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General Discussion / Re: Looking Towards Spring in ...
Last post by Lynx - August 20, 2026, 11:45:40 PMQuote from: Roscoe on August 19, 2026, 12:44:58 AMStrangely enough, when we changed from pews to chairs, everyone loved them- and now I hear constantly "Can we buy some pews?" Sheesh.
And in sharing- we had a storm come through yesterday that dumped around 2 inches of much needed rain. It also took my power with it, which action was NOT needed or desired. So, after being without power for 18 hours, and stressing about my three freezers full of meat, I took off to day, raided the savings account and went to Harbor Freight. I WANTED a small generator, but they were out so I wound up buying a 10k watt generator. Overkill much?
Our electric company was forcasting late tonight or tomorrow for power to come back on. As I tightened the last nut on the wheel kit of my new generator, those turds showed up. An hour and a half after my generator went online, they got my power back on. Thanks. I kinda needed to KEEP that large chunk of cash.
And it wasn't TOO hot today, only 93. Almost a pleasant fall day. I cut the lawn and cleaned up some stuff..
10k didn't sound like overkill to me, so I googled how many 240v ACs a 10k generator could power. Google said:
A 10 kW generator can typically power one central 240-volt air conditioner (up to 3 to 4 tons) or two smaller 240-volt window/mini-split units.
While a 10,000-watt generator has enough running power for multiple small units, the massive surge (starting) wattage required by compressor motors usually prevents running more than one large central AC at the same time.
Power Requirements for 240V Air Conditioners
Central AC (2 to 3 Ton): Uses about 2,000 to 3,500 running watts, but needs 4,000 to 7,000 surge watts to start.
Central AC (4 to 5 Ton): Uses about 3,800 to 5,000 running watts and can require 11,000+ surge watts, which can overload a 10 kW unit unless a soft-start kit is installed.
Large 240V Window / Mini-Split Unit: Uses about 1,200 to 2,000 running watts and around 3,000 to 4,000 surge watts.
So yeah, 10k sounds like a good house generator with a healthy spare capacity, without being ludicrous overkill.
#2
General Discussion / Re: Looking Towards Spring in ...
Last post by The Purple Fuzzy - August 19, 2026, 04:41:39 PMWe need rain, too. We are now under a burn ban.
#3
General Discussion / Re: Looking Towards Spring in ...
Last post by MsJennJenn - August 19, 2026, 03:25:03 PMlol pleasant fall day at 93 degrees.
sure wish it would rain here.
sure wish it would rain here.
#4
General Discussion / Re: Looking Towards Spring in ...
Last post by Nelle - August 19, 2026, 01:59:10 PMStorming/Raining here today. Makes for a very sleepy office haha.
#5
General Discussion / Re: Looking Towards Spring in ...
Last post by Roscoe - August 19, 2026, 12:44:58 AMStrangely enough, when we changed from pews to chairs, everyone loved them- and now I hear constantly "Can we buy some pews?" Sheesh.
And in sharing- we had a storm come through yesterday that dumped around 2 inches of much needed rain. It also took my power with it, which action was NOT needed or desired. So, after being without power for 18 hours, and stressing about my three freezers full of meat, I took off to day, raided the savings account and went to Harbor Freight. I WANTED a small generator, but they were out so I wound up buying a 10k watt generator. Overkill much?
Our electric company was forcasting late tonight or tomorrow for power to come back on. As I tightened the last nut on the wheel kit of my new generator, those turds showed up. An hour and a half after my generator went online, they got my power back on. Thanks. I kinda needed to KEEP that large chunk of cash. Oh well, at least I have a generator that'll power half the neighborhood if power goes out again.
And it wasn't TOO hot today, only 93. Almost a pleasant fall day. I cut the lawn and cleaned up some stuff..
And in sharing- we had a storm come through yesterday that dumped around 2 inches of much needed rain. It also took my power with it, which action was NOT needed or desired. So, after being without power for 18 hours, and stressing about my three freezers full of meat, I took off to day, raided the savings account and went to Harbor Freight. I WANTED a small generator, but they were out so I wound up buying a 10k watt generator. Overkill much?
Our electric company was forcasting late tonight or tomorrow for power to come back on. As I tightened the last nut on the wheel kit of my new generator, those turds showed up. An hour and a half after my generator went online, they got my power back on. Thanks. I kinda needed to KEEP that large chunk of cash.
Oh well, at least I have a generator that'll power half the neighborhood if power goes out again. And it wasn't TOO hot today, only 93. Almost a pleasant fall day. I cut the lawn and cleaned up some stuff..
#6
General Discussion / Re: Looking Towards Spring in ...
Last post by MsJennJenn - August 18, 2026, 04:50:19 PMI remember when we swapped out the pews for the chairs. They were so nice. I remember another church who had those theater type seats, that fold down? Those were the worssssst for church in my opinion.
Not much to report. It's still hot.
Not much to report. It's still hot.
#7
General Discussion / Re: Looking Towards Spring in ...
Last post by Nelle - August 18, 2026, 04:38:26 PMI never cared one way or another about our seating in the sanctuary, but I have to admit... those chairs sure are comfy. Plus they can help keep me warmer than the wooden pew backs did!
Just a few more days until Jeremy & Athena are home for a week. Then they're headed back to WI for a week haha. I have to admit - I enjoy being home alone. It hasn't bothered me one ounce. I think it's because I know it's for a limited time I'm sure.
It's FINALLY cooler here in IL. Just 86° I believe today.. such a relief. lol
Just a few more days until Jeremy & Athena are home for a week. Then they're headed back to WI for a week haha. I have to admit - I enjoy being home alone. It hasn't bothered me one ounce. I think it's because I know it's for a limited time I'm sure.
It's FINALLY cooler here in IL. Just 86° I believe today.. such a relief. lol
#8
General Discussion / Re: Looking Towards Spring in ...
Last post by Lynx - August 18, 2026, 01:42:18 PMHey did y'all hear the one about the airplane that flew forever?
Yeah, that joke never really landed...
Yeah, that joke never really landed...
#9
General Discussion / Re: Looking Towards Spring in ...
Last post by Lynx - August 18, 2026, 01:39:45 PMYeah, I'm only making it outside until 8:00am or so. I've been beating up some wood until it gets too hot out there.
The church is renovating the sanctuary - new carpet, taking out a big chunk of the stage, swapping pews for individual seats. Some of those big chunks of stage have good plywood, if anybody cares to dig out the nails and take off the joists.
We also have 72 chairs, the kind they use in convention centers, that stack on each other. Turns out the bottom of the cushion is cheap cardboard that breaks.
So I carted home all the stage pieces I can use and started taking nails out. When I get done I'm gonna take all the plywood over to uncle Bren's table saw and cut it into 1 foot-2 inch squares. Then I'm gonna screw those into the bottom of some chairs.
Two more mornings banging away on the carport and I should have all the plywood cleaned up. And it's something to do.
The church is renovating the sanctuary - new carpet, taking out a big chunk of the stage, swapping pews for individual seats. Some of those big chunks of stage have good plywood, if anybody cares to dig out the nails and take off the joists.
We also have 72 chairs, the kind they use in convention centers, that stack on each other. Turns out the bottom of the cushion is cheap cardboard that breaks.
So I carted home all the stage pieces I can use and started taking nails out. When I get done I'm gonna take all the plywood over to uncle Bren's table saw and cut it into 1 foot-2 inch squares. Then I'm gonna screw those into the bottom of some chairs.
Two more mornings banging away on the carport and I should have all the plywood cleaned up. And it's something to do.
#10
General Discussion / Re: Looking Towards Spring in ...
Last post by Roscoe - August 17, 2026, 03:38:27 AMShew, Lord it is HOT. Like actual temps of 102 to 106, with humidity that makes it feel even hotter. Despite the need to, I do not see myself getting my outdoors chores done while it is this hot. Rode the Harley to breakfast Saturday- low 70s and cool at 630 am going over- coming back two hours later after talking with my friends was much less pleasant.