E6: Generators For The Home

Join hosts Aaron and Jonathan as they interview Burt Koenig. Burt is a forty-year veteran of the generator sales and consulting business. The show focuses on installed dedicated standby generator systems for your home.

~ This episode we ask:

* Why do you need a generator?
* What are the different kinds of generators?
* What are the different fuel types?
* Advantages vs Disadvantages of the different fuel types.
* What do the different fuels cost for the average homeowner?
* Is a standby generator a realistic DIY project?
* What is the installation process?
* Are all generators safe to use to supply power to my computer, TV, and other sensitive electronics?
* How long will I be without power while a generator switches on?
* I have a portable generator; is it worth buying a transfer switch for it, or should I consider a fixed whole-house system?
* To save money, can I pick and choose what in my house is "backed-up" and what is not?
* What kind of maintenance do different generators require?
* How long can a generator be operated and how long do they last?
* When the generator is running, will it be loud? Will my neighbors complain?
* When looking at a home or office, what factors should I take into account when determining what generator size and system is right for them?
* I have an older home; is there anything special I need to consider when installing a generator?
* Are generators vulnerable to theft like AC units are?
* I have seen solar generators on TV? Are they worth looking at?