- Is 6500 watts enough to power my house during an outage?
- It covers essentials: a fridge, furnace blower, lights, router and a few small appliances. It will not run central AC, an electric range and a water heater at the same time. Add up starting watts for anything with a motor before you buy.
- How long does it run on a full tank?
- The 6.9-gallon tank is large for this class. Expect roughly half a day or more at moderate load, less if you are pulling near the full 6500 watts. Actual runtime depends on load and throttle setting.
- Is this generator safe to run in a garage?
- No. Gasoline generators produce carbon monoxide and must run outdoors, well away from windows, doors and vents. A battery-powered CO alarm inside the home is a sensible extra.
- Can it power a transfer switch or my home panel?
- It can feed a manual transfer switch or inlet box if an electrician installs one and the load is kept under 6500 watts. It has no automatic transfer, so you switch over by hand.
- Is $709.37 a good price for this generator?
- That is a low price for a 6500W Generac; four stores list it new, so compare the others before buying. Check whether shipping or liftgate fees are added at checkout.
- What comes in the box?
- The generator, a wheel kit and handle for moving it, and the owner's manual. Oil and fuel are not included, so buy engine oil before first start.
- Where is the Generac PM0146500.01 6500W PORTABLE GENERATOR cheapest?
- At 2M Equipment, for $709.37, 29% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Generac PM0146500.01 6500W PORTABLE GENERATOR?
- 5 stores we checked sell it, including McCoy's Building Supply, eBay, Amazon, 2M Equipment, Zoro.
