Thread: Onan 5500 Gold Generator Information
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Old 04-22-2015, 03:13 AM   #7
bncinwv
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The specs on the generator are .8 gallons per hour burn rate at 1/2 load and 1.1 gallons per hour at full load. 30 pound tank holds about 7 gallons of propane. Do the math. With 30 pound tanks and running air conditioner, I do not believe two tanks will last three days. Just want to make sure you are aware of the burn rates.
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I don't believe I've ever seen a burn rate chart for certain make and models of generators, refrigerators, furnaces, cook tops....well you get the idea. I expect it would be useful.
Or not.
Here is a link to the spec sheets for the Onan generators, average burn rates (usage) are included in the spec sheets:

Onan Generator Specs

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