How much propane does this use? One 20il tank will heat how many showers or gallons?
1045587
i had a roommate and averaged 1 tank every 3 months, now it's just me and i'm averaging 1 tank every 6 months. (i use mine inside my home in the bathroom)
1045588
Hi, we use ours daily for showers, dishes, dog washes, clothes washing etc. Heavy use uses one bbq propane tank in 2.5 months, and this is for 3 people. Be sure to change out your batteries every other bbq tank exchange. There are 2 D batteries for igniting to keep it totally electricity free. This unit remains one of the best purchases we've made. This unit performs time and time again without fail. VERY HAPPY with it.
1045589
I can't answer you with a specific gallon amount but I can tell you that I've been using mine for probably 20 weekends over the last year, averaging about 2 showers per weekend, and I haven't gone thru a tank yet.
2275313
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 load 30 lbs = 7 hrs @ half load You 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/
1326291
The smaller tank has less volume of gas, propane is liquid that "boils" to a gas that is the actual fuel. In colder weather smaller tanks have a hard time keeping up with high output. Even a 20 lb. tank won't run burner well if it is really cold. Summer or with a hot work light pointed right at the tank then no reason not to use the smaller tank.
1822072
I am not sure. I'm sorry I cannot be much help but I would suggest starting with your propane provider or local plumbing store. you are fortunate to have the big tank to draw on. the little 20 pounders don't last too long and very expensive. good luck in your search!
33369
Bought it awhile back. Its up at my cabin now. Seems to me to be about 18 wide by 24 tall. Works great for outdoors. Ambient water in the summertime it reaches almost hot enough to have to add cold water when taking a shower, otherwise hot enough for shower or sink water. Believe I get about 8hrs of use froma barbeque size propane tank. Good luck, am every satisfied with this unit. Paul
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.
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/
855622
We live in our trailer from the end of June until labor day, went thru 20# tank in about 3 weeks but that's for all our hot water needs. 2 showers a day and dishes and various other uses. Have now converted to 100# tank that services the rest of the trailer. and I used very little of that.
133815
We have ours set up outside as a shower and separate bath tub. My wife takes a relaxing bath EVERY night and, believe me, if it did not provide the temperature and volume of water she needs I would hear about it. We are both very satisfied with the product. . Slightly over a month into this new system and at 2 showers and 1 bath per day we used one tank 15lb tank of propane.
585103
400 watts is about right. it takes a while to come up to full temp but you can use the propane to speed up the process. I leave mine on full time. always have hot water.
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.
1705454
You have to use 20 pound tank . It comes with a 5 foot hose and regulator for 20 pound tank . You can get adapter to connect to 1 pound canister. I have mine set up to connect to my camping trailer gas supply . It work great any way you set it up.
1209278
This heater will make hot water until you run out of gas. I would estimate for a couple thousand gallons from a 20 pound propane bottle. Should be easy to hook up to a garden hose with an adapter. If you use the hose for the hot water side and make sure it is rated for hot water use .
518303
Sorry for the late response on this! Yes, definitely it works great. I have a 3 bath house that has pressure set to about 80psi, and two showers can run at the same time, but it's about the same as when we had a tank (i.e. if it's winter you have two unhappy showerers.) But overall I'm stoked with the performance and propane savings over our old tank, which I will admit was pretty old (10+ years.) We'd never serviced the tank and I'm sure it was getting pretty well filled up with hard water deposit. I installed it myself, and going in cold with just a few youtube DIY videos under my belt I was able to patch in a few feet of black pipe and connect the unit with flex line, and also cut the ceiling and roof for the exhaust (about 7 feet of vertical run.) Hot water response is a few seconds slower than with the tank, so in our back master bath it takes about 20 seconds for the hot to arrive instead of about 16 seconds as before (YMMV based on distances.) Good luck either way you go.
2048352
I have two pannels for 5,000 gallons, and it is not that warm, you should use around 6 pannels
153877
I have used 3 Tempa 20s to replace other standard water heaters in my apt. complex units. #1, I would not consider a 50 gal water heater as needing a supplement. #2 the Tempra 20 is all you need for a bathroom tub or shower. I am in Wisconsin which is too cold for a 20. and yet they seem to work fine (28s are recommended for this cold climate). You may decide later to forget the 50 gal water heater. Hope this helps. Yes, I would recommend you make this purchase. [If you live in a hard water area, be sure to install a whole house water filter (about $40) ahead of the Tempra or the salts will damage the Tempra flow mechn.] I have used 3 Tempa 20s to replace other standard water heaters in my apt. complex units. #1, I would not consider a 50 gal water heater as needing a supplement. #2 the Tempra 20 is all you need for a bathroom tub or shower. I am in Wisconsin which is too cold for a 20. and yet they seem to work fine (28s are recommended for this cold climate). You may decide later to forget the 50 gal water heater. Hope this helps. Yes, I would recommend you make this purchase. [If you live in a hard water area, be sure to install a whole house water filter (about $40) ahead of the Tempra or the salts will... » Read More I have used 3 Tempa 20s to replace other standard water heaters in my apt. complex units. #1, I would not consider a 50 gal water heater as needing a supplement. #2 the Tempra 20 is all you need for a bathroom tub or shower. I am in Wisconsin which is too cold for a 20. and yet they seem to work fine (28s are recommended for this cold climate). You may decide later to forget the 50 gal water heater. Hope this helps. Yes, I would recommend you make this purchase. [If you live in a hard water area, be sure to install a whole house water filter (about $40) ahead of the Tempra or the salts will damage the Tempra flow mechn.] « Show Less
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The installation instructions require a 60 amp circuit beaker. I had mine connected to a 60 then I moved and now have it hooked up to a 50 amp. I had my brother test the amp usage of my unit and it uses between 42 - 44 amps at full draw. It has two heating elements and uses only one at 21 -22 amp draw unless you use enough water to kick in the second unit. Then it draws the full 42 - 44 amps. The heater only uses one heating element for a shower, but if you run the showing and a sink, then it uses both heating elements to meet the demand. They require 60, but mine runs on 50 just fine. I hope that helps with your decision.