how to save gas in your generator during a natural disaster

these simple tips will help you burn 20x less fuel in an emergency and save you from the massive fuel lines in a gas shortage.

[@jbennett9193]

This is excellent info on extending runtime. Inspiring me to put together a battery system similar to your shed. Continue to be a light in your neighborhood. Thank you

[@livpeterdotter9799]

As always, genius practical info! Sorry to learn at florida's staggering expense.

[@JDSOutdoors]

It's part of livin here I guess lol but this storm was insane

[@JDSOutdoors]

It's part of livin here I guess lol but this storm was insane

[@smoovefishing]

Damn good idea!

[@nfinitymarine4466]

Something else to keep in mind. A completely filled chest freezer takes days to throw out simply because of the mass of frozen food/water inside. The new ones draw next to nothing when frozen. If you can't fill yours, carpool with a neighbor and run one full freezer instead of two partials.

[@JDSOutdoors]

Yes this as well I filled mine with water bottles it lasted a day or more easy

[@AlIsUpOutdoors]

Good information!

[@JDSOutdoors]

Thanks brother. Loading this video took me back to the good ole days of slow internet. Took 36 hours to upload lol

[@AlIsUpOutdoors]

@@JDSOutdoors and I thought 4 hours on my “fast” internet was excessive.

[@JDSOutdoors]

@@AlIsUpOutdoors yea I miss that speed lol. It's getting a little better every day here for service

[@classicjay7786]

That inverter you have is it a 3k surge or 3k continuous I have 4 deep cell AGM 18 wheeler batteries and going to run them in parallel. What size inverter would you recommend to run a deep freezer, Large Stainless steel side by side refrigerator/freezer, a few lamps with led bulbs, tv, modem and internet.

[@JDSOutdoors]

That is a good question I'm pretty sure it's 3500 surge but I'm not 100% also for the inverter I'm a fan of more than needed. You can get away with a 1500 but personally I'd get a 2-3k and never worry in case you wanna run something bigger from time to time.

[@classicjay7786]

@@JDSOutdoors thanks good deal I also have 6 feet of 2 Gauge wire do you think that’s good enough or i should have gotten 3ft? Your video really helped me out you’ll be surprised who runs there generator 24/7 your guaranteed to be sitting in a gas line a few days after the storm has passed

[@JDSOutdoors]

@@classicjay7786 that short of distance should be ok just watch it when you 1st use it and make sure it doesn't get hot

[@Ranch321]

Im installing a solar system and was wondering if i put my refrigerator on a timer so it only ran in the day would that hurt the fridge over time?

[@JDSOutdoors]

I would only do that in an emergency. After a fridge is at temp it really doesn't draw that much power and its not constantly running anyway. I have my fridge running off my solar for the past week and you can't even tell it's running on the meters

[@Ranch321]

@@JDSOutdoors thanks for the reply and i hope you get your power back soon.

[@JDSOutdoors]

@@Ranch321 me to but we did just get internet back thank goodness because service has been horrible it took 36 hours to load this video lol