Which is the better NG 20KW stand-by generator, the Briggs & Stratton 40346 or the Generac 5875? I'm leaning toward the B&S due to fuel efficiency. I'm interested in those two because they're affordable.
These figures are variable, like EPA MPG figures, so they are more expectation than prediction.
A week w/o power on 1/2 load, the B&S would burn 31,416 cf vs. the Generac's 34,608 cf. Assuming it was full load for a week, the figures are B&S 43,680 and the Generac 49,392. That's a 10% savings with B&S.
Are there any drawbacks to the Briggs I should be aware of? I'll be using a whole house switch, and want the best of those also.
Appreciate any help. Been looking at generators for 3-4 years and now it's time to act. Wife and I both need overnight oxygen, oil furnace, A/C, fridge on a social security budget in central VA.
reybo
These figures are variable, like EPA MPG figures, so they are more expectation than prediction.
A week w/o power on 1/2 load, the B&S would burn 31,416 cf vs. the Generac's 34,608 cf. Assuming it was full load for a week, the figures are B&S 43,680 and the Generac 49,392. That's a 10% savings with B&S.
Are there any drawbacks to the Briggs I should be aware of? I'll be using a whole house switch, and want the best of those also.
Appreciate any help. Been looking at generators for 3-4 years and now it's time to act. Wife and I both need overnight oxygen, oil furnace, A/C, fridge on a social security budget in central VA.
reybo