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The Generac Protector 48kW is a liquid-cooled, natural gas or LP home standby generator aimed at large homes and small commercial buildings. It runs on a 1800 rpm inline-four engine, so it is quieter and longer-lived than the air-cooled units most homeowners buy, and it delivers 208V three-phase power at 48kW. That output and three-phase wiring put it well above the 10–26kW Guardian line in capacity and installation complexity. It suits owners with big loads, outbuildings or light commercial needs, not a typical suburban house.
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Lowest price we've seen: $26,249.00 on Nov 11 at Lowe's. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 11.
Owner discussion of the Protector line centers on reliability and quiet liquid-cooled operation, but most feedback comes from the smaller air-cooled models. Buyers of the large three-phase units tend to be commercial or rural users who value the capacity.
The Generac Protector 48000 Watt Single Fuel Home Standby Generator (model XG04845CNAC) is a standby generator rated at 48,000 watts. It runs on gas and starts electrically.
It has a voltage of 208 V and a 120 V outlet voltage. The finish is white.
