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''Even the larger ones, like the 5500 watt Generac are not made for continuous operation. They are meant to run for up to a tank's worth of fuel, then need to cool off."-TR
I have a Coleman 6500 upright that has a converter that allows me to run it on gasoline or natural gas from the city. I used it for 14 days after Katrina (I was one of the lucky ones.) It got very hot. I turned it off to cool down about every 4-6 hours. I didn't run it much at night, primarily due to lack of need, but also because it is extremely loud and no one else in our area had lights. No way to hear unwelcome visitors. Also, I was afraid of the heat build up. No way to claim wind damage on a generator fire. I'm thinking about a whole house model on my next home. I have to say, between here and the "Be Prepared" thread, it's a one stop shop for generator education!
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