Metcalf; We just use the BBCSD station in Erwin, next to the water tank off hatchery
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Metcalf: what are the requirements? Do you want remote/web access? Do you want logging (to monitor historical trends, like when it got the hotest in the day). Im curious about what Doo will have to say

Dr B -- My opinion about 4patriots: it's crap. It's all marketing hype to suck you in, little substance in the goods... much like what MountainArt mentioned earlier about a "battery 'generator'". (I hate dishonest vendors like that.) Very little technical details provided. That aside, one thing to keep in mind: the discharge/recharge rates, and will the "generator" have enough capacity for your needs. Just because Solar is included doesn't mean it will meet your needs as the Solar panels have low/slow recharge capacity. E.g. it won't be enough to recharge your "generator" while its powering a refridgerator.

I was looking at something like Patriot Solar Generator - [Click Here]
yes it includes solar panels and back up battery

Juju you can use a hand truck that rolls flat.

We bought a Duro Star portable gasoline generator with 4000 max. Cheap on Amazon back in 22. Like $400 or so. Should have bought it on wheels though. But hubby hooks up refrigerator, FAU or AC, TV, All kitchen stuff like coffee maker and toaster, microwave and a light etc. Not too loud and on a gallon of gas. Best thing since sliced bread! HA

What's the current recommendation for a good weather station?

Southern California Edison (SCE)- Potential
Public Safety Power Shutoff July 7, 2025
Big Bear Lake, CA – Bear Valley Electric Service (BVES) is notifying customers that Southern California Edison (SCE) has placed one of the BVES transmission lines on its Monitored Circuit List for a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). This is due to high winds and fire conditions forecasted in the region. The period of concern is today, July 7, from 3:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m.

CALTRANS UPDATE:
7/7/25: SBCO SR-138 closure remains in effect to allow for damage assessment and emergency repairs. Both directions closed from 138/173 Junction to Old Mill Rd. #Caltrans8 @CHPArrowhead [Click Here]
July 07, 2025 at 09:07AM

A couple weeks ago i bought one of those supposedly "banned in californy" gas generators right at the bottom of the hill. It was spendier than i liked, but i got a good modern machine that plays nice with today's electronics, has the oomph to run the fridge, and runs for twelve hours on a gallon
of gas. A solar array can be next on the project list...

I was looking at something like Patriot Solar Generator - [Click Here]
yes it includes solar panels and back up battery

I am assuming you meant solar panels and battery sstorage, as there is no such thing as a battery "generator". That is an outright deliberate misleading name many battery storage manufacturers have started calling battery storage systems, especially after california banned actual real electricity "generators" that produce electrical power through use of petro fuels.

solar panels and batteries. we have done this on several of our suburbans. We go with 6 volt deep cycle batteries, as we don't want to have the risk of spontaneous fire with lithium batteries Our Expedition Portal friends lost their new camping van to one of their lithium batteries spontaneously combusting. If you DO use lithium batteries for a home system,you need to place those batteries in a fireproof concrete bunker away from your home.

Has anyone tried a solar generator? If yes - results/brands?

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