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TheSaint · 08-15-2003, 06:57 PM

You need to add up all the stuff you want to run and get one that is sized appropriately.

I have a 5KW one. That translates to a 40 amp breaker, not enough to run a home AC and a bunch of other stuff, but it does allow me to run oil heat, some lights, an oven burner, TV, refrigerator, sump pump, computer etc. during a winter blackout.

Figure a standard home breaker is 200 amps or about 50 kw. 25KW should be plenty for an emergency generator unless you have like 15,000 square feet or something, or absolutely must run your dryer, A/C, etc all at the same time.

I'm looking for a "big one" now. Premium features are diesel, automatic transfer, and an automatic weekly exercise cycle that tests everything. Here is a real sweet one I am thinking of bidding on:

Ebay Generator

But in general, you'll probably be advised not to seek electrical advice on gfy....

08-15-2003, 06:57 PM
TheSaint Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Everywhere at once Posts: 991	You need to add up all the stuff you want to run and get one that is sized appropriately. I have a 5KW one. That translates to a 40 amp breaker, not enough to run a home AC and a bunch of other stuff, but it does allow me to run oil heat, some lights, an oven burner, TV, refrigerator, sump pump, computer etc. during a winter blackout. Figure a standard home breaker is 200 amps or about 50 kw. 25KW should be plenty for an emergency generator unless you have like 15,000 square feet or something, or absolutely must run your dryer, A/C, etc all at the same time. I'm looking for a "big one" now. Premium features are diesel, automatic transfer, and an automatic weekly exercise cycle that tests everything. Here is a real sweet one I am thinking of bidding on: Ebay Generator But in general, you'll probably be advised not to seek electrical advice on gfy....