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<blockquote data-quote="KG5VW" data-source="post: 3862570" data-attributes="member: 41673"><p>You want 10KW by your post but if you are running on backup are there some things you can do without to require a smaller generator to get by? If you stagger your loads startup sequence you might be surprized how much stuff you can actually use simultaneously. I have a Predator 3500 portable that I can run the deep freeze, fridge, and AC unit (heat pump) ONLY IF I start each one about 30 seconds apart. The startup on compressor type equipment is what draws the most power. Also, if your home is well insulated you can run the AC to cool it down, turn it off and then run the other items. Running a genny on gasoline is expensive too. I can get about 7 to 9 hours run time on 3 gallons in my Predator, not bad but after about 3 days of constant use it starts to add up. ONG if available would certainly be much cheaper and cleaner burning if you had that availble. 10KW??? Well, if you want to but you may not need that much power.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="KG5VW, post: 3862570, member: 41673"] You want 10KW by your post but if you are running on backup are there some things you can do without to require a smaller generator to get by? If you stagger your loads startup sequence you might be surprized how much stuff you can actually use simultaneously. I have a Predator 3500 portable that I can run the deep freeze, fridge, and AC unit (heat pump) ONLY IF I start each one about 30 seconds apart. The startup on compressor type equipment is what draws the most power. Also, if your home is well insulated you can run the AC to cool it down, turn it off and then run the other items. Running a genny on gasoline is expensive too. I can get about 7 to 9 hours run time on 3 gallons in my Predator, not bad but after about 3 days of constant use it starts to add up. ONG if available would certainly be much cheaper and cleaner burning if you had that availble. 10KW??? Well, if you want to but you may not need that much power. [/QUOTE]
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