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nevadanick
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Nov 25, 2013

Dsl genset fuel consumption ?

Do any of you know how much fuel an hour an 8kw Cummins genset uses ? I need to run a genset for a month or so and am trying to figure out a somewhat economical unit to use.

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  • nevadanick wrote:
    Thank You for the answer. Not to be rude but i dont have a manual as i dont own one. I am looking to buy one.


    I apologize for the appearance of rudeness! I guess my DW is right, I am getting to be.a crabby old ....:o
  • Reading between the lines of the OP post, it sounds like he is wanting to buy one, not curious about one he has.
  • Thank You for the answer. Not to be rude but i dont have a manual as i dont own one. I am looking to buy one.
  • Not to be rude, but on page 30 of your manual you will find that at no load .13 gal/hr, 50% load .49 gal/hr and 100% load .96 gal/hr. Depending on how many hours you run it and loading, I typically use 15 gal/week with reaonably heavy AC usage. Your mileage may vary. Very seldom is the genny running at 100% load.