I have a gas furnace which additionally needs physical phenomenon to run a fan. we live in a really cold area as well as am endangered about how to get feverishness if/when a physical phenomenon goes out during a winter storm. I’m presumption a gas will still be upon in this situation, though it won’t do any great since a furnace won’t run w/o electricity.
I’m meditative may be we could get a tiny puncture generator to run a furnace fan, or is which funny and/or dangerous? Alternatively, may be implement a ventless gas fireplace, though do those need physical phenomenon too?
I now have a tiny portable propane heater for emergencies though which thing will usually feverishness a really tiny room as well as i do not wish to live in a broom closet if my physical phenomenon goes out for a week.
I theory i’m only seeking for a easiest as well as cheapest approach to yield puncture feverishness to my home when it’s next 0 outward as well as we have no physical phenomenon for a week. Thank you.
#1 by R T on January 21, 2010 - 8:23 am
Yes your gas will still be on but the valve to supply gas to the furnace is electrical and needs electricity to operate via the thermostat.As for the fan it needs electricity also . The use of a small generator to start and run the electric motor of the furnace is necessary. At least a 3500 watt generator will allow the valve and motor operation and a few interior lights also. These units are available for a decent price and well to have for the assurance of staying warm in the cold weather. Use a transfer box to shut furnace or lights off from main grid so as not to feed into grid.
#2 by Johnny U on January 21, 2010 - 8:23 am
yeah, just get a big honda generator and when the electricty goes out. you can put that generator outside or in the garage and have it tap into your mainline circuit. you dont want to beathe those exhuast fumes from the generatot
or, you could suck it up for a week like they did in the little house in the prarie days .
#3 by ed on January 21, 2010 - 8:23 am
DO NOT RUN a generator in any enclosed area. It must be outside.
Carbon Dioxide kills.
It is oderless and invisable.
#4 by gizmoe on January 21, 2010 - 8:23 am
I think the generator is the best way.
It’s the safest way as long as you run the generator outside of coarse.
Ventless heaters can be dangerous, fireplaces that are vented are safe and typically generate the power needed to run the burner on it’s own but are not very efficient.
#5 by oldman49_2000 on January 21, 2010 - 8:23 am
Stand-by generators are excellent idea and can be purchased in my styles and sizes. New units today may look like an outside air-conditioning unit. They may be fueled by conventional gasoline or NAT/LP fuel. The main issue is to make sure the inter-connect wiring is safely done to prevent loss of life and fire when power is restored. See link for reference only:http://www.sears.com/shc/s/search_10153_12605?vName=Tools&keyword=standby+generators
A construction type generator may be used for short term use, but be cautious of how its wired and the issues of fueling and ventilation.