How do I test fuel efficiency of generator?
I have a Generac propane powered generator in my 2000 Arctic Fox truck camper. I believe it is a 3600W unit although it could be 3800W. I would like to find out how much fuel it uses per hour with...
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smkettner wrote:
Remove the tanks before and after the test and weigh them.
Simpler still:
Stick a bathroom scale under the operational tank, read the weight, run the A/C for a few hours, and read again.
FYI, if it helps:
There are 21,548 BTU's in one pound of propane.
(Since it actually changes volume according to temperature, weight is really the only way to get a real reading of how much propane is used.)
