Mine has been a godsend, we lost power last Saturday morning with this big ice storm in Virginia and the power is still out after 6 days. I am using about 5-8 percent propane per 24 hr period from a 500 gallon tank to run my entire house and part of the house beside me. If you lose power up to a week or two at a time like we do because you are in a rural setting then you want at least a 500 gallon tank. Remember that is only 400 gallons because the gas company will only fill these tanks to 80 percent capacity.
Wow, that's awesome! My doesn't usually need to run as long, but it kicks on more frequently than most people expect. We generally have 3 to 4 outages a year... the longest one last year lasting over a day. So it's super nice to be operating as usually regardless. Amazing how we don't realize how dependent we are until the power goes out. Fridge, garage doors, internet, furnace...
I have a Honeywell 22KW Generator. I think maybe they buy them from Generac and put their name on it. They look the same. We had Storms that broke trees we just finished using ours for about 60 hours on propane till damage to meter was repaired and the Electric Company hooked us back up to shore power....It worked great. I have a 10KW Gasoline Generator and a 9400W Solar Generator I built. It's terrible to be without power..I think cost with 500 gal Propane Tank Gas Install was all around 15K
You definitely don't have a 20 or 22 kw unit. It's a 16 kw unit. main breaker is 65 amps @ 240 = 15,600 watts. the small breaker is for the outlet. You need to get the oil leak fixed before something catches fire being that close to the exhaust. If they claim to have sold you a 20/22 kw unit, I'd get my money back.
Also, it’s not a 22kW because they don’t make 22kW generators with the light on the bottom of the breaker panel. They make 22kWs with the light on the top on the side panel or no panel at all. If the light is on the bottom of the generator, it’s a nexus controller which Generac calls it. Honeywell calls it Sync. Generac and Honeywell are the same.
4 years late to respond, but mine is installed and it cost $5300 after tax with discount from Costco, $3100 to be installed and wired up to house. My house was preset for a generator and would likely be more if your home is not newer and preplanned for a generator.
In an "SHTF" real prepper situation will the honeywell techs come service your generator? I doubt it. You should make sure you have a key to open the case and learn how to service it yourself in a long term emergency. Oil changes and a new battery when needed are the things you should know about. And the commenter below was right, that is the 17kw version not the 22kw.
Do you have any idea where to purchase the plastic cover for the LED indicator light. The cover looks like a bubble which protects the LED. Any help will be appreciated! Thank you.
Be Prepared, good thinking ! But if you want to be Off-Grid, it should be a LP or liquid fuel system, along with a few days of stored fuel in a separate tank...
ASaintinWaiting Where do you live I’m in VA and I’m getting a Honeywell 24KW, 2 Transfer Switches because I have 400 amp service and 2 panels. I’m also getting a 500 gallon propane tank. The units will be installed 150 feet from my home. The cost is $24,600. Big difference from your less than 10k. I know the tanks are expensive and I’m buying instead of renting and the transfer switches are about $1100 each. I think the difference in the 22KW and 24KW is less than a thousand dollars and running longer distances cost more. I feel like I’m paying way to much unless there are differences between what you got. I did shop around and give or take a couple thousand the prices were comparable. Maybe I’m in a high labor rate area. Would appreciate comment from you. Thanks
@@Videos-mk6we Hi! I am not an expert by any stretch, but here is my opinion. I am in the upper Midwest (southeast Wisconsin). My generator was almost 6K, and that included the single 200 AMP transfer switch. You have a totally different situation with 400-amp service and 2 electrical panels. My generator is fueled by natural gas. If you can use natural gas, please do... it is cheaper than all the infrastructure for propane (tanks, etc.) and is an inexhaustible fuel source. The East Coast might be more expensive labor-wise, but that is something that has to be contended with, because installing a whole-house generator *is not* a DIY exercise and MUST be handled by people who know what they are doing. If you have not purchased your system yet, I would reconsider. Perhaps you can't be serviced by natural gas; if that is so, then there is no other choice but propane. If all the estimates are comparable, select the one that you have the most faith in (be sure they are experienced with whole-house generator installs!!) and bite the financial bullet. Please bear in mind that there will be annual maintenance costs for upkeep in the range of perhaps $400 dollars or possibly more. Best of luck to you, and God bless!!
@@asaintinwaiting Thanks for the reply. I live in a rural area and have to go propane. I’m buying so I can shop for refill pricing in this area if you’re locked in to renting they charge more and some places have additional delivery fees. I have already discussed the annual fees with the company I’m dealing with and chose them because they are a very reputable company. My 24KW unit is around 6K with pad but no transfer switches so that’s puts me over 8K out the gate. They are filling the tank (400 gallons). My guess is a big difference is yours is probably next to your home and short runs for gas and electrical. Some of the other companies I talked to the price jumped big time when the 150 foot distance was mentioned. I’m a retired EE but in no way would tackle this. Appreciate your advice and into.
JPG23 yes all these standby gas generators are designed to use propane or natural gas as well. I own a Champion 8.5kw standby gas generator and is working flawlessly since it was installed two years ago. The others most popular standby generators brands are the Generac and Kohler.
@@petervonpanda would be worth every penny. You'll be happy you spent that when the need arises. Im definitely ready! have gas backup too and 20000 gallons fresh water storage . 2 years food stored for family of 4. 4000 square feet fresh air underground living quarters 50 foot deep.
It's probably changed since I got mine installed, but it was about $5000 for the generator and ground pad. You need a higher flow gas meter about $200 from the local gas utility. Installation which included the control panel into the circuit breaker, and running the gas line to it was $3000.
I didn't understand you said you were a prepper but yet you won't know how to service it yourself like you would have to call people to come and maintain it the whole idea of being a prepper is to be able to do everything yourself well I geuss really that's my idea of being a prepper.... also I'm curious what in the world is inside your house that needs 22000 Watts
turbo thats the same question i have also. I can power my complete house with only a 8.5kw Champion standby gas generator and pay a little more than $3,500 dollars after it was installed by a certified electrician and my local gas company with a 120 galons (420 pounds) gas tank.
Is this the same model as Costco? My parents have wanted one for YEARS. And living off the beaten path its normal for us to lose power for an entire week after a bad storm
I don’t think it’s exactly the same but I think most home generators are very very similar. I don’t think the basic design has changed in years. I absolutely love it. We lose power often but not usually for very long. Last summer, we lost it’s for 30 hours and everything was just like normal with the generator. Tv, internet, refrigerators. It was awesome!
In my estimation there shouldn't be oil coming out of the exhaust of your "22,000 kilowatt" generator! Ps....I would think that 22,000 kw is a little overkill for your house...lol jk of course
Crazy Legs I don't think 22 kw stands for 22 mw. Big difference between 22,000,000 watts versus 22,000 watts. Regards less, this guy has a 16 kw in the video.
Your generator is 22,000 watts or 22 KW's. 22,000 kilowatts is 22,000,000 watts. (22,000 x 1000) A serious Prepper would know that, and would fix that oil leak. Paying people to maintain and fix your stiff is not being a Prepper. You are a customer! And if those people stop working for you, you are just another cold hungry dude in the dark. But good on you for putting in the system. It's a start.
Mine has been a godsend, we lost power last Saturday morning with this big ice storm in Virginia and the power is still out after 6 days. I am using about 5-8 percent propane per 24 hr period from a 500 gallon tank to run my entire house and part of the house beside me. If you lose power up to a week or two at a time like we do because you are in a rural setting then you want at least a 500 gallon tank. Remember that is only 400 gallons because the gas company will only fill these tanks to 80 percent capacity.
Wow, that's awesome! My doesn't usually need to run as long, but it kicks on more frequently than most people expect. We generally have 3 to 4 outages a year... the longest one last year lasting over a day. So it's super nice to be operating as usually regardless. Amazing how we don't realize how dependent we are until the power goes out. Fridge, garage doors, internet, furnace...
I have a Honeywell 22KW Generator. I think maybe they buy them from Generac and put their name on it. They look the same. We had Storms that broke trees we just finished using ours for about 60 hours on propane till damage to meter was repaired and the Electric Company hooked us back up to shore power....It worked great. I have a 10KW Gasoline Generator and a 9400W Solar Generator I built. It's terrible to be without power..I think cost with 500 gal Propane Tank Gas Install was all around 15K
22,000 Kw, that would power a small town.
He meant 22KW or 22000 watts I’m thinking 🤔
You definitely don't have a 20 or 22 kw unit. It's a 16 kw unit. main breaker is 65 amps @ 240 = 15,600 watts. the small breaker is for the outlet. You need to get the oil leak fixed before something catches fire being that close to the exhaust. If they claim to have sold you a 20/22 kw unit, I'd get my money back.
Also, it’s not a 22kW because they don’t make 22kW generators with the light on the bottom of the breaker panel. They make 22kWs with the light on the top on the side panel or no panel at all. If the light is on the bottom of the generator, it’s a nexus controller which Generac calls it. Honeywell calls it Sync. Generac and Honeywell are the same.
how much did the install cost or how easy was it to do yourself? I want to get one from Costco for our house.
4 years late to respond, but mine is installed and it cost $5300 after tax with discount from Costco, $3100 to be installed and wired up to house. My house was preset for a generator and would likely be more if your home is not newer and preplanned for a generator.
I've got a Generac Guardian 20kw. This looks like a re-packed Generac.
That’s exactly what a Honeywell Generator is.
It works great and is easy to operate
In an "SHTF" real prepper situation will the honeywell techs come service your generator? I doubt it. You should make sure you have a key to open the case and learn how to service it yourself in a long term emergency. Oil changes and a new battery when needed are the things you should know about. And the commenter below was right, that is the 17kw version not the 22kw.
It's amazing how much this looks like a Generac generator ...
Bilal Heuser I believe they are made by Generac.
Bilal Heuser they are made by the same company
They are, it’s just Honeywell branded..
Hi Peter. Do you know if the lid comes off and if it’s replaceable. I damaged mine. Thanks!
thank you for this Peter. We had an outtage that lasted for 4 days. Been thinking of buying one.
"As you can SEE, it's pretty loud" 🤣🤣
Can it run on LP tank instead of natural gas?
Yes, I believe they have a version for each model than runs on propane.
Maybe want to add an 'on demand' HHO machine like Epoch to substitute half of that natural gas and have backup fuel !
Do you have any idea where to purchase the plastic cover for the LED indicator light. The cover looks like a bubble which protects the LED. Any help will be appreciated! Thank you.
Be Prepared, good thinking ! But if you want to be Off-Grid, it should be a LP or liquid fuel system, along with a few days of stored fuel in a separate tank...
thanks for your video, good one!
Thank you!
What does it costs to have that system installed?
A Honeywell 22KW whole-house generator (with ATS and cold-weather kit, installed) is costing me just a shade under $10K (December, 2022).
ASaintinWaiting Where do you live I’m in VA and I’m getting a Honeywell 24KW, 2 Transfer Switches because I have 400 amp service and 2 panels. I’m also getting a 500 gallon propane tank. The units will be installed 150 feet from my home. The cost is $24,600. Big difference from your less than 10k. I know the tanks are expensive and I’m buying instead of renting and the transfer switches are about $1100 each. I think the difference in the 22KW and 24KW is less than a thousand dollars and running longer distances cost more. I feel like I’m paying way to much unless there are differences between what you got. I did shop around and give or take a couple thousand the prices were comparable. Maybe I’m in a high labor rate area. Would appreciate comment from you. Thanks
@@Videos-mk6we Hi! I am not an expert by any stretch, but here is my opinion. I am in the upper Midwest (southeast Wisconsin). My generator was almost 6K, and that included the single 200 AMP transfer switch. You have a totally different situation with 400-amp service and 2 electrical panels. My generator is fueled by natural gas. If you can use natural gas, please do... it is cheaper than all the infrastructure for propane (tanks, etc.) and is an inexhaustible fuel source. The East Coast might be more expensive labor-wise, but that is something that has to be contended with, because installing a whole-house generator *is not* a DIY exercise and MUST be handled by people who know what they are doing. If you have not purchased your system yet, I would reconsider. Perhaps you can't be serviced by natural gas; if that is so, then there is no other choice but propane. If all the estimates are comparable, select the one that you have the most faith in (be sure they are experienced with whole-house generator installs!!) and bite the financial bullet. Please bear in mind that there will be annual maintenance costs for upkeep in the range of perhaps $400 dollars or possibly more. Best of luck to you, and God bless!!
@@asaintinwaiting Thanks for the reply. I live in a rural area and have to go propane. I’m buying so I can shop for refill pricing in this area if you’re locked in to renting they charge more and some places have additional delivery fees. I have already discussed the annual fees with the company I’m dealing with and chose them because they are a very reputable company. My 24KW unit is around 6K with pad but no transfer switches so that’s puts me over 8K out the gate. They are filling the tank (400 gallons). My guess is a big difference is yours is probably next to your home and short runs for gas and electrical. Some of the other companies I talked to the price jumped big time when the 150 foot distance was mentioned. I’m a retired EE but in no way would tackle this. Appreciate your advice and into.
So they block you from doing your own service?
Why are you not concerned about the oil leakage?
The real question is ; what’s the operating life of these unit’s engine??? And not what’s printed but what’s the techs who service them say
Absolutely.....
Can this unit run on propane?
JPG23 yes all these standby gas generators are designed to use propane or natural gas as well. I own a Champion 8.5kw standby gas generator and is working flawlessly since it was installed two years ago. The others most popular standby generators brands are the Generac and Kohler.
Can you show us under the lid?
Is the side deformed from the heat of the motor?
How is the dependability of Honeywell? Who makes it, is it the same as Kholer?
I believe Honeywell is made by Generac... same "guts" internally.
how much it cost?
+Jay Bernard III about $6000
@@petervonpanda would be worth every penny. You'll be happy you spent that when the need arises. Im definitely ready! have gas backup too and 20000 gallons fresh water storage . 2 years food stored for family of 4. 4000 square feet fresh air underground living quarters 50 foot deep.
What's a cost for unit and installation?
It's probably changed since I got mine installed, but it was about $5000 for the generator and ground pad. You need a higher flow gas meter about $200 from the local gas utility. Installation which included the control panel into the circuit breaker, and running the gas line to it was $3000.
I didn't understand you said you were a prepper but yet you won't know how to service it yourself like you would have to call people to come and maintain it the whole idea of being a prepper is to be able to do everything yourself well I geuss really that's my idea of being a prepper.... also I'm curious what in the world is inside your house that needs 22000 Watts
turbo thats the same question i have also. I can power my complete house with only a 8.5kw Champion standby gas generator and pay a little more than $3,500 dollars after it was installed by a certified electrician and my local gas company with a 120 galons (420 pounds) gas tank.
22 thousand kilowatts.... I WISH!
+hardkore360 ha ha, apparently, I was wishing too. Power the whole city.
Is this the same model as Costco? My parents have wanted one for YEARS. And living off the beaten path its normal for us to lose power for an entire week after a bad storm
I don’t think it’s exactly the same but I think most home generators are very very similar. I don’t think the basic design has changed in years. I absolutely love it. We lose power often but not usually for very long. Last summer, we lost it’s for 30 hours and everything was just like normal with the generator. Tv, internet, refrigerators. It was awesome!
In my estimation there shouldn't be oil coming out of the exhaust of your "22,000 kilowatt" generator! Ps....I would think that 22,000 kw is a little overkill for your house...lol jk of course
Richard Kuklinski just call it what it is a 22 megawatt generator
Crazy Legs I don't think 22 kw stands for 22 mw. Big difference between 22,000,000 watts versus 22,000 watts. Regards less, this guy has a 16 kw in the video.
Lol, really large lawn mower
you need solar panels
+Moon Man I'd love solar panels.
What’s the difference in solar panels and whole house generators.
Your generator is 22,000 watts or 22 KW's. 22,000 kilowatts is 22,000,000 watts. (22,000 x 1000)
A serious Prepper would know that, and would fix that oil leak. Paying people to maintain and fix your stiff is not being a Prepper. You are a customer! And if those people stop working for you, you are just another cold hungry dude in the dark. But good on you for putting in the system. It's a start.
What kind of a moron installs a several thousand dollar generator without a concrete or proper support base.
It does not need a a base, which is actually called a generator pad. That land is also flat enough which means you don’t usually need one..
Looks like it's gonna get stolen. Front yard and not on a concrete pad...
Leaking oil? Not good. Pretty noisy. Like Generac. Perhaps a vented mini-shed would help.