[widgeon13]

We have a Generac 15Kw and wouldn't be without it up here in the Adirondack Park. We have been w/o power for a week at a time and did not run out of fuel. Tank is above ground and approx 4 ft tall and 3 ft across. Not sure of the actual volume. It is located about 80 ft from the house and while it can be heard in the summer with the windows open, close the windows and it's not a bother. I run synthetic oil all year but mostly do it for the extreme cold of winter, down to -35. The tank gets topped off every month. The generator cycles once a week for 15 minutes just to check the system. We have installed transfer switch so it is all automatic. Power goes off, within 30 seconds the generator kicks on and we are at full house service. We also have gas stove but I have not tried running the clothes dryer, just never been an issue.