Time for a generator!

Cobalt · 05-08-2017, 07:18 AM

A propane company will only fill a tank to 80% of capacity. Therefore, a 500 gallon tank will offer 400 gallons of propane when filled. There is no guarantee the tank will be immediately refilled after each use, and having extra capacity compared to a 250 gallon tank (200 capacity) is a good move.

I installed a Kohler 20kw generator fifteen years ago. The engine is a Ford inline four cylinder which was a small commercial engine at the time. It has a 2000 watt block heater which adds about $60-$80 a month to the cost of electricity during the cold months.

Estimates are 2-4 gallons of propane per hour for a 14kw generator, and 4-6 gallons per hour for a 20kw depending on load.

My generator has been relatively trouble free, and for any issues I use Rowan Electric.

05-08-2017, 07:18 AM	#8
Cobalt Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 130 Thanks: 70 Thanked 33 Times in 25 Posts	A propane company will only fill a tank to 80% of capacity. Therefore, a 500 gallon tank will offer 400 gallons of propane when filled. There is no guarantee the tank will be immediately refilled after each use, and having extra capacity compared to a 250 gallon tank (200 capacity) is a good move. I installed a Kohler 20kw generator fifteen years ago. The engine is a Ford inline four cylinder which was a small commercial engine at the time. It has a 2000 watt block heater which adds about $60-$80 a month to the cost of electricity during the cold months. Estimates are 2-4 gallons of propane per hour for a 14kw generator, and 4-6 gallons per hour for a 20kw depending on load. My generator has been relatively trouble free, and for any issues I use Rowan Electric.

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