How long can it run on a 1 lb tank of propane?
2019772
The directions say it takes 1/2 pound of propane a day to run, so that would be 2 days. However, the connector fits a 20 lb tank not a small can. I haven't tried it yet, but will get the big cylinder when I do.
2019773
The small tanks are two lbs. They will run it for about four days...1/2 lb per day.
2019774
Just looked at the manual and it says ".5 Lbs / 24 Hours" so I'd imagine that you'd get one to two full days from one small can of propane.
2275310
Generac lists this answer on their website as a spec sheet. As the generator can run on either 20 or 30 lb tanks I'll provide both answers. Luckily I don't have first hand data for this question.20 lbs = 4.75 hrs @ half load30 lbs = 7 hrs @ half loadYou can follow this link and select "Spec Sheet" and get the answer direct from them along with other data.http://www.generac.com/Portables/LPSeries/LP5500/
2272516
I run my 7500 watt gen set on natural gas. One time I did try using propane just to see how it would work with a 20 pound tank and it seemed to do well. Don't remember what the size of the hose but I think it was 3/8 inch.
2262514
I have my tank 8 feet away from the burner, as for the propane consumption a full 20 lb tank lasted me about 9-10 hours
2275309
Dear Friend, I have this item, but have not ran it long enough to give first hand info on this part. HOWEVER, much research including reading the Owners Manual & other peoples reviews, leads me to believe appx 8 hours is a good estimate. Seems like if you run a light load, you might stretch it to almost 10 hours. This is for a 20 lbs. Tank. I have based my back-up supply on 8 hours and have decided to be happy for any minutes I get past that mark. Good luck, R2
1633579
when I got it it took about 20 minutes to put the wheels and handle on, hooked it up to a 20 lb propane tank and it turned over very easily. We had a localized power outage, I wheeled it out, hung a tarp to protect it from the rain, hooked it up to a propane tank, two pulls and it was going, no problems at all. Figure for 60 lbs propane per 24 hours of run time. Propane doesn't go bad, and a gasoline generator will use about 7 or 8 gallons of gas for 12 hours, so.....I am very happy with this generator.
417875
I have never run it all day. Usually in the evenings when i get home and maybe 3-4 hours if needed. The tank lasts several weeks on low-med. but make sure you turn the propane tank OFF when your not using it. I have 2 units and the one leaks ever so slightly at the connection. So i just turn it off. I am going to see if i can get a new hose connection for it cause it shouldn't be like that.
99474
Lisa ,,, It will take any small standard propane tank. You can also connect a large 20 Gallon tank to it with a hose. I have had mine for a year now and it is working just fine with just basic cleaning now and then. I cook steaks burgers hot dog just fine and have made pan cakes and cooked eggs and bacon on it. No problem starting it with built in starter. Just turn on the gas wait a few seconds and hit the ignition button and it will ignite. you may have to hit the ignition button two or three times at times but that is not a prob. for me.
1666609
Only if you get the propane model (LP) If you hook propane to a gas model you will burn your houes down!!A small tank wont last to long I dont know how long.
1048981
This heater requires at least a 100 pound propane tank for use. It cannot be used with a 20 lb. BBQ tank.
1937247
Per another site (https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081023082349AAiiA4y) there are 433,000 BTU in a 20lb (BBQ size) tank. At max, the Mr Heater is rated for 45,000BTU/hr. 433,000/45,000 = 9.62 hours of run time.At min, it is rated at 10,000BTU/hr. 433,000/10,000 = 43.3 hours of run time.
1927729
I have this hooked to my house natural gas. It produces a great deal of heat with a significant gas flow. Although I haven't tried it with Propane I would guess a 20lb tank would be inadequate for the type of gas flow and heat produced.
552264
Propane weighs approx. 4.2 lbs per gal. This is a 1 gal. tank that holds approx. .8 gal when you fill it at 80% which is what the installed OPD (overfill prevention device) will allow. Therefore the tank should hold app 3.39 lbs. on first fill. Yours is full! :-)
1042080
I would say a 20 lb propane tank would last 1-2 hours with it on full. I'd also recommend that you get the squeeze-switch so that it only has a pilot running when you don't need it. This also increases the safety significantly if you drop it.
1638631
Hi Clyde: It takes the small propane tank (16.4 fl oz.) which actually lasts a very long time. There is an adaptor you can buy for the big, regular propane tank. I have really enjoyed this bbq, it cooks very well and is easy to clean. Good luck.
1992786
Not directly to it. First you would have to get an adapter at Walmart to connect the 1 pound tank to an RV pressure regulator which has a coupling designed to connect to a larger RV tank. Between the stove top and regulator you would attach an appropriate length of propane gas line. If you want to connect a 1 pound tank directly you'll need to get a camping stove made to use that way. GT
2194871
Good Afternoon,A 20lb propane tank will last about 18-20hrs of use with the Eccotemp L5.