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> > > > I'd take one over a snowblower, especially
> > since
> > > I
> > > > have a gas furnace for heating. I've used
> > mine
> > > 4
> > > > times over the past 10 years, I got it at
> > > costco
> > > > for $300. As other said, just drain the gas
> > and
> > > > carb after each use.
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> > > You have a gas furnace? Okay, what ignites
> the
> > > gas, an electric starter or a pilot light.
> > Also,
> > > what powers your blower to distribute your
> heat?
> > I
> > > have a gas furnace and gas hot water heater.
> > > Neither work during a power outage.
> >
> > The generator powers it all, it powers the
> > electric starter and powers the blower. Gas
> > furnaces don't use that much electrical power.
> >
> >
> >
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xsmqGXTxUg
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> What about the thermostat? How do you control the
> heat or do you just unplug it when you are
> comfortable and plug it back in when cold? This is
> very interesting and I appreciate the education as
> I have spent a few winter nights in front of a
> fireplace with my family during power outages!
The thermostat runs off batteries. Also it's really easy to wire up, though you could always have someone do it for you, wouldn't be more than a couple hundred bucks to get it done professionally.