Storm-Ready Design Project


Backup Generator for Storm-Ready Home Video

Ron Ford from Kohler shows Bob the 12 killiwatt backup generator that has been installed at the Punta Gorda, Florida, home. Backup power is essential in a hurricane to prevent moisture buildup and damaging mold growth. Advances in design mean that home generators now come in smaller, quieter packages. With record destruction from recent hurricanes, Ford says that generator sales have increased 600 percent in Florida alone. The Kohler generator is powered by a reciprocating gas engine that can be powered by natural or LP gas. Ford explains how the design has been enhanced to provide clean power that is suited to advanced electronics like plasma televisions and computers. The generator costs about $7,500 installed.



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Installing an Impact-Resistant Front Door

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Electrical Wiring with Metal Studs

Bob joins electrician Jose Rodriguez as he installs wiring in metal framing at the storm-ready house. Rodriguez uses plastic boxes with plastic flanges to house the wiring. Rodriguez also attaches ...
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Reviewing the Impact-Resistant Sliders and Windows

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Plumbing with Metal Studs and a Concrete Slab

Bob joins Dan Gerry from Tranquility Plumbing as they punch holes in the metal studs for the CPVC tubing that will carry the hot and cold water through the house. ...
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Fiberglass-Faced Wallboard Combats Mold and Moisture

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Wiring an Electrical Box to Support a Backup Generator

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Backup Generator for Storm-Ready Home

Ron Ford from Kohler shows Bob the 12 killiwatt backup generator that has been installed at the Punta Gorda, Florida, home. Backup power is essential in a hurricane to prevent ...








 
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