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Generator Got A Little Workout -- Sort of
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| Ditzy Blonde 2006-10-30, 9:25 am |
| Winds knocked out the power about noon. We didn't have a clue as to
how much propane is burned during an outage, so we scaled back the oil
furnace, shut-off computer, kept the TV off. No lights. Power was
out four hours. We did use water (well is powered by electric) and
open the refrigerator as usual. Popcorn popper was used for a few
minutes. Temp outside was about 50 but bright and sunny so the
furnace came on only once for a short period.
Anyway, the needle on the propane gauge didn't move at all. Guess
this wasn't really a good test and we still don't know how much
propane is burned during a typical outage.
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| The info for the genset should tell you how many gallons per hour at full
and half, the unit uses. If you don't have the info, just google a similar
sized unit
"Ditzy Blonde" <windswept@home.net> wrote in message
news:4545f8ba.5147109@news-60.giganews.com...
> Winds knocked out the power about noon. We didn't have a clue as to
> how much propane is burned during an outage, so we scaled back the oil
> furnace, shut-off computer, kept the TV off. No lights. Power was
> out four hours. We did use water (well is powered by electric) and
> open the refrigerator as usual. Popcorn popper was used for a few
> minutes. Temp outside was about 50 but bright and sunny so the
> furnace came on only once for a short period.
>
> Anyway, the needle on the propane gauge didn't move at all. Guess
> this wasn't really a good test and we still don't know how much
> propane is burned during a typical outage.
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| ---MIKE--- 2006-10-30, 9:25 am |
| My generator (6000 watt) will run for 6 hours on a tank (4.5 gals) of
gas at half load. 5 Hours at full load. During the weekend power
outage (21 hours) I ran it several times to try and keep the
refrigerator cold. It will also run on propane but I have avoided doing
this. I would rather save the propane for auxiliary heating.
---MIKE---[color=darkred]
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| Toller 2006-10-30, 9:25 am |
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"---MIKE---" <twinmountain@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:21648-45460591-965@storefull-3251.bay.webtv.net...
My generator (6000 watt) will run for 6 hours on a tank (4.5 gals) of
gas at half load. 5 Hours at full load. During the weekend power
outage (21 hours) I ran it several times to try and keep the
refrigerator cold. It will also run on propane but I have avoided doing
this. I would rather save the propane for auxiliary heating.
---MIKE---[color=darkred]
Mine will also run 5 hours on a tank at full load, but my tank is only 1
gal. Okay, the gen is only 1.6kw, but it is just right for the refrigerator
and furnace.
If it could use propane, I would certainly use that over gas. No more
worrying if it has gone bad!
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| Pete C. 2006-10-30, 1:25 pm |
| Toller wrote:
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> "---MIKE---" <twinmountain@webtv.net> wrote in message
> news:21648-45460591-965@storefull-3251.bay.webtv.net...
> My generator (6000 watt) will run for 6 hours on a tank (4.5 gals) of
> gas at half load. 5 Hours at full load. During the weekend power
> outage (21 hours) I ran it several times to try and keep the
> refrigerator cold. It will also run on propane but I have avoided doing
> this. I would rather save the propane for auxiliary heating.
>
> ---MIKE---
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> Mine will also run 5 hours on a tank at full load, but my tank is only 1
> gal. Okay, the gen is only 1.6kw, but it is just right for the refrigerator
> and furnace.
> If it could use propane, I would certainly use that over gas. No more
> worrying if it has gone bad!
If you use Sta-Bil or equivalent in your gas you won't have any worries
or problems. Just empty your reserve cans into your car once a year and
refill them.
Pete C.
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| She has a propane generator, and we don't know how many H.P.
"Ditzy Blonde" <windswept@home.net> wrote in message
news:4545f8ba.5147109@news-60.giganews.com...
> Winds knocked out the power about noon. We didn't have a clue as to
> how much propane is burned during an outage, so we scaled back the oil
> furnace, shut-off computer, kept the TV off. No lights. Power was
> out four hours. We did use water (well is powered by electric) and
> open the refrigerator as usual. Popcorn popper was used for a few
> minutes. Temp outside was about 50 but bright and sunny so the
> furnace came on only once for a short period.
>
> Anyway, the needle on the propane gauge didn't move at all. Guess
> this wasn't really a good test and we still don't know how much
> propane is burned during a typical outage.
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| Rich Greenberg 2006-10-30, 8:25 pm |
| In article <4545f8ba.5147109@news-60.giganews.com>,
Ditzy Blonde <windswept@home.net> wrote:
>Winds knocked out the power about noon. We didn't have a clue as to
>how much propane is burned during an outage, so we scaled back the oil
>furnace, shut-off computer, kept the TV off. No lights. Power was
>out four hours. We did use water (well is powered by electric) and
>open the refrigerator as usual. Popcorn popper was used for a few
>minutes. Temp outside was about 50 but bright and sunny so the
>furnace came on only once for a short period.
>
>Anyway, the needle on the propane gauge didn't move at all. Guess
>this wasn't really a good test and we still don't know how much
>propane is burned during a typical outage.
Or the guage is broken.
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Eastern time. N6LRT I speak for myself & my dogs only. VM'er since CP-67
Canines:Val, Red, Shasta & Casey (RIP), Red & Zero, Siberians Owner:Chinook-L
Retired at the beach Asst Owner:Sibernet-L
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| Jim Yanik 2006-10-31, 3:25 am |
| windswept@home.net (Ditzy Blonde) wrote in news:4545f8ba.5147109@news-
60.giganews.com:
> Winds knocked out the power about noon. We didn't have a clue as to
> how much propane is burned during an outage, so we scaled back the oil
> furnace, shut-off computer, kept the TV off. No lights. Power was
> out four hours. We did use water (well is powered by electric) and
> open the refrigerator as usual. Popcorn popper was used for a few
> minutes. Temp outside was about 50 but bright and sunny so the
> furnace came on only once for a short period.
>
> Anyway, the needle on the propane gauge didn't move at all. Guess
> this wasn't really a good test and we still don't know how much
> propane is burned during a typical outage.
>
What's a "typical outage"?
Seems to me that varies with how,who and where.
--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net
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| ---MIKE--- 2006-10-31, 1:25 pm |
| Jim Yanik asked:
>What's a "typical outage"?
>Seems to me that varies with how,who
> and where.
In my area the usual outage is 2 to 4 hours. This past weekend was 21
hours. I would guess that most of the vulnerable trees and limbs are
down now so the rest of the winter should see 2 to 4 hour outages.
---MIKE---[color=darkred]
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