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[Irish1210]

@godi @SeaMaiden @Sooner 

Thanks for the info!

[Lilysmom1]

@Irish1210 

The installation here took about two weeks.  We had to run a propane line and add two tanks.  We made a pad for the generator to sit on.  The electrical work was all done by an electrician who did a completely new panel.  No involvement of the.power company here.  I am in Canada so the process may be different here.  

The work itself did not take two weeks but we had the propane supplier and the electrician coming and going for that period.  One of the propane tanks had a slow leak so we had to have that replaced.  As to cost, it was at least twice the cost of a portable generator.  HTH. LM

[Snowpuppy]

The process is much the same in the states.

Local codes may ask you to pour a concrete pad or gravel bed for stability for the unit to sit on.

Need to run a line from your propane tank or natural gas line to your generator and an update to your electrical main box.

It's neither easy or cheap but  the peace of mind and safety are priceless.

[Irish1210]

@Lilysmom1 

Thank you for takimg the time to share that info!  : )

[Mominohio]

This is such a smart thing you have done! If we had natural gas available in this area, I'd get one. For us, we'd have to install a huge propane tank, and the cost of doing so, as well as paying the yearly fees for not buying a certain minimum amount of propane, keeps me from taking the plunge. 

I think it is the wisest investment to make for just about anywhere.I honestly don't know why more people don't do it.