Car as Emergency Generator

[opus69]

Sure it can be done but terribly inefficient. Hopefully this generator system was not being used in a garage even with the garage open. CO really is a silent killer. With Florida's weather electrical outages are not uncommon. Using a generator outside our garage CO was drafting from the garage all the way upstairs to our bedroom. We had to use the generator outside with the garage door closed. I highly recommend CO sensors especially in sleeping areas when generators or any combustible materials are used in the household. Gas hot water heaters furnaces etc.

[thstone]

Originally Posted by opus69

Sure it can be done but terribly inefficient. Hopefully this generator system was not being used in a garage even with the garage open. CO really is a silent killer. With Florida's weather electrical outages are not uncommon. Using a generator outside our garage CO was drafting from the garage all the way upstairs to our bedroom. We had to use the generator outside with the garage door closed. I highly recommend CO sensors especially in sleeping areas when generators or any combustible materials are used in the household. Gas hot water heaters furnaces etc.

Excellent point! The car was in the open under a carport. Lots of open air!