How much fuel does a 24kw Generac standby generator use?
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1/4 of a quart of oil consumption every 24 hrs. for my Generac 22kW, about 9 oz from add to full on my dipstick
Comment I want to make after the last week in Texas….whatever you do with oil DONT OVERFILL!! Just because some is good, that doesn’t always mean more is better! If you are watching this and reading comments because you are worried about the generator running out of oil…don’t. It will shut itself off before damage occurs.
One other suggestion for anyone wanting to keep oil on hand….Schaffer and amsoil are pretty GREAT synthetics that I have seen do a phenomenal job in hot climate
That oil usage seems quite high. What does Generac say about that? It may be an issue that shortens the life of the unit and these are not cheap to buy.
@@WilliamMurphy-uv9pm in the south, these air cooled units can really go through oil when running under continuous load. Stick a thermometer in underneath the lid after a day or two of running under load…
@@BrianD-ds4dx So is the heat evaporating the oil or are the engine tolerances so sloppy that it is an oil pig?
@@WilliamMurphy-uv9pm can I say a combination of the two ? That’s probably the most accurate answer….
I can answer that question... Way too much! Every time I use my generator I realize what a bargain I am getting from the power company. I used my generator for a week and it cost $300 in fuel. My normal electric bill is $90 dollars a month. I'll never complain about my electric bill ever again.
Just imagine what the cost would be to put your family up in a hotel for 5 nights….you would be begging to pay $300.
It all depends on the load and how much gas in your area and what fuel used!
200k BTU 1/2 load, 300k Btu full load. NG is inexpensive in MI.
I just got mine installed 24kW a few months ago and only has needed to turn on besides cycling 1x since install and only for 2 hours, so unknown what cost will be.
However, neighbors have 18kW units and we crunched the numbers after the first power outage a couple years ago and it was inexpensive, like $10/day or something, so yes, getting hotels for family is expensive, $300/wk is less but still expensive, but in our area, is even significantly south of that, which makes it even more worth it!!
The only and the best Farm family keep it up brother. Awesome video keep it up.
Thanks brother!
Thanks for this info.
12 kids. Wow. Youve been busy. Lol
ya no doubt wow.
I'm planning a new kitchen in my old house, going from all electric cooking to a gas cooktop with an electric wall oven. I have gas central heat but summers become unbearable when the central A/C stops due to grid failure, surprisingly frequent and seemingly random. Since I'm upgrading gas service fo the gas cooker, a gas gennie just makes sense.
You won’t regret it! I love cooking on gas much better than electric too.
Exactly what i was looking for! Thank you !
Good honest review. Cost per hour is less with natural gas but it you do not have natural gas service then you have to go with propane. Still better than sitting in the dark. As for the comment on oil consumption the air cooled engine will use some oil and checking oil and topping off every 8 hours is very wise. Do not think of this as excessive but just the nature of the engine. The Generac stand by home generator is a really reliable piece and will last a lifetime with good maintenance.
Great info, thank you! And thanks for watching.
This Was A Helpful Video. The First Company We Called (Kohler) Recommended A 38kw Unit. I'm Going To Get A Couple Of More Bids Before Making A Decision But I Think We Could Easily Get By With A 30kw That Uses Less Fuel Per Hour. Fuel Consumption Is Something That Needs To Be Considered. We're Installing A 1000 Gal In Ground Propane Tank But Fuel Costs Are The Same No Matter The Tank Size. Thank You.
Interesting to read the comments. I have a few of my own based upon experience as well as a few questions:
1). What was high temp both days after the hurricane ?
2) How long did it run continuously before your shutdown?
3) What was your oil level at the points you checked (before/during/after)
4). Are you monetized at all by Generac?
Now to the comments: everyone with critiques of this fella…he has his family with 12 kids sleeping in this house. Seriously doubt he took any shortcuts or bribed any officials. He also wasn’t going to shortcut even if he could.
For those running off NG, be aware this Gen he is using only produces 21kw with a corresponding amp drop on NG.
IMO only, the generator functioned as designed and matches the fuel load. With the design of the baffles and airflow, along with oil capacity, the Generac air cooled is designed to run for limited term emergencies. Lights went out for almost a million people in Houston 40 hours ago. Yesterday was a high of 74, today will be 94. 500k plus still without power. In the morning and through the day tomorrow folks who bought this unit with the belief it would run as long as it has fuel will be sadly disappointed.
Moral of my comment is if you think you know what you are talking about with generators, 80% don’t. Mr Maynard clearly understands the limitations of the unit and his fuel setup and is showing folks how to maximize the value of a similarly set up system . Well done to him
I really appreciate the kind words!
To answer your questions, if I remember correctly it was in the mid 80’s after the storm passed. We ran it about 16 hours before I stopped it and checked oil. After that I believe I did 12 hour increments. It used between 1/8 and 1/4 quart of oil per 12 hr shift.
I am in no way associated or receiving any compensation from Generac. We bought this generator for our farm because we have several freezers full of food and babies that need A/C (mom and dad too lol!) I am a “retired” journeyman electrician and thought sharing my personal home generator installation might help others. There are a few things that I did that were not current code approved, none of them safety concerns for sure. Codes change yearly, so everything done in the past will soon be “against code”.
Thanks again for watching!
okies those are some good numbers im in Canada not so prone to power issues but we do get them for sure um im just trying to warp my brain around the 12 kids as in holy carp good for you sir thanks for the vid though you filled in some blanks (you are not shooting any) we can get the generacs here hooked right to our gas mains i had doubts about that but in the big picture .... 2 years ago we had a huge power outtage 3 weeks living off of my camp stove and bbq very much like a post appoclyptic issue it was good pratice for me and my family but now me thinks time for some sort of generator i do have one its a small honda its enough to keep a few lights on and the fridge running but in winter -30c um it would be nice to have a back up plan thanks for posting
Running a 20kw propane generator here and on average consuming 0.6 gal/hr. Which makes sense when I see the average output load at 5%. We avoid running heavy loads - electric dryer, and such. And shut down the generator overnight as long as the outside temperature is predicted to stay above freezing. I'm more concerned about the wear/tear on the generator and less about fuel usage. If the outage is going to be days on end, which it has, I'll alternate by running a portable generator. On the downside is all the maintenance. Beats being cold, having food spoil and pipes bursting.
Good to know, thanks. In Texas with a 300 gallon propane tank, no choice in electric company (the big one that got in trouble during a freeze) and we lose power at the drop of a hat mainly with transformer blowouts. Of course because we have hellacious rain storms I can lose power for a week. Don't get me started on the price of propane. LOL Thanks for your information.
AC is a real energy hog. I live in
Northern Michigan and run my
House on a 9000 watt portable.
We run all the appliances in our
House ,our well, outdoor wood boiler and propane furnace. Our
Hot tub is switchable 240 to 120 so it runs also. Close dryer
And microwave is a hard no.
6 gallons of gas per 8 hours
So 18 gallons a day. I keep 50
Gallons on hand. It's also pricey
But the alternative is frozen pipes, frozen boiler, frozen hot tub. But..... We don't need 24 kw.
How much did the project cost you to set up including the electrical work? Thanks
i saw the install video on the install and was wondering how much u paid the a.h.j. to pass line and loade wires u the same conduit.
How many refrigerators and freezers does a family with 12 kids have? Lord, I have 3 refrigerators and two freezers with two little kids plus mom's wine fridge. These units are good for 4-5 days. Of course, if you change your own oil and can adjust valves if warranted you can get them going again for another 4-5 days. I have the portable 17500 Generac but I think I'm going to get a standby probably 26KW or perhaps liquid cooled.
Hahaha not enough! Two large chest freezers, about to add a third.
Very informative. Thank you! I am thinking of getting this exact model. Did you think it was loud or too noisy when it was running?
It’s not bad at all. It’s quieter than a standard portable generator because of the enclosure.
Love your video and this is the second time watching. One dealer states they would not and was told by Generac to lock out a heat pump because it would cause problem with the generator. They won't even do a delay start for a heat pump. What are your thoughts, was looking to get 24kw? Thanks.
2 days 😂. I was out for over two weeks. Now what you need to ask yourself. Do you have enough gas on hand for more then a week or two? I had enough, but after that I made sure I had enough for 2 months. But now that I have solar and just use the generator to charge the batteries when there’s not a lot of sun out.
I recommend to look into solar if you can. Remember, the nail that sticks out gets hammered.
Yeah we were blessed to not be without power very long. I do want to get some solar for sure.
@@MaynardFamilyHomestead if you know your way around electricity, then you should make your own system and save yourself thousands. With the system I got that I built. From the batteries to the solar, I got everything a little at a time. Price was around $7000. If I brought the batteries already set up and looks neat. Plus have someone install the solar. Everything would had cost me closer to $20,000 and I have 99% of my house on the system. So you see how much you can save on doing it yourself. Just CZcams DIY off grid or DIY Powerwall .
That’s awesome! I’m definitely not a solar guru, but I did hook one system up back in my electrician days. It was featured in Solar Pro magazine, but we’re talking at least 10-12 years ago. It was a simple, grid back feeding system, so we hooked the panels right into the inverter and back into the grid. We also hooked up a generator that was run by waste of a horse farm. The Tumblr system turned horse poop fuel, which was dried using the generator exhaust. It was a pretty neat system. The guy we did it for, his name was Chris Morrison, he did a lot of neat stuff.
@@MaynardFamilyHomestead oh really, then you got this. I’m far from being a pro. But I did watch a lot of CZcams and it helped a lot. But you got this.
@@iiinsaiiiwhere did you get your panels from if you don’t mind me asking? I’ve seen a few sites but don’t know which ones are legit.
Run it an hour and off an hour. You'll get twice the run time and not be too uncomfrotable.
Are you using propane?
Wow -24 hrs should be $144 one day expensive yes but better than not having power.
Wow, two days and $27,000 or more I would just go on vacation
How can i low the engine
1.8 gallons per hour! That is about 115$ per day at my gas prices of 2.67$ per gallon where I live. For me that generator is ovekill, but if you need that much power it may be good value for your situation. I have a smaller 9500 Watt inverter generator, but my house if pretty small. It should go about 12 hours or so on 6.6 gallons at half load. 18ish hours at 25% load, but it puts out a lot less power than that.
Do you have one or two 200A panels in your home?
Just one.
@@MaynardFamilyHomestead How large is your pool? How many gallons?
@@scothubbard532326,000 gallons.
@@MaynardFamilyHomestead I'm not trying to be noisy or all in your business, I promise. I'm trying to see what size its going to take for my home. My pool is 44,000 gallons and I have (2) 200 amp panels that supply my home with power. Its 3800 sq ft.
@randalhubbard4932 you might want to look at the 48KW, that will definitely run everything.
200A. Should be more than enough to run the house as if the power never went out.
wouldn't a natural gas generac be better?
That generator is both natural gas and propane by the flip of a switch. More rural people such as myself dont have access to natural gas so we are stuck with the more expensive propane (that needs to be refilled)
No solar/wind? with all that land and roof top
Installing solar panels would have been beneficial even for a family of a dozen.
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Solar and wind are not viable energy backup power options. Generators are old, expensive technology. Imagine running your car to power your home. I can share a simple solution with you if you're interested.
@Nikky-io6yv I would like to have my own nuclear reactor, but I don’t think that’s gonna fly.
What kind of "Fuel"? Propane, gas, Diesel???
Propane
More & more class action law suits...50% failure rate. Real junk. As per the Better Business Bureau complaints.
That's because of people like you who complain about everything.
@@dmor5556 Not even close! I'm motivated by experience with a vast verity of equipment & that I don't like to see people being taken advantage of!!