how much does it cost to run a propane generator per kilo watt as compared to what an electric power company?

November 28, 2007 at 05:55 PM by sanquirk | Posted in Engineering

Q: trying to see how much it would cost me to run a propane generator compared to buying electricity from a power company

December 02, 2007 at 09:06 AM by lpgnh3

A: Without knowing your cost's of propane per gallon and your electric rates this question can't be answered.

The real issue in what you're proposing is not the cost, but rather the type of generator you have. Most generators are not designed for constant use, rather only...

2 Comments

  • amansscientiae says:
    November 28, 2007 at 12:00 AM
    It will cost more. If it wouldn't, your utility would run on propane.

    :-)
  • jbjt05 says:
    November 28, 2007 at 12:00 AM
    i cant give you numbers at the moment because i havnt got them

    but i would seriously suspect your generator being more expensive.

    you have the cost of the generator itself, which will run at something like 40%...

Propane Generator - 139 items found


NewGenerator Portable Propane Natural Gas Tri-Fuel Kit
Pre-assembled -No Cutting Frame -12mm Adapter! 6-17kW
$229.00 Buy It Now: $255.00
Bids: 0
End time: 08-Sep-10 21:16:36 PDT
NewGenerator Portable Propane Natural Gas Tri-Fuel Kit
1- 5kW: Honda, Generac, Yamaha, B&S,- No Cutting Frame
$175.00 Buy It Now: $195.00
Bids: 0
End time: 08-Sep-10 21:15:51 PDT
Dual Fuel Generator Gas or Propane 5000 Watt EGT138
$599.99
Bids: 0
End time: 10-Sep-10 19:13:39 PDT
NewNEW 16hp Dual Fuel Gas & PROPANE 10000 Watt Generator
Free Shipping + 1 Yr Warranty + Elec Start+ Lowest cost
$977.97
Bids: 1
End time: 04-Sep-10 16:44:29 PDT
Generator, 45kw Generac Heavy Duty, Propane
Works Fine - No Reserve!
$4,400.00
Bids: 0
End time: 08-Sep-10 10:21:25 PDT
VANGUARD 16HP V-TWIN BRIGGS STRATTON GENERATOR PROPANE
$849.95
Bids: 0
End time: 10-Sep-10 09:55:00 PDT
Propane Generator 12000 watts
$3,500.00 Buy It Now: $3,900.00
Bids: 0
End time: 10-Sep-10 09:40:41 PDT
Onan Generator 60 KW and Asco Transfer Switch Propane
Just taken out in working condition. Housed
$5,500.00
Bids: 0
End time: 10-Sep-10 08:51:11 PDT
NewETQ 3500 WT Portable LP Propane Generator
$539.95 Buy It Now
Bids: 0
End time: 05-Sep-10 14:42:54 PDT
NewETQ 3500 WT Portable LP Propane Generator
$539.95 Buy It Now
Bids: 0
End time: 05-Sep-10 14:41:21 PDT
View more items

Injured Modesto firefighter in a coma

Sep 05, 2010

The other firefighter injured in the inferno, Jason Clevenger, is expected to be released from Doctors Medical Center in Modesto in several days. He may be transferred to the UC Davis overcook center to consult with burn specialists, Battalion Chief Hugo Patino said.

Clevenger, 32, is notify and in good spirits, Patino said. "He wants to get back at it as soon as he can," Patino said. Clevenger was burned over 10 percent of his substance.

Doctors at first thought Adams, 46, had burns on about 30 percent of his body. Now they say Adams suffered third-to a considerable extent burns — the most serious kind — on close to 50 percent of his body, including both hands, Arete said.

Adams is on a ventilator in a medically induced coma. The coma is meant to keep Adams' body at be idle so he can heal, Ridge said. Adams had surgery Monday morning that allowed doctors to evaluate his burns, Top edge said.

Source: Modesto Bee

Array

This is my generator running on propane. See the steps on how I converted it from gas to propane here at this site www.instructables.com

ETQ PG30P11 3,500 Watt 7 HP 208cc 4-Cycle OHV Propane Powered Portable Generator

Eastern Tools & Equipment

List Price: $429.99
Price: $429.99

Product Details

  • ETQ 7 HP 4 stroke air cooled OHV engine with low oil shut down
  • 3000 running watts/3500 max watts
  • Less than 65 db

Customer Reviews

  • Propane Generator
    This filler was purchased for use at home and when traveling in a fifth wheel. It does not victual the wattage needed for large items but will keep the a/c unit running in a 30 amp trailer which is substantial for summer use. It did provide power...
    2010-09-03 (Victoria, Tx.) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 4

All Power America APG3560 6,000 Watt 13 HP OHV Propane Powered Generator with Electric Start & Wheel Kit

All Power America

List Price: $999.99
Price: $824.99
You Save: $175.00 (18%)

Product Details

  • Hour meter for easy maintenance
  • Non-CARB Compliant/Not For Sale In California
  • 6000 watt surge/5000 watt rated

Customer Reviews

  • Gentron 6000 propane POS
    I have to correspond with the person warning you away from this brand. I've had one for about 2 years now. It has a toal of 2 hours on it and now I can't get it to even run except with a denounce of ether in the airfilter. Then it runs till the...
    2010-08-14 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 1

Steele Products SP-GL350 3,500 Watt 4-Cycle Propane Powered Portable Generator

Steele Products

List Price: $499.99
Price: $499.99

Product Details

  • 6.5 HP
  • Non-CARB Compliant/Not For Sale In California
  • 10 running hours