No, a 7K isn't enough unless all you want to run is a couple of lights and a few outlets. Find out what the power requirements are for what you "need" to run. For me that includes the well(pump)the heater (I also have geothermal), the refrigerator, freezer, lift pump for my septic/leach field and a few lights. It's somewhere around 15-17K according to my HVAC guy. I haven't verified that, but an 8K isn't enough. I know because I have an 8K from my [previous house (just moved here 2 months ago) and it won't power all the above. Personally, I'm upgrading to a propane unit. It's less maintenance than gas and I can hook it up directly to my propane tank that is only used otherwise for a fireplace. A PTO generator eliminates the motor to run it, but what if you need your tractor while the power is out, like if there's snow to remove or something? If that's not a problem the Pto is a viable choice.
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Today's Featured Article - Memories of an IH Super A When I was ? up to 10, I worked on my Papaw's farm in Greeneville, TN every summer. As I grew older (7), it was the thrill of my day to ride or drive on the tractor. My Papaw had a 1954 IH Super A that he bought to replace a Cub. My Papaw raised "baccer" (tobacco) and corn with the Super A, but the fondest memory was of the sawmill. He owned a small sawmill for sawing "baccer" sticks. The Super A was the powerplant. When I was old enough (7 or 8), I would get up early and be dressed to
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