If your business plan accounts for the cost of USING a generator, then it is a wonderful luxury to have. Here are some numbers to consider:
• On average, the Onan generator will be used approximately 6 hours per 8-hour work day.
• If a mobile groomer works 5 days per week and 50 weeks per year, then the generator will run for 1,500 hours per year. A single bottle of propane, with a worn in generator, will last approximately 10 hours.
• A single 30# bottle of propane costs about $26 to fill.
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BOTTOM LINE: The cost of fuel for one year would be $3,900. This is before oil changes and routine maintenance.
NOTE: GT Grooming Salons purposefully designs its trailers for easy upgrading. If a groomer decides to add a generator to a standard grooming salon, either GT or a reputable company can perform the work. It is advisable to consult with GT before doing so.
