Thoughts on Propane powered generator.

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Sep 19, 2008 | 05:25 PM

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butchb

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I would very carefully check the fuel consumption on propane. On Generac's website a 10 k home standby home unit takes almost 2 gallon an hour & I think there is 5 gallons in a 20#, 7 gallons in a 30# & 10 gallons in a 40# tank!!

I'm not sure about a portable unit & I would sure ckeck before buying one!

Sep 19, 2008 | 05:31 PM

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Iron Mike

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Unless you have a 500 gallon tank for propane. I think that the small bottles would make it pretty pricey.

Sep 19, 2008 | 06:08 PM

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BC847

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Originally Posted by Palmetto_kid

Since I have a tractor, I am thinking of one of these.
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...70_36914_36914

Less maintenance IMO. Just park it till you need it, and keep the dirt daubers out of it.

A Dayton (Genrac) version. It's been a good investment (25kw continuous, 50kw surge).