I did test it and it appears to cost 1.5% in power. About 25 watts at high speed.
also took it apart to figure if it really is 5000 va and 22.7 amps constant run.
I estimate it will do 1 unit at 1550 watts 24/7/365 with zero issues.
I don't think it can do 2 units at 3100 watts. 24/7/365
I think the torrid transformer will get too hot.
I also think the power cord is 14 gauge not 12 gauge.
So for 1 unit in a garage it is okay it should protect the gear and last but it won't last doing the 2 units it is rated for.
It is now on sale on ebay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Norstar-5000-Watt-Step-UP-and-Down-Voltatge-Regulator-Transformer-Converter/332955089461?I bid 180 offer he took it.
and ebay is giving ebucks 10% so 180 -18 = 162 and my paypal gives 2 % so 162 -3 = 159
for 159 it will give me some piece of mind. but if you have 10 or 20 s15's this costs too much.