Cm,

I'm with you on that EMC
I took a different route in some places.
I had a 3000 watt Gasoline Generator but as the years roll by, I had to
much trouble starting it. That use to give me heat, a couple of lights
and the TV.

I replaced the Big Generator with a small 300 watt, wired into the
breaker box a stand by line into the heater circuit and my den outlets,
( That is where my fire place is) If I don't get power back in a couple
of hours, I pull the main breaker and back feed the circuit box. I use
6 volt lanterns (3) for the house. Kitchen (Gas Stove) Bathroom, and
Den. Can walk them around easy. Battery operated Multi band radio and
flashlights in every room.

Get about 8 to 10 hours running time on the Genny. I let it cool well
before re-filling it and start it again with all the load removed, It
beats the hell out of Fireplace and oil lamps but that is my opinion.

Ole Thom