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Consider an LP conversion kit. LP stores indefinitely. The kits allow you to convert your gas generator into a dual fuel, running both LP and gas. You may even be able to rejet and use on NG. I’ve never used a kit but they look easy enough to install.

I have a Generac LP3500 (discontinued) and use it about every year or so. It works great and I don’t have to worry about the gas going bad or the carb gumming up. Hook up a tank and pull the cord a few times. A 20# tank will run about 4.5 hours (50% load) continuously. I only run it about 30 minutes every 4 hours to keep the refrigerators cold and run the furnace if it’s cold outside to supplement the fireplace. A 20# tank can last me 24+ hours if I manage it right. I keep at least 5 20#s on hand. If it really gets bad I can hook it up to my house 500 gallon tank. I store water so I haven’t tried running the well with it but I need to try sometime.

We’re looking at a standby 22kw Generac for the house. Unit with transfer switch and battery runs in the neighborhood of $5500 plus install. My understanding is you need a certified Generac installer to put it in and enter the access code. We installed two of these at work but they haven’t been used yet. They do a self test every week and are WiFi enables but I hear it has issues sometimes. Ours at work are monitored with a third party WiFi.

Last week gets you to thinking about where you preps are short and how you’re on your own, at least for a time. Kind of reminds me of why we carry guns.