Can't say how common it is, but we have a generator and live in California. Power outages happen everywhere.Is that common in the Midwest?
I figured maybe if you lived near the ocean like Miami.
Just wondering....please no hate.
Exactly. And in some parts of California we now have Public Safety Power Shutoffs on windy days so that if a powerline blows down, it doesn't start a wild fire, so more people are buying generators.Some places have less reliable power than others.
Some people like to be prepared.
Exactly. And in some parts of California we now have Public Safety Power Shutoffs on windy days so that if a powerline blows down, it doesn't start a wild fire, so more people are buying generators.
It may also depend on whether you have medical equipment that requires electricity, or other equipment that can't be without power.
I would expect most of those getting generators would tend to live in rural areas. Many businesses and facilities have generators......hospitals......TV Stations......grocery stores.
And getting a "generator" can be anything from a $179 portable gas powered generator to a $10,000 permanent whole house natural gas/propane powered system that powers your whole house.
Yeah, I hear Home Depot in Reno is doing a booming business selling light bulbs that the state banned the sale of 3 years ago. I put in a "modern" halogen fixture when I remodeled my master bathroom 10 years ago. One of the bulbs burned out this year. The Light Bulb store had the clear ones still in stock from before the ban, but not the frosted ones I needed. The did have the LED substitutes, but they are 4 times longer for the same light and hung out the bottom of the fixture and were just plan ugly. Looked on Amazon, got them in a few days from an out of state retailer.All small engine equipment will no longer be available for sale in California starting next year. I think existing inventory can be sold, but can't be obtained by the retailer after that date. Some companies are also exiting the small engine business - like Honda.
I personally think there will be a lot of people going out of state and picking up small engine equipment as it won't be illegal. However, the alternative is going to be corded and battery powered equipment. The kind of battery powered backup is going to be pricey though.
Is that common in the Midwest?
I figured maybe if you lived near the ocean like Miami.
Just wondering....please no hate.