Recent content by Travinsky

Thanks Jim I had the inside panel replaced when I bought the home 6+ years ago as a foreclosure that was vacant for 18 months (everything was missing incl the entire HVAC). $55k later and now this. The electrician said the only way to replace the panel was to either have FPL shut down the...

There is a knockout for it but no breaker.

So yesterday I bought a Firman HO7552 at Costco for $650 that looks to me like a HO7551 that is duel fuel and does everything including 240V @ 30A. Even includes a cover but it's still in the SUV since it's raining for the next few days 24/7 due to "Alberto" in the Gulf...

Great so I estimate I'm looking at ~3,000 running watts, how much more should I estimate for starting watts? Computer stuff, 32" TV & wide format printer = 800 watts 22 cu ft fridge = 800 watts 18 cu ft freezer = 400 watts 8k BTU portable ac = 1000 watts Need to operate 6 hours per day for 4-5...

Thank you I have a whole house surge protector installed onto the meter outside but FPL says it's only for big items like stove, water heater, etc. So I'll look at getting one of those installed asap.

Meant to write best value. Most important is computer equipment and a fridge, freezer and portable ac. House AC and tools are secondary. No fuel on property - only 3 LP 20# for BBQ Need to operate 6 hours per day for 4-5 days now during hurricane season. Operating budget is $5,000

I am getting a portable generator soon as a precaution and need advice on what to get and how to wire (e.g. should I hire a pro etc). Maybe another panel, I dunno and am really confused. So I've been watching a ton of youtube videos and am still confused on the best and cheapest route to take...

Good thing I read this first before getting it at Costco for $800. Wanted something that could power family business after storm with 5% THD and use for my Hobart 210 maybe once a month to avoid using the dryer plug. Was hoping it was 50A to step up from 30A dryer plug.

I only have a Home Depot credit card that offers me 0% for 2 years so I've been reading more reviews and will be getting the Ryobi 2300 watt inverter for $599. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-Bluetooth-2-300-Watt-Super-Quiet-Gasoline-Powered-Digital-Inverter-Generator-RYI2300BTA/300347426 I...

Have a whole house SPD and UPS connected to everything (computers, PJ, stereo, all TVs, but direct lighting strike fried $15k worth of electronics including wall oven in my home last August. I don't carry proper home insurance to cover these things so I have slowly been getting stuff repaired...

F&F usually come to me and borrow my stuff, for some reason when i ask for something they are never around... :lol_hitti Thanks for the dummy version I am technically challenged and was average HS student - not valedictorian. Wife's family designs and prints stuff using photoshop and Epson...

I have been looking online for a week but it's not easy to find a good generator that I can use for learning how to use my 220v Hobart 190 MIG and also use to safely run business computers and a wide format 44" printer when losing power during the summer hurricane seasons. Can anyone recommend...

Ok just found the Hobart 190 w/ Spool gun on Amazon sale for $769 last night and purchased that instead of the Miller 211 along with most of the gear that you have all recommended. I wanted the 211 but since it looks like there is a transition going on for an AIO to have AC/DC (ESAB and...

I've been wanting to get a Miller 211 or a 215 w/ Tig but after reading how many companies are switching to Ac Dc rigs I need to wait and see if Miller also has one later this year. So I am wanting to start practicing with a cheap machine. I have read about these Amico and the Ansen Tig/Stick...

How many hours does a 40 cf bottle of C25 last with 3/32 Mig on stainless exhaust or mild steel for example? Seller on Amazon has one but other members say places will take my new bottle in exchange for a crappy one when I need a refill. :( Only plan maybe 1 hour per week of use though wife is...