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Hey guys;
I was visiting my brother today, trying to get his snowblower started.
While working in front of the detached garage, my bro brought up an interesting question:
He has a portable gasoline powered generator he keeps in the garage.
The detached garage has only the ovehread door; no side door.
The garage is locked/unlocked electronically. There is no key or handle outside.
What happens if the power fails? How does he gain access into the garage to get the generator out?
I had a couple of ideas:
I own an APC UPS I use for my computer. It is 1350VA. I don't know whether this would be enough power to run the garage door opener.
Considering the high starting current the motor would draw, I am afraid the UPS overload protection would trip.
But if not, I can wire it to the branch circuit for the garage.
No back-wiring! I would remove the hot and neutral wires for the branch and connect them (plus the ground) to the UPS using a cord and plug.
The only other method I can think of is to force one of the side windows open and crawl in.
A 3rd method would be to purchase and install a shed in which to store the generator, but I don't think my bro wants to go that route.
Your thoughts?
FW
I was visiting my brother today, trying to get his snowblower started.
While working in front of the detached garage, my bro brought up an interesting question:
He has a portable gasoline powered generator he keeps in the garage.
The detached garage has only the ovehread door; no side door.
The garage is locked/unlocked electronically. There is no key or handle outside.
What happens if the power fails? How does he gain access into the garage to get the generator out?
I had a couple of ideas:
I own an APC UPS I use for my computer. It is 1350VA. I don't know whether this would be enough power to run the garage door opener.
Considering the high starting current the motor would draw, I am afraid the UPS overload protection would trip.
But if not, I can wire it to the branch circuit for the garage.
No back-wiring! I would remove the hot and neutral wires for the branch and connect them (plus the ground) to the UPS using a cord and plug.
The only other method I can think of is to force one of the side windows open and crawl in.
A 3rd method would be to purchase and install a shed in which to store the generator, but I don't think my bro wants to go that route.
Your thoughts?
FW