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Originally Posted by dave@conceptaquatics
i was looking at getting one of these on a switching sub-panel
http://www.homedepot.ca/product/eco-...closure/934334
from what i understand, if the house losts power the sub-panel will switch over to the generator with in 10 seconds.
it will only power the pumps and heater
the generator runs on natural gas so it should be able to run extend period of time |
Yeah, those ng units are perfect for a self-sustaining home because it has to be a major disaster before NG goes down... And honestly, if that came to pass - the fish won't be on your mind.
6kw should do a fair amount. You might want to put a couple light circuit on it too and your furnace, so lights and climate stay on if you can afford based on the draw. What does an tank that size take to heat it you imagine?
I presume you will get a hrv to just keep it dry.
I must say, I'm jealous of the look, but it would be more mantainence than I can do.