Cost of propane vs gas generator.
I have read a lot about the pro/con of gas/propane generators. I have an almost new champion 75537i 3100 watt remote start inverter gas generator. I am in the process of purchasing a used FW that com...
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For any given power load, using the same size engine
You will burn more propane than gas to carry that load
If LP and gas are the same price, then it's cheaper to burn gas
Also the Onan has a bigger engine
If gas is $3 gal, then LP needs to be $2 gal, for it to cost Less for the same amount of work
This is the conclusions, i have come too
Because
The amount of energy per gallon at price per gallon equals work per dollar
And lp had less energy per gallon
Gas is easier to find, and usually cost less per gallon when going off the beaten path
There is something to be said for pushing the button on the built in Onan on a rainy morning,
There are pros and cons each way
I hope this helps you
You will burn more propane than gas to carry that load
If LP and gas are the same price, then it's cheaper to burn gas
Also the Onan has a bigger engine
If gas is $3 gal, then LP needs to be $2 gal, for it to cost Less for the same amount of work
This is the conclusions, i have come too
Because
The amount of energy per gallon at price per gallon equals work per dollar
And lp had less energy per gallon
Gas is easier to find, and usually cost less per gallon when going off the beaten path
There is something to be said for pushing the button on the built in Onan on a rainy morning,
There are pros and cons each way
I hope this helps you
