[header] How to protect a basement from flooding [title] Get a propane or natural gas generator. [step] Do not waste your time buying a gasoline powered generator. You will have to be at home at the time of the power outage to start it.
[header] How to protect a basement from flooding [title] Get a propane or natural gas generator. [step] Do not waste your time buying a gasoline powered generator. You will have to be at home at the time of the power outage to start it.
[substeps] This generator should be at least 10 ft (4.6 m) or less. One gallon (3.7 l) of propane, combined with a common gas, is likely to have a significant footprint on your basement. Electricity goes directly into your basement and should be replaced every 10 days for at least 5 years. You should also make sure the generator is rated with the appropriate efficiency and appropriate waste content. Above all else, you want to make sure that you water the basement well in case of a fire. [title] Check the system often to make sure that there are no electrical issues. You'll also have to keep returning to your home to add gasoline. [substeps] There is a wide variety of propane or natural gas generators that run automatically when your power goes out.