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    Fuel storage and fuel transfer

    Your in FL so i would think you could use up a 55gal drum every few years. I bet this last storm where nearly tje whole state evacuated was a real eye opener to alot of people. Thankfully my stste dosnt usualy have whole state evacuations and neither to many other states. How ever my area...
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    Fuel storage and fuel transfer

    You guys are forgetting that he may not want 100s of gallons of diesel nor may he beable to use it in a timely manor. 20days with out power is not normal any where in this country so having 250gal of diesel sitting around may be more of a liability than a benifit. If you can get diesel in an...
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    Fuel storage and fuel transfer

    Storing any fuel for a single use that may only happen once in a blue moon wouldnt be wise, Propane included. Not to mention most of those propane generators drink it like its free. I had a look around at my property and decided on diesel due to my secondary home heat is heating oil. So i...
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    Fuel storage and fuel transfer

    Thats what you will think....the delivery will always come and the NG pipe line is always flowing. Highly doubt your paying $250 for a 250gal propane tank.
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    Fuel storage and fuel transfer

    Expensive? Have you priced out a 1000gal propane tank to buy vs two 55gal drums? Most all of the propane generators dont sip fuel they guzzle it. Your also still relying on a propane truck to deliver fuel. Diesel you can pump and transfer your self. NG has its own problems.
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    Fuel storage and fuel transfer

    Fuel storage is a personal/useage thing. No one else can tell you how much fuel you will need. Things to figure all this out: Expected outage duration Fuel consumption Hours a day the generator will run Fuel useage for 3-4 years Ehat else do you have that uses diesel. All things need to be...
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