Installation of a generator for a house.

broadgage:

A generator is in my view a sensible precaution, especially as the O/P is presumably getting on* a bit.

Consider not just present needs, but possibly future needs.


Whilst the public electricity supply is reasonably reliable, failures do occur and may become more frequent in the future. We are largely reliant on natural gas imported from or via unstable regions. UK natural gas storage capacity has been much reduced in recent years.


I also perceive a small but real risk of terrorists attacking electrical infrastructure, either by conventional gunfire/use of explosives, or via a cyber attack.


Although red diesel is lawful for a generator, I would use white or road diesel fuel, fuel stocks may therefore be used in a diesel car or van to rotate stocks.

Make the equipment as simple to understand and use as possible, in case of illness, a friend, relative or home help without technical knowledge may have to use it.


I would urge A DIY job WITHOUT NOTIFYING ANY STAUATORY AUTHORITIES OF YOUR GENERATOR. If some future emergency occurs, do you really want to be on a database of "houses with generators, suitable for emergency billeting of refugees" or "generators that can be looted"


*No insult is intended in this statement, but "but being in the same place for 42 years" does imply an age of at least 60.

Hahahaha!! I'm 45 yoa!! 


Well, I'm thinking 'Noah's Ark'... AMAZING forethought, not to tell the authorities as I don't want any council man knocking on my door!!


Our electrical supply runs close to red, during the winter, and I'd just like the peace of mind that I have that covered as to what's going on with Brexit / etc! 


So, if anyone... Hastings way, needs a cuppa when the lights go out... you'll find my house as it'll be the only one with lights on, haha!


Cheers, no offence taken! 


regards Tom

 

broadgage:

A generator is in my view a sensible precaution, especially as the O/P is presumably getting on* a bit.

Consider not just present needs, but possibly future needs.


Whilst the public electricity supply is reasonably reliable, failures do occur and may become more frequent in the future. We are largely reliant on natural gas imported from or via unstable regions. UK natural gas storage capacity has been much reduced in recent years.


I also perceive a small but real risk of terrorists attacking electrical infrastructure, either by conventional gunfire/use of explosives, or via a cyber attack.


Although red diesel is lawful for a generator, I would use white or road diesel fuel, fuel stocks may therefore be used in a diesel car or van to rotate stocks.

Make the equipment as simple to understand and use as possible, in case of illness, a friend, relative or home help without technical knowledge may have to use it.


I would urge A DIY job WITHOUT NOTIFYING ANY STAUATORY AUTHORITIES OF YOUR GENERATOR. If some future emergency occurs, do you really want to be on a database of "houses with generators, suitable for emergency billeting of refugees" or "generators that can be looted"


*No insult is intended in this statement, but "but being in the same place for 42 years" does imply an age of at least 60.

Hahahaha!! I'm 45 yoa!! 


Well, I'm thinking 'Noah's Ark'... AMAZING forethought, not to tell the authorities as I don't want any council man knocking on my door!!


Our electrical supply runs close to red, during the winter, and I'd just like the peace of mind that I have that covered as to what's going on with Brexit / etc! 


So, if anyone... Hastings way, needs a cuppa when the lights go out... you'll find my house as it'll be the only one with lights on, haha!


Cheers, no offence taken! 


regards Tom