Generator installations
Size your stand-by generator properly and increase effiency!
Properly sizing your generator can really help the overall peformance of the generator during a power outage. After selecting the circuits that you need during a power outage, we can then calculate the wattage needed to power the load. Any phone or e-mail quotes are free. Field estimates that require amp testing or evaluation require a down payment on project of $ 50.00. Most projects require half down of estimated cost to start the installation.
Common Example:
With a list of items you want to have during a power outage, we can then determin the Killowatt rating of the generator. You can try this yourself if wattage of each appliance is known.
| | Tool or Appliance | Running Watts | Additional Starting Watts (Surge) |
| 1 | Refrigerator/Freezer | 800 | 1600 |
| 2 | 1/2 HP Furnace Fan | 800 | 1300 |
| 3 | Deep Freezer | 500 | 500 |
| 4 | Television | 500 | - |
| 5 | Lights (PER BULB) | 6 @ 75W = 450 | - |
| 6 | | | |
Total Running Watts = 3050 Highest Additional Starting Watts = 1600
1600 + 3050 = 4650 (Total Starting Watts)
If you have a hard time determining the running or starting watts of a tool or appliance you may estimate using the following equation : Watts = Volts x Amps