Portable whole home generator use

Not worth it due to the amount of gas it will go through, you would be better off with a regular NG standby unit.

Based on the generjunk specs I just looked up, that would be a 30 hp vtwin sucking down 15 gallons of gas every 10 hours at half load. So you would need over 30 gallons a day if you ran about half load, if you believe their numbers.

NG unit that size is not that much more expensive, and for now a little cheaper to operate per 24 hours.

You could probably get away with 15 kw but that would be like running your vehicle at almost red line all the the time. Not good long term, you really want your generator running at about 60-70% for prolonged periods of time. Also natural gas is a lot better if that’s a option.

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Aside from the above mentioned- if you are looking for a portable- I have an 80kw Multiquip Diesel generator with a 150 gallon diesel tank and a John Deere whisperquiet motor that I bought used from United Rentals just after Katrina for $4000.00 and it came with a 2 year service contract. I then had my electrician back fed my panel with a switch and have used it several times since then to run all of my house. I was out for 3 weeks during Gustav and it paid for itself there.

I use it for other projects across the region so it’s not exclusive for my home which was one reason I bought it, also the price. I’ve put a fuel transfer pump and a battery on it only and once a year or so I bring it to United and they do a load bank diagnostic on it for $100.00.

I realize it’s overkill size wise but it’s what they were selling and it was a great deal and pretty much could run my whole street but they have smaller units and all rental companies including the generator rental companies sell used and all offer service contracts. And it burns very little fuel and I burn no tax off road diesel.

Just a thought and an option. It’s not for everyone and I only use it when I know I’ll need something long term. An afternoon thunderstorm that knocks out the power I’m not hooking it up. Also I have plenty of room to keep it in a covered barn.

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put it in your truck moron...

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Probably drives a Chevy volt.

I missed the part where OP has gas appliances, how does he have gas appliance yet can’t have a gas generator hooked up?

I'm looking at going with a dual fuel portable 10K+ watt generator for my whole-home use. I'll hook up manual transfer switch and quick connect to my gas line.

Although the generac/briggs whole home permanent setup looks really good, I don't know if i want to spend $10k

I bought one of the 9250 watt gens from
Harbor freight. It will run about 10 hours on a tank of fuel . I don’t run the central AC’s or dryer. We have it to keep the fridges and freezers cold plus tv, lights , internet , window units etc. I have it wired into my main panel.

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Keys about the house: Gas stove/oven Gas on demand water heater Wood burning insert with blower on north end of house Gas burning insert on south end of house Electric dryer (not a must to use)

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Then how are you going to supply these gas appliances. If you are going to use propane just get a bigger tank

I thought about the pto generator but think it would be too much on the wife.


Id love to fall in to one of those 80kw deals too