RESIDENTIAL
How would an extended power outage affect your home and family?
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Homeowners are enjoying comfort and peace of mind through the use of emergency
standby power systems. Their standby generators provide:
- Protection from flooded basements
- Uninterrupted heat supply
- Preventing frozen water pipes
- Prevention of spoiled food by maintaining power for refrigeration
- Safety for your family by providing lighting
- Power for on-line Security Systems
- Special needs: i.e. home-based businesses, medical equipment, aquariums,
- electronic equipment, computers, etc.
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Sizing a Generator for Residential Use
Determine critical loads, partial coverage or whole house
Choose fuel: natural gas or propane (diesel is not usually accepted by city codes for residential)
Size automatic transfer switch
Location chosen for accessibility, aesthetics, and cost factor
Gas meter reviewed for size upgrade |
Essential Loads |
Size Generator |
Generator sizes are expressed as kW (kilowatts) which is
the amount of wattage they produce.
The size chosen depends upon the loads they will cover.
The chart offers general sizing information. Actual size
would be chosen after reviewing the customer's individual
requirements.
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Furnace
Refrigerator
Sump Pump
Lighting |
8 - 8.5 kW |
Furnace
Refrigerator
Sump Pump
Lighting
Well Pump
Security System |
10 - 12 kW |
Furnace
Refrigerator
Sump Pump
Lighting
Well Pump
Small Central Air |
15 - 18 kW |
Furnace
Refrigerator
Sump Pump
Lighting
Well Pump
Security System
Central Air |
20 - 22 kW |
Furnace
Refrigerator
Sump Pump
Lighting
Well Pump
Security System
Large Central Air
Freezer
Electric Range |
30 - 35 kW |
Furnace
Refrigerator
Sump Pump
Lighting
Well Pump
Security System
Large Central Air
Freezer
Electric Range
Water Heater
Microwave Oven |
45 - 60 kW |
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