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Baldor Generator Briggs and Stratton Generator
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Guardian Elite Generator Guardian QuietSource Generator
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Kohler Generator Mitsubishi Generator
MMD Equipment Generator Robin Subaru Generator
Vox Generator Winco Generator
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Electric Generators Direct is your online portable and standy generator superstore!

We offer a wide selection of portable generators and home standby generators from Briggs & Stratton, Generac, Guardian, Honeywell, Kohler, Winco and Yamaha.

Standby Generator Guide

Whole House Generators
How to Size Your Standby Generator System

What Size System Do I Need? Selecting your whole house generator is easy as long as you stay away from online wattage calculators.

ElectricGeneratorsDirect.com stopped using them several years ago because they often produce irrelevant results.

Why?

1. Every Home and Every Appliance is Unique.
The calculators estimate the wattage for each appliance. The reality is that your calculation can vary significantly depending on the energy efficiency of each appliance.

2. The Power is Constantly Fluctuating.
The wattage varies from day to night. It changes dramatically when the refrigerator starts or the central air conditioner kicks on. In reality, it’s a rare occurrence when every appliance runs simultaneously.

3. The Small Stuff is Somewhat Insignificant.
It really doesn’t make a big difference how many 60-watt light bulbs you select. You need to focus your concern on a select number of high-powered appliances, like central air conditioners, heat pumps and well pumps.

Basically, there are two ways that you can size your generator:

1. Buy What You Can Afford
If you don’t want to spend a fortune on a 45-kilowatt version (which you may not even need), get the 20- or 25-kilowatt version instead.

In most instances, the 25-kilowatt model will power an entire house without any problems. If you start experiencing any overloads, simply power down some appliances.

 


2. Hire a Licensed Electrician
If you are considering a 35- or 45-kilowatt model, you’ll need professional help. Otherwise, you might end up buying a system that produces more electricity than you actually need.

The only completely accurate way is to have an electrician apply an amp meter to the circuits or appliances that are being chosen to operate under emergency backup power.


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