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What size power station or generator do you need for an outage?

40 supplies for power stations, solar and generators, each with why it earns its place. Power through a long outage. Tick what you already have; your ticks stay in this browser and match the full 1,003-item checklist.

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Questions about power stations, solar and generators

What size power station do I need?

Add up the watts each device draws times the hours you run it each day; that total in watt-hours is your daily need. The free off-grid power budget spreadsheet does the maths and shows how much solar covers it.

Where is it safe to run a generator?

Outside only. The CDC says never run one inside a home, garage, basement or crawlspace, and keep it at least 20 feet from windows, doors and vents.

Can I plug a generator into my house wiring?

Only through a transfer switch or interlock installed by a licensed electrician. Backfeeding through an outlet can electrocute utility workers and damage the house.

Free: printable checklists and prep spreadsheets, including a water and food calculator and a power budget. For answers with no internet: Survival LLM.

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