Search results for query: *

Nope, they should have springs that greatly assist in raising the door.

I would immagine startup would be the biggest kicker (punny). A 1/2hp opener only draws what, 1200watts? At startup figure it's 2-3x eh? Computer's startup loads are closer to their running wattage.

I thought about the computer backups, but I wasn't sure if they'd hold a charge from the time the power went out till you decided it was time to venture out.

I wouldn't think that'd meet Cali codes either. A battery and an inverter and trickle charger would work, but that wouldn't be cheap. I would think a sump pump runs at 12VDC but if it also runs at 120AC, then that should work also.

Optima has turned up the suck over the past few years.

I'll come push ya out MB.

The last time a storm hit was 8/2. I got home shortly before dark, got on the tractor, and went out clearing trees that were blocking nearby roads. Got a bit wet that night.

Our house is well insulated and the normal temp is a bit lower than most. Just ask Skwerl :P A generator would be cool, but it'd have to be a big assed one to run the AC, which is the main bitch/gripe/complaint when the power is out for days. Running the computers would be cool also, but...

What do we need power for? Perishable foods can hold their own for a couple days, if it's bad (more than a couple days) we can borrow a generator to keep the food, or, eat it :)

Nope, we go old school when the power goes out. 5 days for Katrina, I think.

No inverter here.