Backup power?

[geopod]

well you hit a topic that I know about.

Being that I just moved here from Nova Scotia. Some of you may know of the power outage we had last year for 6 days in the winter. I had my SW running at the time.I used my computers UPS(uninteruptable power system) to run the tank and I used a 5000w generator to run my house breaker panel , which fed the whole house. So I still had the furnace etc etc.I had to fill the fuel every 8 hrs but I still had power.And we ended up taking in 4 families until power was restored around the area. I was also able to set up some local reefers there with the generators too to help keep their systems going. Power outage is something I think every reefer should consider. Buy a 5KW generator from costco or canadian tire. And have it for a back up.Even if it is only 4 hrs. Another $500 investment that will save the other $1000-7000 you already spend on livestock....small price to pay I say.

My 2 cents for what its worth.

george