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Gen4 can be used as power generator

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Main Forum' started by cyclopathic, Dec 1, 2015.

  1. cyclopathic

    cyclopathic Senior Member

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    This cool tech got buried under, but how many of us wished for it one time or another? Especially if you live in rural area where service disruptions are common, or go camping.

    Would this be a decisive factor for you?
     
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    :ROFLMAO:
     
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    DavidA Prius owner since July 2009

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    It is cool that it can, but only for an additional $600 or so in dollars, time, and extra not-even-optional equipment. Buried in as not even on the radar for 99.9% of the potential buyers.
     
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    The issue is how much power would it provide?

    I don't think it could handle my power requirements for more than a few minutes :LOL:
     
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    Our power supply is underground, so in 25 years of living we only had a hard full number of times when power went out. The friend of mine had power go out a few years ago during big storm with basement flooded but we were able to borrow small 1200wt generator to power sump pump.

    Where I think it would be great to have it is when you go camping, but it wasn't on our must have list when we'vebeen.
     
    #5 cyclopathic, Dec 4, 2015
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