> so this 6k diesel unit, will that power a house? What size is needed > to > power a house and run just about everything. At least be able to run > the > basics anyway.
I think those 5-6kW units are enough to be able to run the things you need, though not without lifestyle changes. (Green Acres-style time-sharing of limited electricity.) Double that for ones that'll run everything if you're an all-gas home. Up to 50kW for the all-electric home and a refusal to adapt to the power outage. > (and cook!) with the wood stove---but it'd be nice to have enough > capacity to run the hot water heater and maybe the washer, too. A water heater is some 4kW. I think a stove element is 2kW. > so what size would a person need that would run everything at the same > time > like regular line power? For us? 50kW. The electric furnace itself is 28 kW all by itself. -- Jim _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
