Basement Pump Power Needs
Calculate battery backup power for primary and secondary sump pumps to prevent basement flooding during power outages.
Backup Generator Fuel Usage Calculator
Estimate diesel or biodiesel consumption for standby generators based on size, load, runtime and conditions.
Calculate how much fuel your backup generator will use during an outage. Adjust for temperature, altitude and fuel type to avoid shortages and control costs.
Key Features
- Hourly and total fuel usage
- Cost estimation at typical fuel prices
- Environmental adjustments for altitude and temperature
- Quick presets for home and business scenarios
Generator
Rated power output of your generator
35% of rated capacity
25-35% typical for essential loads, 50-70% for comfort loads
Runtime
Expected continuous runtime duration
Biodiesel uses ~7% more fuel than diesel
Environment
Ambient operating temperature affects efficiency
Higher altitude reduces air density and engine efficiency
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