Why “Furnace” is being discussed
The most recent Hacker News stories and comments contributing to this topic's mentions.
Don't do this. Install a transfer switch. A simple plug and another power source feeds power back into the grid. It's absolutely against code. If you remember to flip the furnac…
by caymanjim · Nov 2, 2026
>But your furnace will eventually wear out, 30-50yr > and your stove will too. 10-30yr >Or you'll build a new house, Only professionals build houses because the sum total of "st…
by cucumber3732842 · Nov 1, 2026
You can run a fridge, natural gas furnace and some lights for a few days on 5kWh (I've done it a few times). EVs have 60kWh+, which should get you through a week (if not two) ea…
by turtlebits · Nov 1, 2026
Hacky way is to install a plug on your furnace that you can connect directly to a generator or power station. Takes maybe 5$ in parts and is DIYable. Lots of tutorials on YouTube.
by turtlebits · Nov 1, 2026
Is that the transfer switch just for the furnace or the whole house? I was staring at my furnace yesterday, trying to figure out what to do if power stops and temperature drops…
by DenisM · Nov 1, 2026
That's a valid concern for you where you are. For me where I am, things are different. We don't get hurricanes here. Our longest power outages tend to follow ice storms. We need…
by ssl-3 · Nov 1, 2026
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