higher quality and can run for days or longer just refilling without overheating or seizing up if it's a long term emergency where the mower might have to be shut off like a cheapo generator a few hours a day so it doesn't die on you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQrvkY26X8g

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How about this Champion Power Equipment 200954 4250-Watt RV Ready Open Frame Inverter Generator, Quiet Technology on Amazon for $541.30. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FPBV4VX/?coliid=I190EVO2GB5PD5&colid=3T0UQTOLU905L&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1

It's an inverter generator so the power is relatively clean and can be used to run electronics and other sensitive equipment. Read the review by "J. Mccormick". He posted pics showing that the oil and carb drain plugs are well positioned for service.

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You didn't specify how many watts. If you don't need a lot of watts, consider an inverter and battery.

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Harbor freight has a super quiet one with 220v and electric start I talked to a guy who had one for a while and he loved it I have not maintained mine the way I should and it still starts right up and is quiet enough for use in parks

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Alternator a battery and a bike, get pedaling.

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Energizer light and radio hand winder