It does spin out of control rather quickly.

Interesting! Thanks for the info. I stand corrected.

Added bonus: I guess this means my tinfoil hat actually works!

Plus it doesn't mix with copper wires or the connectors made for copper. They expand & shrink from heating at different rates which will loosen connections.

We finally had a whole house generator installed. It uses natural gas, so we can run it indefinitely (pending oil & filter changes).

The thing that prompted us was that when the power goes out we (1) lose heat, (2) lose our well pump, thus water, and most importantly, lose use of bathrooms.

Not cheap, but it adds peace of mind.

We had a transfer switch installed a while back for the same reasons... water, heat, toilets, sump.

Cost was hundeds (not thousands) and absolutely the best money we have spent in years. Now any generator including our portable can run the essentials without pulling out appliances and dangling cords through windows.

HIGHLY recommended.