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Message: <blockquote data-quote="FuzzyGrub" data-source="post: 520409" data-attributes="member: 3438">Batteries large enough to power all that are not going to recharge in two hours of running a generator.At our camp, most people use propane auto switch generators.   Currently we do not have any back-up power there.  I have looked into some battery back-up for the FIOS and wireless router.  The closest cell signal(1bar) is 5 miles away.At home, have a manual gas generator, that has its own breaker at the panel.  It is mechanically interlocked with main breaker.  I forgot the wattage size, but runs off a 13hp Honda engine.  Not enough to power the whole house.  I can switch in/out breakers to keep most things going.  Well pump, furnace, refrigerator, freezer, are the key items.  Internet is down because the cable power is down.  At least we have 1bar for the cell phones.We were away, and lost power for three days this summer.  Lost just about everything in the fridge and freezer. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown    :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" />Way back when, we had a major wind storm across the state.  Power was out for a week.  That was challenging and prompted the generator purchase.</blockquote>