The parasitic power draw would be minimal when not running and in the range of a few watts to less that 50 watts. The generator could not be put in a sleep mode. It is a standby generator and designed to automatically start when there is no power from the main supply. It can manually be turned off when no power is needed.
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Cummins Power, QuietConnect Air-Cooled Home Standby Generator, Rated Kilowatts LP 20 Rated Kilowatts NG 18 Model# RS20AE Extreme Cold Weather

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- Best-in-class 65dB operation
- Runs on propane or natural gas
- Intelligent load management allows you to turn equipment on or off based on your needs
- Remote diagnostics lets you monitor your generator from your computer or mobile device
- Compact design can be installed as close as 18in. from you home
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What's Included
- (1) Home standby generator
Features + Benefits
- Best-in-class 65dB operation
- Runs on propane or natural gas
- Intelligent load management allows you to turn equipment on or off based on your needs
- Remote diagnostics lets you monitor your generator from your computer or mobile device
- Compact design can be installed as close as 18in. from you home
- Strong enclosure designed to withstand winds up to 180 MPH
- Cold-start capability down to -40°F
Key Specs
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
item# | 6432795 |
Brand | Cummins Power |
Manufacturer's Warranty | 5 year limited warranty |
Ship Weight | 531.0 LB |
Voltage | 120/240 |
Rated Kilowatts LP | 20 |
Surge Kilowatts LP | 20 |
Rated Kilowatts NG | 18 |
Surge Kilowatts NG | 18 |
Fuel Type | Dual Fuel - Natural Gas and Propane |
Engine Brand | Cummins |
Engine Model | QSJ999 |
Engine Displacement | 999 cc |
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
Noise Level | 65 dB |
Enclosure Material | Aluminum |
Start Type | Automatic and Manual |
Battery Required | Yes |
Battery Included | No |
Auto Shutdown | Yes |
Low Oil Shutdown | Yes |
Hour Meter | Yes |
Hertz | 60 |
Engine Cooling | Yes |
Total Harmonic Distortion | <5% |
Product Weight | 531.0000 lb |
Dimensions L x W x H (in.) | 34.125 x 36.0 x 27.3125 in |
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· 8 months ago
What is the parasitic power usage when the generator is not running? And in an off-grid scenario, is it possible to put it in a "sleep" mode (cut power usage)? Would the 2-wire remote start be able to wake it up from sleep mode? Power usage when asleep?
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ProductExpert6· 8 months ago
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· a year ago
Are the generator windings copper or aluminum?
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ProductExpert6· a year ago
The generator would have heavy insulated copper wire windings.
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Specifications
120/240
120/240
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240
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25
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21
Dual Fuel - Natural Gas and Propane
Dual Fuel - Natural Gas and Propane
Dual Fuel - Natural Gas and Propane
Dual Fuel - Natural Gas and Propane
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Automatic and Manual
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<5%
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34.125 x 36.0 x 27.3125 in
47.0 x 26.2 x 32.2 in
46.4 x 26.3 x 30.7 in
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