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Generators should be installed by qualified electricians. Most generators are rated in watts. The formula for watts is Watts=Volts x Amps. If you you have a 120 watt bulb at 120 volts you would have one amp. If you were to run 25 100 watt bulbs you would need a 2,500 watt generator. Motor circuits such as circulating motors for heat and compressors for refrigerators must be calculated differently. It takes about three times the current to start a motor. Most motors have the amperage rating on the name tag. If the motor has a nameplate rating of 3 amps you might want to add 9 amps on your generator calculations. Also because most generators may run over a period of time you may not want to run at full capacity. About 0% of the wattage rating of your generator would be the way to go.
Appliances and
Approximate Wattages.
Why put transfer switches on generators?
Table and information courtesy of: MaRoSteph
For generator
installations that are code compliant and neatly done, contact Mike Egezeino of
Suncoast Electrical Services. I have known Mr. Egezeino for over 20 years. He is
very meticulous and conscientious about his work.
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Martin County: (772) 214-9929 Broward/Palm Beach Counties: (954) 340-6615 Email me at: ev@magnuminspections.com |
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