Comments on: How can I determine what the correct size generator will be for my home? http://www.naturalgasgenerators.org/how-can-i-determine-what-the-correct-size-generator-will-be-for-my-home Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:45:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: warren914 http://www.naturalgasgenerators.org/how-can-i-determine-what-the-correct-size-generator-will-be-for-my-home/comment-page-1#comment-143 warren914 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:01:59 +0000 http://www.naturalgasgenerators.org/how-can-i-determine-what-the-correct-size-generator-will-be-for-my-home#comment-143 Very few homes ever consume the full capacity of their electrical feed system. You will not need a generator capableof supplying 100A. Few things to consider before you spend money. Do you want an automatic system or will a manual system suffice? Are you willing to do without items such as air conditioning, electric stove or electric clothes dryer during an outage? I spent about $1100 total on a manual system a few years ago. It consists of a 5kW portable generator and 12 circuit transfer panel. During a power outage I have to manually pull the generator out of the garage, start the engine, plug into the panel and throw the switch. The generator powers my well pump, furnace, fridge, freezer, microwave and toaster ovens, lights, and a few other items. It is perfectly comfortable, even during winter, and we can get by without full power throughout the house. I consume roughly one tank of fuel per day, with the engine operating for about 14 hours. You can retrofit a gasoline engine to operate with natural gas or propane. Follow proper storage techniques for gasoline, diesel, or other flammable liquids. If a fully automated system is required I'd suggest getting something powered by propane or natural gas if they are delivered to your house. Otherwise diesel is a good option over gasoline. Get a few price quotations from reputable dealers, discuss with them your needs and requirements. They may have other ideas or suggestions which will make the system better for you. Read through my home generator page for other information and ideas. http://members.rennlist.org/warren/generator.html<br><b>References : </b><br> Very few homes ever consume the full capacity of their electrical feed system. You will not need a generator capableof supplying 100A.

Few things to consider before you spend money. Do you want an automatic system or will a manual system suffice? Are you willing to do without items such as air conditioning, electric stove or electric clothes dryer during an outage?

I spent about $1100 total on a manual system a few years ago. It consists of a 5kW portable generator and 12 circuit transfer panel. During a power outage I have to manually pull the generator out of the garage, start the engine, plug into the panel and throw the switch. The generator powers my well pump, furnace, fridge, freezer, microwave and toaster ovens, lights, and a few other items. It is perfectly comfortable, even during winter, and we can get by without full power throughout the house. I consume roughly one tank of fuel per day, with the engine operating for about 14 hours.

You can retrofit a gasoline engine to operate with natural gas or propane. Follow proper storage techniques for gasoline, diesel, or other flammable liquids.

If a fully automated system is required I’d suggest getting something powered by propane or natural gas if they are delivered to your house. Otherwise diesel is a good option over gasoline. Get a few price quotations from reputable dealers, discuss with them your needs and requirements. They may have other ideas or suggestions which will make the system better for you.

Read through my home generator page for other information and ideas.
http://members.rennlist.org/warren/generator.html
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]]> By: norman8012003 http://www.naturalgasgenerators.org/how-can-i-determine-what-the-correct-size-generator-will-be-for-my-home/comment-page-1#comment-142 norman8012003 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:17:59 +0000 http://www.naturalgasgenerators.org/how-can-i-determine-what-the-correct-size-generator-will-be-for-my-home#comment-142 MANPIG has the answer. You will also need a transfer switch as well to safely switch from the Line Voltage to the generator so only one Electrical source goes through your 100 Amp Load Center at a time. Math formula for the size is: P (Power) = E (Voltage) times I (Current) So 240 Volts (120 + 120) time 100 Amps = 24,000 Watts That's 24 Kw Max capability of your home. A 25 or 30 Kw generator will do just fine and have a licensed electrician do the job (permits, inspections will be needed too! Good Luck ! ! !<br><b>References : </b><br>Retired Electrician NJ MANPIG has the answer. You will also need a transfer switch as well to safely switch from the Line Voltage to the generator so only one Electrical source goes through your 100 Amp Load Center at a time.
Math formula for the size is:
P (Power) = E (Voltage) times I (Current)
So 240 Volts (120 + 120) time 100 Amps = 24,000 Watts
That’s 24 Kw Max capability of your home.
A 25 or 30 Kw generator will do just fine and have a licensed electrician do the job (permits, inspections will be needed too!
Good Luck ! ! !
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]]> By: MANPIG http://www.naturalgasgenerators.org/how-can-i-determine-what-the-correct-size-generator-will-be-for-my-home/comment-page-1#comment-141 MANPIG Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:04:59 +0000 http://www.naturalgasgenerators.org/how-can-i-determine-what-the-correct-size-generator-will-be-for-my-home#comment-141 Volts x amps =watts...............Justv remember,you probably wont be running everything at the same time.If you have 100 amp service,a 15k watt generator should be plenty,you can run about 50 amps off that...one bit of advice,get a propane or natural gas powered generator,you dont want to have to dump gas in it every 8hrs.<br><b>References : </b><br> Volts x amps =watts……………Justv remember,you probably wont be running everything at the same time.If you have 100 amp service,a 15k watt generator should be plenty,you can run about 50 amps off that…one bit of advice,get a propane or natural gas powered generator,you dont want to have to dump gas in it every 8hrs.
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]]> By: sensible_man http://www.naturalgasgenerators.org/how-can-i-determine-what-the-correct-size-generator-will-be-for-my-home/comment-page-1#comment-140 sensible_man Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:20:59 +0000 http://www.naturalgasgenerators.org/how-can-i-determine-what-the-correct-size-generator-will-be-for-my-home#comment-140 This is where getting multiple bids comes in. If you see a big difference in prices, ask why. Since you will also need a splitter (to disconnect from power company while using it) ask about everything you need to buy besides the generator. A call to an electrician may give you the answers you need also.<br><b>References : </b><br> This is where getting multiple bids comes in. If you see a big difference in prices, ask why. Since you will also need a splitter (to disconnect from power company while using it) ask about everything you need to buy besides the generator. A call to an electrician may give you the answers you need also.
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]]> By: Worried Father http://www.naturalgasgenerators.org/how-can-i-determine-what-the-correct-size-generator-will-be-for-my-home/comment-page-1#comment-139 Worried Father Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:37:59 +0000 http://www.naturalgasgenerators.org/how-can-i-determine-what-the-correct-size-generator-will-be-for-my-home#comment-139 Easy. Ask your wife how she determines the correct size for undergarments.<br><b>References : </b><br> Easy. Ask your wife how she determines the correct size for undergarments.
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