In 1982, the DSN was designated by the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) as the provider of long-distance communications service for the DOD.
1 A basic dialysis machine can be purchased in the regions of $15,000; however, this does not include any necessary supplies such as a drip. 2  For example, a NxStage kidney dialysis machine purchased with supplies can cost upwards of $45,000. 3  This does not include the costs of running the machine.
Most systems installed cover all of the essentials in your house such as your furnace, refrigerator, sump pumps, well pump, water heater, garage door, kitchen, bathroom, and perhaps a family room. These systems are typically in the $3,000.00 to $4,000.00 range plus the cost of the generator. As you add more circuits to be covered, the bigger the generator that is required. Generators are sized based on the power demand. The more power consumption existing, the bigger the generator is required.