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Generator Sizing Calculator

The document provides steps and information for selecting a standby generator system for home backup needs: 1. List essential appliances and their wattage requirements to determine the minimum generator size. 2. Add additional common appliances and their wattage needs. 3. Optionally include high wattage items like air conditioners if backup power for them is absolutely necessary, as they significantly increase the wattage requirement.

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Generator Sizing Calculator

The document provides steps and information for selecting a standby generator system for home backup needs: 1. List essential appliances and their wattage requirements to determine the minimum generator size. 2. Add additional common appliances and their wattage needs. 3. Optionally include high wattage items like air conditioners if backup power for them is absolutely necessary, as they significantly increase the wattage requirement.

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  • Additional Items: Lists additional household appliances with their rated and surge wattage, aiding in comprehensive generator planning.
  • Essential Items: This section details the essential household items and their corresponding wattage specifications for selecting a standby generator.
  • High Wattage Requirement Items: Identifies appliances with higher wattage requirements, crucial for determining generator capacity needs.
  • Total Wattage Calculation: Calculates total starting and running wattage for all listed appliances to guide generator selection.

To select a standby generator system that fits your home backup needs, follow these easy steps: 1.

Select Essential Items Qty Appliance Rated (Running) Surge (Starting) Wattage Wattage 500 875 75 500 500 1000 t 2300 75 2000 500

5 Freezer 1 Furnace Fan -1/2 HP 1 Lights 1 Refrigerator 1 Television

2. Select Additional Items Qty Appliance Rated (Running) Surge (Starting) Wattage Wattage 100 1500 720 650 700 400 800 1300 2100 4000 750 300 1800 1200 1200 1000 800 300 1800 100 1500 720 800 1400 400 2000 1300 2100 4000 1650 1000 1800 1200 t 1200 1000 800 300 1800

1 Bug Light 1 Coffee Maker 1 Computer 1 Dehumidifier 1 Dishwasher 1 Electric Blanket 1 Electric Fan 1 Electric Frying Pan 1 Electric Range 1 Electric Water Heater* 1 Garage Door Opener - 1/3 HP 1 Garage Door Opener - 1/4 HP 1 Gas Dryer 5 Hair Dryer 1 Iron 1 Lighting 1 Microwave 1 Radio 1 Space Heater

1 Sump Pump - 1/2 HP 1 Sump Pump - 1/3 HP 1 Toaster 1 Vacuum 1 Washing Machine 7 Well Pump - 1/2 HP 1 Well Pump - 1/3 HP 1 Window Air Conditioner

1050 800 1650 1100 1150 1000 750 1200

2150 1300 1650 1100 2300 2100 t 1400 2160

3. Optional: High Wattage Requirement Items These items can significantly add to the wattage requirement of your generator. Select them ONLY if ABSOLUTELY necessary for standby power. Qty Appliance Rated (Running) Surge (Starting) Wattage Wattage 1500 2500 3800 5000 6000 5400 4669 3410 2200 3300 4950 t 6500 7800 6750 t 11672 3410

1 Central Air Conditioner - 10,000 BTU 1 Central Air Conditioner - 20,000 BTU 8 Central Air Conditioner - 24,000 BTU 1 Central Air Conditioner - 32,000 BTU 1 Central Air Conditioner - 40,000 BTU 3 Electric Dryer 1 Heat Pump 1 Oven

Qty

Appliance

Rated (Running) Surge (Starting) Wattage Wattage 500 875 75 500 500 100 1500 720 650 700 400 800 1300 2100 4000 750 300 1800 1200 1200 1000 800 300 1800 1050 800 1650 1100 1150 1000 750 1000 2300 75 2000 500 100 1500 720 800 1400 400 2000 1300 2100 4000 1650 1000 1800 1200 1200 1000 800 300 1800 2150 1300 1650 1100 2300 2100 1400

Freezer Furnace Fan -1/2 HP Lights Refrigerator Television Bug Light Coffee Maker Computer Dehumidifier Dishwasher Electric Blanket Electric Fan Electric Frying Pan Electric Range Electric Water Heater* Garage Door Opener - 1/3 HP Garage Door Opener - 1/4 HP Gas Dryer

Hair Dryer Iron Lighting Microwave Radio Space Heater Sump Pump - 1/2 HP Sump Pump - 1/3 HP Toaster Vacuum Washing Machine

Well Pump - 1/2 HP Well Pump - 1/3 HP

Window Air Conditioner Central Air Conditioner - 10,000 BTU Central Air Conditioner - 20,000 BTU 7 Central Air Conditioner - 24,000 BTU Central Air Conditioner - 32,000 BTU Central Air Conditioner - 40,000 BTU 2 Electric Dryer Heat Pump Oven

1200 1500 2500 3800 5000 6000 5400 4669 3410

2160 2200 3300 4950 6500 7800 6750 11672 3410

Your Total Starting(surge) wattage is : 56,950 Your Total Rated(running) wattage is : 50,200

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