Best generator for backup home use

You will get many various opinions on what would be the best generator for backup home use.  Without question the most likely candidate will be a small gas generator that is portable in nature.  The big question will be to obtain a properly sized generator model that will benefit your specific needs.  The best generator for backup home use does not necessarily have to be a portable model but can also be a stationary unit.  The main things to consider are what is the exact purpose for the generator, what length of time might the generator have to be used, and where will the generator be placed.    

	HOMELITE GENERATOR FIELD FLASHER PN A-06978 $22.05 (5 Bids) Time Left: 22m
	KAWASAKI STATOR GENERATOR MAGNETO VN 1500 N 00 - 02 $139.95 Time Left: 32m
	Pramac Medium Generator Cover With Carry Bag $25.00 Time Left: 32m
	KAWASAKI STATOR GENERATOR MAGNETO VN 1500 N 00 - 02 $139.95 Time Left: 32m
	04 YZ125 YZ 125 flywheel fly wheel generator 15 $40.00 Time Left: 38m
	GSXR750 GSXR-750 GSX-R Right Signal Generator Cover $19.99 Time Left: 47m
	Generac Guardian Series Model QT02516 25Kw Generator $7,450.00 Time Left: 54m
	Generac Quiet Source Model QT02724 27Kw Generator $8,900.00 Time Left: 58m
	Hydrogen Generator Water Fuel hybrid HHO Brown Gas O2 $99.00 Time Left: 1h 4m
	cam lock tee taps three phase generator plugs $75.00 Time Left: 1h 5m
	Honeywell Q624A1014 Solid State Spark Generator NEW $24.99 (1 Bids) Time Left: 1h 6m
	100 amp alternator generator noise filter $12.95 Time Left: 1h 8m