Black Max Generators

Storm damage widespread in Norman

Autumn McMahon was in her Norman home listening to a severe thunderstorm pelt her home with hail and wind Tuesday night when a large crash followed by rushing water startled her.

Those sounds led McMahon to her bathroom, where she was shocked to discover that a tree had fallen through her roof.

McMahon, director of development for the College of Education, tried to remove the six inches of rainwater that had quickly accumulated in the bathroom and adjacent hallway. The same tree that crashed through her bathroom roof also caved in her bedroom ceiling.

McMahon was one of many victims of Tuesday’s severe thunderstorm that damaged homes and businesses, destroyed trees and roofs and caused sweeping power outages for more than 33,000 OG&E customers across the city.

The storm also flooded streets and closed down Murray Case Sells Swim Complex and the Norman Public Library due to facility damage, according to press releases.

McMahon estimates the damage on her home will be $35,000. She said that while her home is in disarray, she will stay with family in Norman.

Businesses not spared

Walmart, located on Northeast 12th Ave. in Norman, experienced roof damage from an air conditioning unit, torrential flooding and loss of power.

Walmart was closed last night due to the power outage, said Walmart spokeswoman Dianna Gee.

Crews worked through the night to clean up damage caused by the storm, and Walmart reopened at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, shortly after power was restored at 9 a.m. When winds picked up the store went to code black, which activates emergency procedures, Gee said. Employees were able to quickly lead customers to the store’s safe zone, which is located at the back of the store where there is a reinforced wall.

Gee estimated approximately 200 people were in the 12th Avenue Walmart when the power went out.

“I applaud our quick-thinking associates who followed the emergency plan and led our customers to the safe zone without any injuries,” Gee said.

Power outages still linger

OG&E is continuing its work to restore power to the more than 2,000 customers — including sections of OU — that remain without service, but those restorations could linger into Friday as the company reconstructed power lines and telephone poles, OG&E spokesman Brian Alford said.

Alford said that their priority begins with restoring power to essential personnel such as hospitals and police stations and then moves forward with repairs where the greatest number of customers are located.

4 Black Max Generator Models from 3000 to 7000 Watts Power ...

Black Max is one of those American brands that isn’t well-known worldwide but they produce some nicely designed home improvement hardware equipment (e.g. pressure washers, leaf blowers, etc.), not the least of which is the Black Max Portable Generator Series, geared towards the American consumers, home owners, business owners, recreational vehicle owners, outdoor enthusiasts, etc. They currently have four different generator models in production ranging from 3000 to 7000 watts in power but all designed for portable use.

Black Max BM10300 – this is a 3000 watt generator equipped with a 4 gallon gas tank that is capable of providing electricity up to 12 hours at 50% load. It has two 120-volt 20 amp AC outlets and one 120-volt 30 amp AC outlet for RV applications. It is designed with a 193cc engine and is built with a safety feature that automatically shuts the engine down when oil level goes down to critical levels. It has a suitably designed sturdy roll cage frame that ensures its durability. Its two 7-inch wheels give it a huge boost in terms of portability. This relatively smaller size and heft makes it suitable for camping and outdoor applications (See my post on other cheap camping generators that you can get).

Black Max BM10500 – this Subaru engine-powered 5000 watt generator (6250 starting watts) designed with a slightly bigger tank of 6 gallons maximum capacity and is capable of up to 11 hours operation with a 50% load. It has 5 outlets (four 120-volt 20 Amps, one 120/240 20 Amp AC outlet with a Twist Lock mechanism. Safety features include a low oil alert and automatic shutdown and a circuit breaker. It is also designed with a sturdy roll cage, folding handle and two 10-inch tires for mobility.

Black Max BM10570 – this is a 5700 watt generator that uses a Yamaha engine (MZ300) that sports a huge 7 gallon gas tank for a little longer running capacity. Like the BM10500, it has 5 AC outlets with one featuring a 120/240V 30 Amp Twist Lock mechanism. This unit also sports a heavy-duty frame, a couple of 10-inch pneumatic tires and a twin-folding handle. This model also has similar safety features with a low-oil alarm and a voltage regulator that makes it reliable even for delicate electrical appliances. A nice feature of this model is its spark arrestor muffler that reduce noise level and gives it a bit of that silent generator capability.

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