Generac PowerPact 7.5kW (6998) is a home standby generator from Generac, rated 7,500 running watts on propane and 6,000 W on natural gas, measured at 69 dBA, with 120/240V output.
General
Type
home-standby
Fuel
natural-gas, propane
Power output
Running watts (gas / LP for standby)
7500 W
Running watts (propane)
7500 W
Running watts (natural gas)
6000 W
Performance
Noise level
69 dBA
NG use at half load
73 ft³/h
Propane use at half load
0.87 gal/h
Electrical
Output voltage
120/240V
Automatic transfer switch included
Yes
Main-line circuit breaker
35 A
Features
Start type
automatic
Engine
Engine displacement
420 cc
Physical
Weight
280 lb
Warranty
Warranty
3 yr
What the numbers mean
At 7,500 running watts
on its best fuel, this unit covers a partial-home setup through a 30 A transfer switch or interlock: refrigerator, furnace, a well or sump pump, and lights, with load management for anything bigger.
Runs on natural gas, propane — expect lower output on propane (roughly
10%) and natural gas (roughly 20%) than on gasoline; the spec table shows the
published per-fuel ratings.
Estimated fuel cost for 24 h at ~50% load: about $26 on natural gas at
national average prices (assumptions).
Permanently installed unit: sizing, gas-line capacity, placement clearances, and
the transfer switch are a job for licensed installers under local permits.
What can the Generac PowerPact 7.5kW (6998) run during an outage?
With 7,500 running watts on its best fuel, the Generac PowerPact 7.5kW (6998) covers a partial-home setup through a 30 A transfer switch or interlock: refrigerator, furnace, a well or sump pump, and lights, with load management for anything bigger. Add up your actual loads with a sizing worksheet — the bands here are rough guidance, not a load calculation.
What does the Generac PowerPact 7.5kW (6998) cost to run for a day?
Roughly $26 for 24 hours of continuous operation at about 50% load on natural gas, at national average fuel prices. The assumptions behind this estimate are documented on the methodology page; your fuel price and load change the figure.
Does the Generac PowerPact 7.5kW (6998) start automatically?
Yes — home standby generators monitor utility power and start themselves when it fails, and this model is sold with its automatic transfer switch included.
