Get a notepad and write down all the electrical conveniences you can't live without. These items can include your well pump, refrigerator/ freezer, air conditioning, hot water, electric stove, or your whole house. With your list we can assist you in determining the correct size generator for your needs.
The three areas of interest in determining generator purchase: 1 The type of generator you need. 2 Your wattage requirements. (Wattage requirements chart) 3 Selecting appropriate features.
For home stanby use, LP gas or Natural gas is best and most convenient for the home owner. Choosing between air cooled and liquid cooled: look at it this way, do you want a lawnmower or car running your house/ Air cooled units are not made for continious run time and must be shut down daily to check the oil. Liquid cooled units only have to be shut down weekly for service checks on oil and coolant. Diesel is best for Industial applications.
Fewer unexpected system failures No shutdowns from overloads, engine longevity, correct performance, easier start-ups and smoother operation, reduced maintenance, personal safety, prevention of damage to electrical systems and appliances from inappropriate electrical loads.
Yes. If you choose not to power your entire house, the unit can be set to run only certain items, refrigerator, freezer, lights, etc. Under-powered emergency generators are a frequent mistake made during purchase of a system. Under-powered systems affects the generator's reliability and effectiveness and may be hazardous, unless installed properly. Be advised that more power is better than not enough power.
Industrial or commercial power generation systems usually requires three phase power. Single phase is suitable for most homeowners.
Some of the considerations for buying a standby generator include: size, number of phases - single phase, three phase KW or KVA requirements. Contat ESSI for help.
No unexpected system failures, no shut-downs due to overload, increased longevity, best performance, smoother start-ups and operation, reduced maintenance, greater personal safety, less possibility of damage to electrical systems and appliances.
Extended power outages are dangerous, inconvenient and costly. Security systems, refrigerators and freezers, computers, lighting, major and minor appliances, heating and air conditioning, are important considerations to factor into emergency power generation system installations for homeowners or business.
Download our Appliance Wattage Calculation Tool to pre qualify your assessments of an emergency power generator system. Contact us for more help in selecting an emergency power generator system for your home or business. This file is an xls spreadsheet calculator (screenshot).
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