Nope. If you can follow IKEA instructions or put together basic furniture, you’ll be fine. The Lost Generator was designed for regular people—no engineering skills required. Everything is explained in plain English with photos and diagrams, and plenty of folks in their 60s or 70s have successfully built one on their own.
Most people spend around $100 to $150 total, using common parts you can find at Home Depot, Lowe’s, or even Amazon. There are no hidden tools or fancy electronics needed. Once it’s built, there are no recurring costs—no fuel, no fees—just clean, consistent power.
It’s designed to run essentials: things like lights, your Wi-Fi router, a fan, your fridge, or even a few appliances at once, depending on your setup. Many people start with one unit for backup and later expand it into a full off-grid power system using the same blueprint.
Yes, 100% legal. You’re not hooking anything into the city’s power grid—you’re just building a small backup generator for personal use. It’s no different than using a gas generator… except it’s cleaner, cheaper, and a whole lot quieter.
With normal care, it can run for years. The parts are durable and low-maintenance—just keep them in a dry area and clean off the dust once in a while. Plenty of customers report using theirs for 3–5 years straight without needing a single replacement.
