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.    

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