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Re: Texas internet connectivity declining due to blackouts


From: Michael Thomas <mike () mtcc com>
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2021 15:24:17 -0800


On 2/16/21 3:19 PM, Sabri Berisha wrote:
----- On Feb 16, 2021, at 6:28 AM, Michael Thomas mike () mtcc com wrote:

We use propane. It's less dense energy-wise than gasoline, but it's
really easy to switch over.
Why not use both? Plenty of generators that are dual fuel out there.
Last year I converted my Duramax to dual fuel by replacing the
carburator. Easy-peasy.

gasoline has a shelf life, though with PG&E that isn't a problem :/

but the larger issue is that i really would prefer not have a bunch of gasoline around. it's messier too in comparison to just switching a propane tank. we have like three or four 5 gallon tanks which we use in the mean time for bbq's, etc. we manage to run the things we need for about 24 hours on one tank.

Mike


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