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Does the 200 amp service entrance switch include an accessible 200 amp breaker?
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FREE SHIPPING - Generac GUARDIAN Standby Generator - 17 kW/16 kW, Aluminum, 200 Amp Service Rated Nexus Smart Switch, Model# 6053

Item# 21954
This Generac GUARDIAN Series Air-Cooled Automatic Standby Generator provides peace of mind with 24/7 automatic power protection from blackouts whether you are home or away. Engine: Generac OHVI V-Twin, Engine Displacement (cc): 992, Rated Watts (kW): 17 kW LP, 16 kW NG, Rated Watts LP (kW): 17, Rated Watts NG (kW): 16, Volts: 240, Amps: 70.8 LP, 66.6 NG, Engine Cooling: Air cooled, Start Type: Automatic, Phase: Single, Noise Level (dB): 66, Transfer Switch: 200 A service rated Nexus Smart Switch, Fuel Type: LP or NG, Enclosure: Aluminum, Fuel Capacity (gal.): Continuous, Mounting Pad: Composite, Battery Required: Yes, Battery Included: No, Auto Shutdown: Yes, Safety Alerts: Yes, UL Listed: Yes, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 48 x 25 x 29 Back up preselected circuits or the whole house within seconds of a power outage Permanently installed generator runs on LP or natural gas External main circuit breaker, system status LED Handsfree operation: no fueling, no manual starting, no extension cords True Power™ technology for safe operation of sensitive electronics Generac OHVI® engine for long-run, long-life operation Quiet-Test™ ultra-quiet self-test feature Steel enclosure with Rhino Coat® paint finish for extra durability Nexus™ Smart Switch (NEMA 3R T), indoor/outdoor switch Flexible fuel line connector Composite mounting pad Installation guide Easy installation UL listed
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Questions & Answers for FREE SHIPPING - Generac GUARDIAN Standby Generator - 17 kW/16 kW, Aluminum, 200 Amp Service Rated Nexus Smart Switch, Model# 6053

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What is the fuel consuption NG

How much natural gas is used per hour at 1/2 load.
asked 3 months, 1 week ago
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 - Quad Cities
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For the 17kW standby generator, the fuel volume and pressure requirements for natural gas at full load are 5-7” water column at 261,000 BTU/hr. For half load, the fuel volume and pressure requirements are 5-7” water column at 183,000 BTU/hr.
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Generac
 - Waukesha, WI
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This generator uses 183 cubic feet per hour of natural gas at 1/2 load.
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How much natural gas is used per hour at 1/2 load.

I asked this question previously but apparently was mis-understood because I did not get the answer that I was looking for. So I will re-state the question more clearly.
How many therms of natural gas does this generator use in one hour running at 1/2 load. And how many therms of natural gas does this generator use in one hour at full load ? Thank You for you reply.

p.s Please reply in therms as that is how I am billed for my natural gas useage.
asked 3 months, 1 week ago
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 - Quad Cities
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For the 17kW standby generator, the fuel volume and pressure requirements for natural gas at full load are 5-7” water column at 261,000 BTU/hr. For half load, the fuel volume and pressure requirements are 5-7” water column at 183,000 BTU/hr. 1 therm = 100,000 BTU's.
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Generac
 - Waukesha, WI
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The fuel volume and pressure requirements for natural gas at full load are 5-7” water column at 261,000 BTU/hr. For half load, the fuel volume and pressure requirements are 5-7” water column at 183,000 BTU/hr. 1 therm = 100,000 BTU's.
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Can this run on gasoline

If natural gas is cutoff, can this be adapted to run on gasoline?, are there any that you sell which are tri-fuel or able to be modified to tri-fuel for backup?
asked 8 months ago
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No, this will not run on gasoline. At this time we don't offer a tri-fuel unit.
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How much fuel,(L.P.) does this burn per hour?

asked 7 months ago
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gus9552
 - Kent City, MI
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At full load this generator would use about 2.57 gallons per hour on propane.
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How clean an electrical signal does this unit produce? I need computer-grade electrical output... does this produce that?

asked 7 months ago
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This item is specifically designed to run clean stable power for sensitive electronics.
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