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<blockquote data-quote="thill" data-source="post: 520567" data-attributes="member: 4972">$50/day isn&#039;t bad for a whole-house system.&nbsp;&nbsp; Better than $100!Something I&#039;ve learned is to unplug EVERYTHING that isn&#039;t necessary.&nbsp;&nbsp; Many things have a &quot;parasite load&quot; even when off.&nbsp; TVs, printers, computers, toasters, coffee makers and the list goes on and on.&nbsp; &nbsp; Plug it in when you need to use it.When I first start my generator, it will not go into eco-mode until I do my thing of unplugging unused stuff.&nbsp;&nbsp; Once I do, it will idle way down and sip fuel, Lights, TV and computer won&#039;t kick it up, only when something big, like the well pump, water heater or stove comes on.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Being careful is a big factor in only using 5 gal/day, besides having an efficient generator to start with.Of course, if the power is only going to be out for a few hours, I don&#039;t worry about it.&nbsp; But we have had several times where it was out for a week or more, then it matters a lot.&nbsp;&nbsp; It&#039;s not so much about cost, but during a disaster, getting more fuel can be a problem, so the less you use, the longer you can keep things going.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="thill, post: 520567, member: 4972"] $50/day isn't bad for a whole-house system. Better than $100! Something I've learned is to unplug EVERYTHING that isn't necessary. Many things have a "parasite load" even when off. TVs, printers, computers, toasters, coffee makers and the list goes on and on. Plug it in when you need to use it. When I first start my generator, it will not go into eco-mode until I do my thing of unplugging unused stuff. Once I do, it will idle way down and sip fuel, Lights, TV and computer won't kick it up, only when something big, like the well pump, water heater or stove comes on. Being careful is a big factor in only using 5 gal/day, besides having an efficient generator to start with. Of course, if the power is only going to be out for a few hours, I don't worry about it. But we have had several times where it was out for a week or more, then it matters a lot. It's not so much about cost, but during a disaster, getting more fuel can be a problem, so the less you use, the longer you can keep things going. [/QUOTE]

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