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codeman671 · 09-26-2011, 10:21 AM

I have a Generac IX2000 that I leave at the island and just picked up an auxillary tank to keep it going longer. I ran 2 refrigerators on it after the hurricane to save the food and it worked well. The only problem I ran into was tank size- I had to go back up every day to fill and restart it but with this new 5 gallon setup tied in I think it will work ok until I decide to go with something larger.

I have a 5000 watt portable as well but its a bit overkill just to run 2 items. If we spend more time on the island next year like we originally planned to this season I will probably bring up the 5000 and tie in a transfer switch.

09-26-2011, 10:21 AM	#11
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,511 Thanks: 221 Thanked 820 Times in 492 Posts	I have a Generac IX2000 that I leave at the island and just picked up an auxillary tank to keep it going longer. I ran 2 refrigerators on it after the hurricane to save the food and it worked well. The only problem I ran into was tank size- I had to go back up every day to fill and restart it but with this new 5 gallon setup tied in I think it will work ok until I decide to go with something larger. I have a 5000 watt portable as well but its a bit overkill just to run 2 items. If we spend more time on the island next year like we originally planned to this season I will probably bring up the 5000 and tie in a transfer switch.