Generator Info?
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Generator Info?
Need help in deciding what generator to buy, mostly wattage size.
I will need to power a small freezer 15 amps
3 other electrical appliances 2 - 10 amp and 1 - 2 amps
The 2 - 10 amp units will be going on and off a lot.
Any other info to help me decide would be great as well.
I will need to power a small freezer 15 amps
3 other electrical appliances 2 - 10 amp and 1 - 2 amps
The 2 - 10 amp units will be going on and off a lot.
Any other info to help me decide would be great as well.
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RE: Generator Info?
since the generators are rated on their potential output - size it based onthe maximum you see running at once.
so figure figure 45 amps x 120 volts (i assume all the appliances you mentioned are 110-120 volt applications)
= 5400
of course the exact number you said would have been 37 amp = 4440 so 4500..
so figure figure 45 amps x 120 volts (i assume all the appliances you mentioned are 110-120 volt applications)
= 5400
of course the exact number you said would have been 37 amp = 4440 so 4500..
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From: Liberty Twnshp, OH
RE: Generator Info?
I agree with KB, you need to allow for a little overage anyway.
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since the generators are rated on their potential output - size it based onthe maximum you see running at once.
so figure figure 45 amps x 120 volts (i assume all the appliances you mentioned are 110-120 volt applications)
= 5400
of course the exact number you said would have been 37 amp = 4440 so 4500..
since the generators are rated on their potential output - size it based onthe maximum you see running at once.
so figure figure 45 amps x 120 volts (i assume all the appliances you mentioned are 110-120 volt applications)
= 5400
of course the exact number you said would have been 37 amp = 4440 so 4500..
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From: Liberty Twnshp, OH
RE: Generator Info?
No...he is a well educated hack
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Thanks, Guys I was looking at the 5500 models but was not sure.
kb, impressive and here I thought you were just another hack
Thanks, Guys I was looking at the 5500 models but was not sure.
kb, impressive and here I thought you were just another hack