That sucks but thankfully you have the generator.
maybe we should have a thread regarding generators and battery backup's... (Emergency power equipment)
On my list to get... scared me last night we lost power on and off for a minute or 2 a few times... thankfully i have the wood stove burning for heat... Just brought my daughter home on the 24th and i really don't want the power to go out... kicking myself in the arse for not picking up a Honda 2500 when it was $399 on clearance a few years ago... It would have been more then enough to power the boiler.
Here are some brands that i am looking into.. yes pricey but i have been following a few RV/camping sites and these are the brands most talked about.
Yamaha
and
Honda
& many people are converting to propane for less maintenance/noise levels.
To convert (some) generators to propane
I think for myself a generator to handle the boiler, sump and freezer would be more then sufficient... but i ask myself do i want more..
This seems to be buy the biggest you can afford type items.
I don't know so thats why i am seeking info from those that own these...
Sorry stiff tip about using your thread, I think we can help out the ungenerator-educated on what to look for and what to get.