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That's exactly what I was thinking, but I'm no electrician so needed others to confirm. Bigbandguy: How is the 17k on fuel consumption when running at low loads? Specs say 10hrs at 50% with a 16gal tank but I'm wondering how accurate that is. theoldwizard1: We've got a wood burning insert...

I'm asking if the 17.5k provides anymore power compared to the 15k, since in both cases it's limited by a 50a outlet on the generator and 50a breaker on the panel.

We have an interlock kit installed in our panel with a 50a breaker and a 50a inlet box on the garage. We are undecided between 2 Generac generators: 1) 15,000 continuous watts 22,500 surge 2) 17,500 continuous watts 26,250 surge Since both generators have a 50a receptacle and the breaker on the...

We're getting an interlock kit setup for our panel and we're figuring out what generator size that we need to run our geothermal. We also have a well pump, 80gal electric hot water, refrigerator, chest freezer, and LED bulbs throughout; but they can be turned on independently if the generator...