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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Some owner's manual will list the fuel consumption at different loads. My Onan manual for my 2.5KW propane shows half load, quarter load, etc. for planning I use the half load figure of 1.5 lbs of propane per hour. Since propane weighs about 4.5 lbs per gallon, I expect to get about 3 hours per gallon, running my AC. Without the AC, it will be closer to the quarter load figure.
The figures for your generator should be available in your manual or on line at the Generac site. Otherwise, as mentioned above, weigh your tank before and after running for an hour.
The figures for your generator should be available in your manual or on line at the Generac site. Otherwise, as mentioned above, weigh your tank before and after running for an hour.
