I Bought a DUAL FUEL GENERATOR for Our HOMESTEAD

I Bought a DUAL FUEL GENERATOR for Our HOMESTEAD
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[@millerl333]

I vote for doing a test run of powering the house. You know you’re going to lose power at some time in the future so it’s better to work out the kinks now - that way you’ll know exactly what to do when it actually happens. You may also discover that you need to buy some additional items that you never would have thought of otherwise.

[@billgailcunningham6903]

Agreed!

[@jimh4167]

To power the whole house It takes a big generator.. With a small generator .. You only power necessities. Refrigerator. (which you never know when it will come on with a start up spike) Some lighting. Ignitors for stove/oven Maybe 1 circuit for oxygen machine shared with electronics

[@GilmerJohn]

@@jimh4167 -- True, for a but if time we used a generator for some of our then frequent commercial power failures. We could do everything except run the clothes dryer and the heatpump. We just couldn't (& didn't try to) do everything at the same time. The deep well pump could be run with the fridge, and TV & other electronics, routine LED/CFL lighting, and the window A/C. For cooking, we cut everything but the lights and didn't run the ovev with the surface units. Likewise, for the water heating we cut everything but the lights/TV/electronics. We run through two of the units from fuel problems. Had not the power company became more reliable (because of a new high voltage feed) I would still be in the market. One thing I noticed on some of the units I looked at was they flat out say to NOT let the unit run out of gas. It seems it can damage itself trying to maintain speed in those last seconds. That's a pity because we never ran the unit 24/7. We would run twice a day. In the evening we would start it, settle down to TV watching and microwave/water pump and when it ran out of gas we just went to bed. (Heat was a few LPG heaters.) In the morning, there was a dance with water heating, fridge etc, water pump, stove, whatever. The first thing to go on after start up was always the fridge circuit, lighting, and water pump. Hour two was the water heater!

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: everyone really needs to see this safety reminder to make sure. This advice is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps. Thank you. Remember it’s better to be safe than sorry

[@augustreil]

We back feed ours from the garage into a 3 family and it'll power everything except the oblivious, which is electric water heaters, ovens, clothes dryers. It's nice to have it the way we do it because every light, outlet, tv's, computers, furnace, Well, frigs, freezers, etc, etc. work. We just shut those high draw electric item breakers off and it makes life bearable. One thing to always do before powering up the generator: SHUT THE MAIN BREAKER OFF TO THE STREET !!

[@margaretbedwell58]

So happy you were able to get this generator. I like the idea of using the propane also. I have a whole house generator that runs off natural gas. When the power is off for just a minute maybe less the generator comes on.. I would love for you to do the test run on the whole house. It would be good for you also, to know how well it does over an 8 hour period. Chickens are performing well for y'all. Looking forward to seeing what kind of chickens Olivia picked. Y'all have a Blessed day.

[@78em]

Thanks Al, We have the same generator, we have never used gasoline in it only propane, it works great, you are right, shut off the fuel and it's clear for storage.

[@Homesteadhow]

Nice, we need one of these for our homestead!

[@mintysingularity]

Figaro is no fool. He's learned the shop is heated. 😂

[@jimbennett374]

He just wanted to supervise and make sure the new items brought in were to his approvel

[@jerrygibs8120]

Hey Al, I would like to see how your new generator does while running your whole house. Thanks for sharing and keep the videos coming. 👍

[@augustreil]

Plenty of power. I run everything in a three family except the high draw electrical items. It evens runs the well, 2 forced hot air furnaces.

[@Virtualprepper]

Mornin Al To answer your question Propane has only 73% of the energy one gallon of gasoline I agree with the others in the comments Get a transfer switch and try running your home on it for at least one full tank of fuel. Do I see another project for a generator shed this year? God bless you and your family

[@SpicySteve-tz2so]

LOL Al you crack me up @ 3:03. Doesn't look like you are filling the water pan with WATER. LOL

[@philarbogast2944]

As usual another great video! I so enjoy your shows... side note my grandfather ( moms side) lived with Jack London when he wrote “Call of the Wild” . It’s a favorite of mine and I hope y’all enjoyed it!

[@brettj4361]

Good choice al. I have the 11,500w model. Have an electrician install the proper disconect to your elect system so you dont backfeed to the grid.

[@greenthumb6875]

Cut the card board box side with all the options and tape to wall by generator. Great referral...

[@No.1R3dneck]

It's always better to know if your generator is going to power your home before the power goes out so you're not stuck when it does go out! Maybe while you're powering your home... Maybe try plugging other items like power tools, vehicle/s etc. Sometimes when the power goes out, you have to fix things (boarding up windows in a storm) or keeping your motors warm on cold winter nights. Higher range electrical items the better to test it's range!!

[@PatrickPoet]

You are a HUGE blessing to us, too.

[@scottweinbrecht2143]

I have that exact same generator that I bought from tractor supply as well. I love it!!!

[@jpwoelfling]

I have the same model for our house. It is a great generator. We have had to use it about 4 times in the last 18 months. (Power goes out during storms). I wish Tractor Supply Co. was running a sale when we purchased ours.

[@jeremiahh652]

the call of the wild remake is really good, I went and saw it with a friend a couple of weeks ago. it really pulls at the heart strings. I hope you guys enjoy it

[@johnaneufeld5442]

Glad you happy with your new toy

[@homesteadingwiththebutlers265]

pretty cool concept. Propane is easy to store and has a 100 year shelf life. nice.

[@arbuckleoakshomestead6800]

I have a few cd's of White Fang. My grandsons love watching

[@d.hepburn995]

Hey, lets build a portable shed with wheels for that brand spanking new generator haha. 😎

[@carriem7832]

Lol like they need more expense.

[@BearStar1]

:-) :-) ROTFLMBO !! :-) :-)

[@markrandall1456]

You might consider a heating blanket for your propane tank. Cold does funny things to propane. We use one here in Texas on cold days and there is no tank swapping in the middle of the night when it's cold.

[@jasonhildreth8010]

When I was in the army we used to go around generators with sandbag walls. If made right you could almost completely silence them. Maybe you could make something similar. Just out of curiosity how does the exhaust smell with propane?

[@jeffmabry4112]

Like forklifts in a warehouse

[@JDLarge]

Jason, we did the same. Many a night those generators were my sleeping “white noise” in the field and deployments✌🏼 Thanks for your service brother.

[@nohomenomad1427]

Thanks for your service brother.

[@LumnahAcres]

Thanks for your service. It smells a bit like propane

[@larryschmitt2513]

Yes, back in the good old days

[@katesisco]

That TO GO window is definitely a have-it-your-way shop. And such a big smile!!

[@jordanlevitt6639]

the difference in power out put when using different fuels is the energy density of propane is less than gasoline. Gasoline has an energy density of about 34 megajoules per litre, while propane is about 25 MJ/Litre. Btw, attempt starting with choke fully on. Once it burps or almost starts, turn choke fully off.

[@kristiecarver6923]

Would definitely do a test run on the house just to make sure everything would run in case of an outage. Happy belated birthday!!

[@augustreil]

I would get 2, 125 gallon propane tanks and back feed it from the garage to the house. Just shut off the huge electrical draws and make sure before you power up the Generator, SHUT OF THE MAIN BREAKER IN THE HOUSE SO YOU DON'T FEED THE GRID !

[@bastiaoemmiami]

22:40 Olivia has such a beautiful and captivating smile!

[@leslielutz1874]

So nice of you to buy a generator for Figaro Al : )

[@jimh4167]

Might be a good idea to install a Generator Interlock Breaker and wiring in your Electric Panel when and if you need to get your power from a generator in an emergency Then you would be ready. Also might be a good idea to mark the circuits to use during an emergency that the generator is capably of powering.. (Refrigerator, lights, circuit to stay in touch with the world, power for a oxygen generator ?? And ???... A propane hose long enough to hook into a large ( 100 gallon +) propane tank. And maybe a small portable generator shed to set by your house .. When it's needed. Might be a good idea the install a generator switch interlock breaker in the barn/shop also for a second generator when and if needed

[@fixmypc]

The first few Jack London books are available free from gutenberg.org on Kindle ... I think the first few are, in order: Cruise of the Dazzler ; Daughter of the Snows ; Kempton-Wace Letters ; Call of the Wild ; Sea-Wolf ; The Game ; White Fang ; Before Adam ; Iron Heel ..... et al

[@robertn2813]

that large tank you are referring to isn't 100 gallons , it's 100 POUNDS . and the one that Al is using on the genny , is 20 POUNDS , not 20 gallons as he said

[@jfinnall]

For the house I think you need to install a switch to disconnect from grid power and your circuits need to be separated as to what you want to run on the generator. If that is your plan then you need to make arrangements prior to the actual need and verify the operation. Maybe you have that presently since you had generators before but you also mentioned missing videos because of power failures. Without a generator switch connection you have to unplug or disconnect the items desired and run extension cords to power them.

[@augustreil]

Just shut the main off and any high draw appliances, water heater, oven, clothes dryer, etc. Easy.

[@simpletruth9977]

I bought one 7 years ago and have never had a singe issue with it. You made a smart choice in my opinion.

[@screddot7074]

At some point changing out the electric hot water heater for an on demand gas unit would not only reduce your electrical load but save money in the long run. That would still leave a 240 volt demand for your pump, but you would have a more manageable load. I have a champion with remote start for my camper that makes it really convenient, but I haven't seen a remote start dual fuel.

[@natehb]

If he went with a air source heat pump, he could dehumidify and cool the basement, while heating the water in the tank. And it uses very little electric.

[@janw3717]

Boys and their toys lol, I can tell you were REALLY enjoying yourself with that, as much fun as the Mule! Well, it is your birthday, Happy Birthday to you Al! Love to the fam, human and fluffy!*!

[@BillyJones-mf3ev]

I love the uplifting music you play in the background. You should list the music you play in the notes. Love what you do

[@royfrank7101]

You need to run it once a month or so to keep the battery charged and the armature charged

[@tnzayatz6579]

I have a similar generator (size and company) great units. Be careful however if you try to run any electronics on it as the power produced is not as “clean” as from a utility company or inverter type generator, that’s why they (inverter) are so much more expensive. BTW, if you do run the house, make sure a master panel cutoff is installed first so you don’t backfeed your utility lines or blow your panel and service when power is restored. Enjoy.

[@danbest3401]

My understanding is that propane isn't as energy dense as gasoline. As a result, the explosion in the chamber isn't as powerful. Thus, a lower HP output resulting in a lower electrical power output.

[@RVBob]

Good luck if you need to find parts for it. I have a propane only generator, I need a new carburetor, they are impossible to find.

[@DossFarm]

I have a shopping cart online full of things I “need” from TSC just waiting on their 15% off sales haha! Nice buy sir! 👍🏻

[@davidconley3610]

The only generator that is truly quite is the Honda. But to me they are way too expensive! Good buy on the Champion! You’re next purchase for the shop is a good size air compressor! So many uses such as blowing saw dust of all your saws and floor and airing up tractor tires!

[@debbiegrubbs8708]

This is what we got. Lived in Florida during Irma and used it everyday for 3 weeks our whole house!! I got mine at Costco for a great price. You will love it. It's all true

[@dareil2000]

Try powering the house before the power goes out.

[@darrylmcleman6456]

My understanding is the exhaust is much cleaner with propane fuel too. Viewer on Westcoast Canada P.S. I have had a truck and a small motorhome on propane and they tell you there is small power reduction with propane over gasoline. P.S. I keep thinking of more to add.I think propane can freeze or "ice up" in extreme cold. Maybe having it inside till you want to run it ( outside) will work out. I am no expert!!!

[@kristinedunkleman8767]

Al, check out Lasting Build. Great work shop builds.

[@susannielsen8688]

Nice dual generator! My brother built a "dog house" structure to put over his generator when outside to muffle the noise.

[@fukyoindigoblossoming5087]

When you have more goats producing milk you need to make Kefir.

[@joshwilcox8008]

Propane has less stored energy than gasoline. Gasoline is more energy-dense than propane, thus less starting and running watts.

[@yoslick4079]

On my older model I have to leave the battery switch on while it’s running to recharge it, yours may be different, directions may say... Good choice with the Champion, I have 3 of them now and my oldest is going on 12 years , frequent oil changes are very important!!

[@robinminnesota5491]

Christmas in March. I have thought about a gen for a while. Not high on my preps list. Thanks always for your input. Dinner looked great. Our temps 40's near 50 this up coming weekend..Happy Dance

[@THXSmith]

Propane only supplies about 80% the energy of gasoline, hence the shorter running time. Gasoline gallon equivalent - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gasoline_gallon_equivalent#Gasoline_gallon_equivalent_tables The sweet shoppe CEO is a tough little profiteer, lol, no shutting down in inclement weather. 30 amperes is what it takes to run the typical RV's worth of appliances. It may not be as much as you may think. The 10 gauge wire at 50 feet is the correct amount of copper to handle that amount of current.

[@charlesfitzgerald9461]

There was a call of the wild move made in the mid 1935 then in about 1971? Now a new one.

[@LumnahAcres]

Yup just came out

[@zyspan]

Sounds a bit louder than 74 dB but still a nice machine

[@kb7722]

Propane produces less energy when burned than gasoline so your engine produces less horsepower when burning propane. So therefore less electrical power produced by your generator. Ethanol also produces less energy compared to gasoline.

[@picklesgherkin]

you need to try the house so you know what it can handle just in case an outage ..

[@glendabaldwin4423]

I think the cold stuffies are going around everywhere, I hope it goes away soonl The goats needed extra petting today, that's the way us ladies are sometimes! Jena thanks for showing the cooking of those chicken things. Sorry can't spell what they really are, but I know I love them when I order from restaurant. Now I think I can make in my iron skillet!

[@troy.s]

Al, You should definitely run your house on generator for at least one tank of fuel. If for no other reason than to find out how long you can run your freezers and fridge. Though, to be fair, you might only need a few short runs per day to keep them at safe temperatures. Over the last several months,, you've mentioned the possibility of a power outage a few times, and I always thought... wow, why doesn't he have himself a standby generator? Not like what you just bought, but a whole house generator with an automatic standby switch. Maybe an upgrade for next year?

[@PatrickPoet]

This. I would actually go for a large battery system large enough to run the house with an inverter along with solar and a standby generator to protect the house year round. Do they let you sell back to the grid there? In the Summer it could make you money. Maybe later.

[@piledriver141]

We have a 50k stand by generator. Which is awesome but I recommend starting and stopping it your self. Why it will run out of fuel. You need to be there to put more in it. Much more expensive to have it automatically come on and shut off.

[@tonimitchell9930]

We just got done watching white fang. That movie is super old, I think its older than call of the wild.

[@tonygrimes13]

The books written by Jack London were written in 1903 &1906, White fang being the latter one.

[@timyowell4278]

Try running your well pump and your microwave. Those are both big power draws. I think that would be a good test.

[@Newman81964]

Those propane tanks aren't gallons, they rate them in pounds. The grill size tank you have is what is called a 20 pound tank (not 20 gallon). The 20 lb tanks should have a max of 4.7 gallons of propane when filled properly. When you look at it, it is only about the size of a 5 gallon bucket, you can't compress liquid enough to get 20 gallons into the space of 5 gallons.

[@donaldhill2972]

Need to buy me one!

[@bobbynash282]

I like that nosey cat. Suprised hes outside. But u never know with that cat. Might be looking for a mouse kabob.

[@Lapeerphoto]

* @4:45 20 pounds of propane. (not gallons) - I'm sure everyone knows that, just sayin'. 😁

[@LumnahAcres]

My bad. 😆

[@randyrejer4219]

Nice. I like the dual fuel feature. Your right about fuel storage.

[@sonnicman]

Al, is this generator going to be for projects around the Homestead, or for house use? Just wondering if the standard 57 gallon bottle tank would be more efficient? Have also seen a few people who are able to fill their smaller tanks off the larger tank etc. Also with your carpentry skills, you could construct a noise suppression box for the unit.

[@dougwalk8034]

regular gas starts degrading after about six months of sitting, but if you add Sta-bil to it, it will go for a year or more without degrading, or use a little extra Sta-bil and it will keep longer, and if you use hi-test it will go longer and start faster, for the small amount you use in a generator compared to a car, it is worth the extra money !!

[@suemitchell1354]

While you were in Prayer, the little dog was checking to see if Gina maybe dropped a tiny bite of cheese lol.

[@stevemarvin1723]

Ha ha ha For a moment i thought the orange funnel was a She-Wee.

[@helenf2606]

Just called to my partner "Al bought a new generator", and he called back "You don't know anything about generators". So I said, "But Al bought it".

[@BiterAvid]

I agree Helen. Al has done all the research and has the knowledge which he generously shared, so now you know alot more about generators.

[@sunshineisfine2]

My fiance is the same when he watches his homesteading families lol. I think it's cute. Like we are all a part of them. ❤️

[@hankchinaski4651]

Partner what are you in business with this guy?

[@paulgreen8261]

Please Al run a grounding wire through your dust collection hose to get rid of the static electricity. I'm worried it could cause a fire. Check out some videos on the subject. I love you guys and all your projects!

[@MountainCrestFarm]

That is NOT a 20 gallon propane tank. It is a 20 POUND tank...it holds 4.7 gallons when full.

[@kirbythomas5468]

Try running the house 👍

[@jackpatteeuw9244]

Dual fuel are nice, but if you are going to use it on propane most of the time, drain all of the gasoline out of the tank. Those 20 lb BBQ tanks don't last very long, especially if the generator is running a heavy load. 100 lb would be my minimum. Look into a "generator interlock" for the house. Lowest cost, safest, most flexible way to connect a generator to your house.

[@johnaustin6649]

I would hook the house out and make sure it works while you have power rather than wait until power goes out then realise you need a "dodat" from the store.

[@jimputnam2044]

Al always hook up ground wires last, save shorting it out.

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

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[@bbouc40254]

wouldn't it be nice to know if it will power the house before its needed?

[@Mad-Duk_Machine_Werkes]

Just a quick tip: you ALWAYS unhook the (-) negative on any battery (car, motorcycle, generator, etc) FIRST when removing, and Hook back on the Negative LAST when replacing the battery- you hooked the negative on first, which now means if you slip with the tool or contact the frame or anything on the machine while you hooked up the positive terminal you'll blow yourself up - but if you do the (+) Positive first on installation, you can touch the frame or anything all you want, if the negative wire is hanging (waiting to be hooked LAST) it doesnt matter and you cant get hurt

[@ModMotorMayhem]

That's a 20 pound tank (holds 4.7 gallons) not 20 gallons and will go pretty fast with a generator under load. I'd get a 40lb tank at min.

[@williamgreen4757]

Propane has less energy density. Diesel has greatest, then gasoline medium, then propane a little less. However propane is easiest to start in cold weather, then gasoline, karosine then diesel.

[@danschachermeyer134]

Did you look at whole house units? Seem to me full load running 20# propane won't make it 8 hours.

[@marcelinogarrido755]

Beautiful live

[@jago76]

Yes, White Fang came after Call of the Wlld. Jack London was a really interesting guy and his non fiction is definitely worth checking out. Unfortunately, he died young,at age 40.

[@jtdamomma]

@Lumnah Acres So, what are you going to name the new chicken house/brooder? You gotta have a name to go along with New Yolk City!

[@tonygrimes13]

jtdamomma - There is a poll on their Community page with 5 names, use this link to find kzbin.info/door/_1nZUpPS6jFv5Pn3f85CaAcommunity

[@navadapowell8017]

Do a test. Run on the. HOuse

[@Grandpacarlreacts]

At 3:06 it looks like Al is peeing in their water dish. lol

[@brucealvarez9263]

Too bad the vet visit wasn't filmed. It would have been interesting, maybe the vet is camera shy. Could you hook the generator up to the big propane tanks with a proper "splitter" in the gas pipe? That could be useful in a long power outage.

[@paddygoesracing]

Yeah try the whole house that would be good

[@remushaynes2693]

tip: i learned a long time ago to always connect the hot, positive or red terminal first. reason: with the neg not connected there will be no sparking or shorting of the tools against the frame, etc. then with the hot connected and safe one can connect the ground, negative or black terminal. reasoning: it is already the same potential as the frame and there will be no sparking or shorting of the tools. caution: there is always the danger of contact with the hot side but this is present no matter how you connect it..........g

[@augustreil]

100% correct !

[@billgailcunningham6903]

Very true!

[@sluggou812beotch]

That champion will have carburetor issues after a couple years. Best to just use the propane. Oil lasts longer.

[@BearStar1]

Al, why don't you check into the Whole House Generators that sit outside on a concrete pad and can provide Power for the Whole House when you have a major Power Outage ! Generac makes them so do other Manufacturers .

[@rebeccajones4311]

I thought for a minute there we weren’t going to get to see Olivias store:-( I’m so glad we did:-) being a mama of two and a grandma of 4 I’ve visited a lot of stores like Olivias 😀 But none of them as fancy as Olivias! I bet she got lots of ideas for her store when you guys went to the movies 🍿 love your show! I look forward to it when I’m having my morning coffee🌻

[@MudRFunR]

Now if you were able to run that on wood gas, you'd be all set!

[@OffGridAussiePrepper]

Exactly but less horsepower again.

[@MudRFunR]

@@OffGridAussiePrepper So you can't get as much HP from wood gas?

[@OffGridAussiePrepper]

@@MudRFunR I dont think so, i am sure i heard years ago thats its a bit less then LPG or propane in ur words.... I know u have to finally tune the carby to make it really work. Thats the suck part about it all.... u think with todays tech they will make it work exactly like petrol or gas in ur words. Engineer775 made a vid about wood fired truck.

[@MudRFunR]

@@OffGridAussiePrepper I have seen many wood fired truck videos. Some of them seem to work really well.

[@audreyabdo7719]

Why does this section reminds me of back to the future and Doc and the train running on wood.

[@HansQuistorff]

I use my generator to run the electric chain saw. My generator is even quieter than the electric chain saw.

[@christinenanaguy1143]

Yep! 898 so far, I think your next video you will be testing the house ! 😀

[@bay9876]

Farm Gas or Farm Propane? Birthday Present?

[@Mark_Media]

Is it me or does the audio seem quiet when Al's wife talks while cooking?

[@thompetersenautoart]

A Zoom mic would be nice in the kitchen Al

[@heatheroester6817]

Ya she has a quite demeanor about her especially when cooking.I can not hear or understand what she is saying.

[@ChrisS-bn5ct]

If you add vegetables like red peppers and celery, it'll have more taste and texture.

[@dianehall5345]

Good morning Al. Thank you for that Champion duo generator demo. We have a Honda 2000 for general farm use. Yours would run our artesian well pump! I like it :-)

[@robsmall8075]

Hi Al, I really enjoy your KZbin videos! This is my first time commenting tho... About the blood work for the goats. Is this something you do every year? Or was it because you and the ladies are expecting babies? Also, I would really like to see you power up the whole house using the generator. I agree with other comments, it would be a great test to see what it can run, and you really should think about running that test soon since you have a winter type environment right now. Thanks for all you do!

[@LumnahAcres]

We do blood work every year just to check for goat specific diseases