Just got a new inverter generator and want to run only on propane after initial break in. Worried about cold climate use of propane at 0ºF. Based on some power and propane evaporation tables at motor snorkel (ttps://motorsnorkel.com/propane-consumption-rate-2/), looks like I need the following:
5kw generator at 50% load uses: 50k BTU per hour
40# propane tank puts out 12.6K BTU per hour at 0ºF
50k/12.6k= 4 - 40# propane tanks in parallel
This will give me enough evaporation at 0ºF to run my 5kw generator at 2500kw for charging. Is this correct? If so where the hell do I get a 4 propane tank parallel connector..lol.
5kw generator at 50% load uses: 50k BTU per hour
40# propane tank puts out 12.6K BTU per hour at 0ºF
50k/12.6k= 4 - 40# propane tanks in parallel
This will give me enough evaporation at 0ºF to run my 5kw generator at 2500kw for charging. Is this correct? If so where the hell do I get a 4 propane tank parallel connector..lol.