errr...conventional....

I simply do not have the knowledge and background to understand what the differences and specificaions on all the different generators signify.. It is all greek to me. Neither they or I can afford a $1500 generator and if that is what is required there is no point in exploring the options for a generator further. However, if a $500 generator could meet their needs, between them and me, it would be worth it for the peace of mind it would bring to all of us.

But the price difference may well be about more than power generated. It may have to do with whether the generator can be hooked up to a conventionally wired home built in the mid 60's. I'm too ignorant to know or to figure it out from the info provided on the Lowe's Home Improvement Website for each generator.