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Posted on 8/31/12 at 9:36 pm to ryan985
Posted on 8/31/12 at 9:36 pm to ryan985
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My big decision is whether or not to buy a natural gas generator. I'm thinking of making the plunge.
Wish I could afford it. Plus, no gas in subdivision. Im making due with a 3200W generator. Its enough to run my fridge, freezer, window unit, and tv/etc. thats really all I need.
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Posted on 8/31/12 at 9:40 pm to Ortho Reb
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Does that need you need more or less kilowatts?
Less. Would've probably gone a little higher if water heater/stove were electric instead of gas.
Although, in all honesty we've could've gone with a smaller 16kw range and still run everything. So a 25kw could probably run a house with electric water heater/stove. Also most people don't have 3 central units all running simultaneously either, that'll lessen the load too.
Calculate how much amps you're pulling and multiply by how much voltage each uses 110 for normal/small stuff 220 for big things, washer/dryer, fridge, washing machine. We have a 200 amp box (we probably only use 125 amps if everything in the house is running at the same time) so that'll be around 15kw or so. You can get any electrician to calculate how much power your house uses at any given time if you need to.
This post was edited on 8/31/12 at 9:42 pm
Posted on 8/31/12 at 9:47 pm to xXLSUXx
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Does that need you need more or less kilowatts?
Posted on 8/31/12 at 9:48 pm to Ortho Reb
I knew what you meant. 
Posted on 8/31/12 at 9:48 pm to xXLSUXx
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Less. Would've probably gone a little higher if water heater/stove were electric instead of gas.
Guess that was a pretty stupid question now that I actually think about it!
Posted on 8/31/12 at 9:51 pm to xXLSUXx
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You don't remember the 4 types of power: real, reactive, apparent, and raw?
So the power triangle is really a power rhombus? :mindblown:
3 types of power: real, reactive, and horse
Posted on 8/31/12 at 9:54 pm to xXLSUXx
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I knew what you meant.
Are Generac and Centurion good brands for generators?
Posted on 8/31/12 at 9:56 pm to xXLSUXx
My sister is running a 16kw natural gas Generac Guardian unit, and it powered up her 2500 sq ft house without a problem. Her stove and hot water heater were gas, but the rest of the house ran off the generator, including 4 ton A/C, 2 fridge/freezers, and 1 deep freezer. Even the pool pump was running before we remembered to turn off the pump timer.
I was impressed by its operation. When utility power was lost, it would take approximately 12-15 seconds for the generator to start up and power up the house. Upon utility return, the generator drops off without you missing a beat, not even a flicker of the lights.
I was impressed by its operation. When utility power was lost, it would take approximately 12-15 seconds for the generator to start up and power up the house. Upon utility return, the generator drops off without you missing a beat, not even a flicker of the lights.
Posted on 8/31/12 at 9:57 pm to Ortho Reb
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Are Generac and Centurion good brands for generators?
Generac is the manufacturer. Centurion is a model line.
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Badged "Generac" = sold to Industrial dealers.
Badged "Guardian" = sold to Home Depots and Res/Com Dealers
Badged "Centurion" = sold to Lowe's.
There is NO difference in product, all the same assembly line. until the decals.
Posted on 8/31/12 at 10:04 pm to busbeepbeep
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My sister is running a 16kw natural gas Generac Guardian unit, and it powered up her 2500 sq ft house without a problem. Her stove and hot water heater were gas, but the rest of the house ran off the generator, including 4 ton A/C, 2 fridge/freezers, and 1 deep freezer. Even the pool pump was running before we remembered to turn off the pump timer.
I was impressed by its operation. When utility power was lost, it would take approximately 12-15 seconds for the generator to start up and power up the house. Upon utility return, the generator drops off without you missing a beat, not even a flicker of the lights.
Yeah, automatic switch over is nice. Lights barely go out and generator kicks on. If you blink you may not think anything changed. We're running 9 tons of AC with the attached guest house being used.
And yes you want to put those generators outside.
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