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How long can a Generac run continuously?
Posted on 8/29/21 at 1:09 pm
Posted on 8/29/21 at 1:09 pm
Thx
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Posted on 8/29/21 at 1:09 pm to Lebowski
A lot of people are about to find out
Posted on 8/29/21 at 1:09 pm to Lebowski
Until it runs out of fuel.
Posted on 8/29/21 at 1:10 pm to Lebowski
depends on how big your gas tank, the load you put on it, the size of the engine...or is it Propane? etc etc etc
Posted on 8/29/21 at 1:10 pm to Lebowski
As long as they gave a fuel source, they should run
Posted on 8/29/21 at 1:12 pm to Lebowski
I think the manual says to change the oil every 50 hrs or so. If you let it sit for a min when you refuel it you should be okay. But if you’re out for a few days, won’t hurt to change it probably at least once a week
Posted on 8/29/21 at 1:13 pm to Lebowski
They can go for a long while. Ibe rsn one for a week before. Nowadays I'll give it a break at night
Posted on 8/29/21 at 1:14 pm to cypresstiger
Natural gas whole house generator
Posted on 8/29/21 at 1:15 pm to Lebowski
100 hour if air cooled.
Posted on 8/29/21 at 1:15 pm to Lebowski
Depending on model I think the oil needs to be changed at about 8 days if running 24/7. A 500 gallon propane should last about that time was well based on what a friend told me
Posted on 8/29/21 at 1:16 pm to DaphneTigah
That is between oil changes. I would recommend shutting it down after 12 hours of run time to let it cool. Also check The oil bc they do burn oil. (Air cooled Gen run at 3600rpm)
Posted on 8/29/21 at 1:16 pm to Lebowski
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Natural gas whole house generator
Oh then you’re pretty good for a while. Mine was serviced a month ago
Posted on 8/29/21 at 1:17 pm to elprez00
Mine is almost a year old and was serviced a few weeks ago. Hoping it runs until the power is back on
This post was edited on 8/29/21 at 1:18 pm
Posted on 8/29/21 at 1:18 pm to Lebowski
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How long can a Generac run continuously?
Not as long as a Caterpillar.
Posted on 8/29/21 at 1:22 pm to Lebowski
Rest it for 1 hour every 24 hours of continuous run. Top off the oil
Completely change the oil and filter after ~200 hours
Completely change the oil and filter after ~200 hours
Posted on 8/29/21 at 1:25 pm to Lebowski
Knew some people that stayed for Laura and had a whole home Generac so maintained power the whole time. Their gas bill was over $1,000 the following month 
This post was edited on 8/29/21 at 1:26 pm
Posted on 8/29/21 at 1:26 pm to Areddishfish
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Their gas bill was over $1,000 the following month
that's actually dirt cheap
Posted on 8/29/21 at 1:27 pm to Areddishfish
Dang, how long was “whole time” ?
Posted on 8/29/21 at 1:28 pm to Lebowski
Til the cows come home
Posted on 8/29/21 at 1:29 pm to Lebowski
Around 350 hours.
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