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[–] pushthis [S] ago 

But when that 10kw is used, inside the shelter, 34000btu is made. Just like a 40w incandescent bulb.

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[–] Morbo ago 

If you're losing all the generated energy to heat (BTUs), then what's the point of having the generator? OP wants to generate electricity. Yes I know a BTU is a unit of energy, but it is specifically a unit of heat energy not electricity and should not be used to describe electrical work capacity.

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[–] pushthis [S] ago 

You are not losing heat.

If a generator works to make a voltage and watts are used in the master bedroom powering a computer tower, t.v. and whatever else,, thoae btu's are sequestered. If the energy is used to charge an electric car then the btu would not be used to heat the home but still valuable.