wheelieking71
Diamond
- Joined
- Jan 2, 2013
- Location
- Gilbert, AZ
Okay, I know this is dumb (maybe).....
But, fairly large 3-ph genny's, say? 80-100KVA, what would be cheaper to run? Propane or diesel?
I used to work for a guy that powered his machine-shop with a CAT 3-ph genny for a while. I seem to remember needing to fill the 100ish gallon tank once a week?
It has been many years, and it wasn't my job. But, I'm pretty sure that is about how much fuel he was burning in 40-50hrs.
I wish I knew how big the unit was! But, I just don't know (and the numbers would have meant nothing to me then).
But, I know what machines he was running. I am going to assume it was at around 60KVA. It was a CAT genny with ironically a Deere 4cyl diesel, I know that much.
Right now, off-road diesel is under $3 most places. So, if a genny used 150gal/wk? We're looking at roughly $1800/mo in fuel costs.
This isn't too far off what I'm paying the power company. I assume the diesel is more efficient than propane. But, I honestly don't know?
But, fairly large 3-ph genny's, say? 80-100KVA, what would be cheaper to run? Propane or diesel?
I used to work for a guy that powered his machine-shop with a CAT 3-ph genny for a while. I seem to remember needing to fill the 100ish gallon tank once a week?
It has been many years, and it wasn't my job. But, I'm pretty sure that is about how much fuel he was burning in 40-50hrs.
I wish I knew how big the unit was! But, I just don't know (and the numbers would have meant nothing to me then).
But, I know what machines he was running. I am going to assume it was at around 60KVA. It was a CAT genny with ironically a Deere 4cyl diesel, I know that much.
Right now, off-road diesel is under $3 most places. So, if a genny used 150gal/wk? We're looking at roughly $1800/mo in fuel costs.
This isn't too far off what I'm paying the power company. I assume the diesel is more efficient than propane. But, I honestly don't know?