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Most commonly asked questions:
A) This is most certainly the most asked question when I visit a customer. The answer unfortunately is just not that simple. With noise acoustics you can get different noise dbA from different positions. However here are some noise factors:
- When unit is in operating mode, meaning with a load, the noise dpA is 70. This can be compared to the inside of a car traveling at 65mph.
- When the unit is in the test mode, which Occurs once a week, the noise dpA is 56. This can be compared to a car at ideal.
A) I always recommend a trained appraiser come out to visit your home, to make certain your generator fits all the circuits you would like to have on emergency response. However if you are looking to just purchase a generator then the fallowing guidelines can apply.
7kw provides 8 circuits (example)
- Family room
- Master bedroom
- Kitchen (most kitchens require multiple circuits)
- Sump pump
- Furnace (gas - oil)
- Bathroom
10 kw provides you with 10 circuits (example)
- Water Heater (240 volt appliances require 2 circuits)
- Well pump (240volt appliances require 2 circuits)
- Kitchen ( most kitchens require multiple circuits)
- Bathroom
- Master Bedroom
- Furnace
- Sump pump
- Family room
- 3-Ton Central Air
13kw provides you with 12 circuits (example)
- Kitchen ( most kitchens require multiple circuits)
- Bathroom
- Furnace
- Bedrooms
- Water Heater
- 4-Ton Central Air
- Garage
- Sump pump
- Family room
16kw provides you with 16 circuits (example)
- Water heater
- Well pump
- Bathroom
- Furnace
- Family Room
- Home Office
- 5-Ton Air conditioning unit
- Master Bedroom
- Bedrooms
- Garage
- Sump pump
- Kitchen*
Now these are just guidelines and houses will very. Always have whoever is going to do the installation come out and approve the circuits.
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