Mac,It's a fire Hazzard regulation.John
I spoke with the fire department and a captain told me that people have run generators in sheds with no venting and caused fires.An ordinance not allowing generators in sheds was passed years ago so small town government prevails
Jethro,Did you get the kohler from Yestramski in Contoocook?
Geoff I think you have bad luck with good stuff from what I know of you!
Thanks for all the input. It looks like more homework ahead.The project ahead includes a 300 gal tank that I can rent for 100 per year, Installing a manifold to feed the generator and grill, dig trench for propane line and another trench for power to house (i will do that with my backhoe),. Generator install by vendor to be determined.22kw generator install prices are running in the $11,000 range. The good side is no more food loss and all electric will work as normal
Cool stuff, I almost ordered the batteries after checking our your link but the 200ah and 400ah options are out of stock!
Check these out. This is another option for a battery bank I'm considering. https://www.ruixubattery.com/product-page/ruixu-lithium-batteries-kits-15kwh-20kwh-25kwh-30kwh-self-heating
There are a TON of misconceptions ingrained into people’s minds from the older lithium ion batteries that burned, etc.People have a really tough time getting aboard the LiFePO4 band wagon.Time!
I see electric as a stepping stone to hydrogen at some point. Hydrogen has a lot more going for it when it comes to waste, and is pretty much an inexhaustible resource. It's the most common element in the universe making up to 75 percent of all mass. I checked out a 12 volt lithium battery a while back and couldn't believe how much lighter it was than my 12 volt lead acid batteries!
Typically, 1/3 the weight.Lead acid batteries are not supposed to be discharged below 50%, or else the suffer irreversible damage that shortens their life.Not so with LI.So, a 100ah lead acid has only 50AH useable.So, for 2X the cost, you get 2X the AH.(5 yrs back they were far more costly making it tough for guys to justify)Now factor in the 3000-6000 charge cycles vs 400-500 for lead acid.Your theory on hydrogen is spot on.I'm a retired combustion engineer.The burner companies are ALL working on burner designs for hydrogen.We can actually burn it today, but they are working on making more efficient and also on the related flame safeties.I give it 5 yrs max. before you see a lot of it out there.