[Hank70SS]

They're supposed to be here bright and early tomorrow to install the standby generator. We had a new, larger gas meter installed back in January so that's all set. Code says they can't be installed within 5' of a window or door so picking a spot to install it wasn't easy. Maybe on the driveway next to the fireplace chimney or out in the middle of the lawn. No other spot next to the house that isn't too close to a door or window.

We have raised deck off the main floor of the house with stairs going down do a deck with the gazebo and hot tub. Decided the area between the 2 decks was a good spot. Not sitting out in the middle of the lawn and that area was always a pain to mow. I lined it with some 6x6 timbers and ripped out all the grass. Once it's installed I'll fill it with white marble stone, no maintenance.

We decided it was time to bite the bullet and get one. Going out in the winter to fire up the small gen is no fun and can't run the AC with it in the summer. When power is out we don't even have water. Have to make sure you always have gas to run it. Shut everything down, turn it off and refuel a couple of times a day.

The installer said he could mount the transfer switch in the basement. That's nice, don't need any more metal cans hanging on the back of the house right where the deck is. I can see our neighbors gen from here and it's a mess with gas meter, electric meter, conduit and transfer switch hanging off their back wall. Installer told me to call Generac and mention their TV add. So I get a 5 year parts and labor warranty instead of 2 years parts and labor and 3 years parts only. Also get a free wireless monitor.

Now just watch, power won't go out again for years.