Engine welder as house backup generator
Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2019 11:49 am
As I am watching the news about the power outages in California, I am interested in setting up a backup generator for my house. We don't have natural gas at the property so propane or gasoline/diesel.
Now the exciting question is to get an engine welder that can be used as a generator in an emergency. The house main panel is 150A so 18kW is the peak usage, but in a pinch we can do probably with about 10-12kW.
Any suggestions? Would a Trailblazer 325 do? Other recommendations? Thanks.
Now the exciting question is to get an engine welder that can be used as a generator in an emergency. The house main panel is 150A so 18kW is the peak usage, but in a pinch we can do probably with about 10-12kW.
Any suggestions? Would a Trailblazer 325 do? Other recommendations? Thanks.