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 Emergency Generator Guide
Medium Emergency Generators
Restoring Power to Survival Appliances
Let’s be honest. A 3,000-6,000 watt generator will help you weather the storm.
A medium generator will restore power to most of your mission-critical survival appliances, like a refrigerator, sump pump, furnace fan, lights, etc.
They won’t power your entire home. Nor do they pack a big enough punch to turn over a central air conditioner, which requires a ton of electricity just to start.
“Medium sized generators are the ideal entry-level emergency generators,” says Hoch. “They’re perfect for the person who wants to protect their family from power failure and doesn’t want to spend a fortune.”
Wattage Management
Since medium emergency generators produce limited electricity, you’ll need to manage how many appliances are connected to the generator so it doesn’t overload.
The best advice is to avoid powering too many motorized appliances (refrigerators, sump pumps, well pumps). While unlikely, the electric surge could pop the generator’s circuit breaker if two motorized appliances start simultaneously.
Your best bet is to rotate the larger appliances. For example, run the refrigerator for an hour. Then run the well pump. Then run the deep freezer.
Yes, it requires a little more effort, but you’ll still be the envy of the block during the next blackout.
Top Medium Portable Emergency Generators
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