FWIW, I have a 16 KW Generac propane generator. It uses load-shedding
modules with an automatic transfer switch, so that if my load exceeds
capacity the 240-VAC loads will be shed one at a time. I figure the
chances of my simultaneously running the dryer, the oven, the AC and my
amplifier are pretty low. Haven't noticed any problems with the
waveform, but haven't really looked.
73, Pete N4ZR
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On 9/8/2017 8:46 AM, Chip Stratton wrote:
I have a Kohler 8 kw unit on a whole house automatic transfer switch that
runs on propane, No A/C so 8 kW supplies the whole house just fine. I've
measured its output at 4% THD using a Fluke power quality meter with or
without load. Seems to fit the ticket.
Chip
AE5KA
On Thu, Sep 7, 2017 at 5:52 PM, Jim Brown <[email protected]> wrote:
On 9/7/2017 1:15 PM, Doug Hensley wrote:
I am going through the process of choosing a whole house home generator
It's worth thinking about your needs first. Key questions are"
1) What loads do I need to run from it? Get hard numbers, including
starting current for motors (refrigerators, well pumps, etc.) The 120V
loads can easily be measured with a Kill-A-Watt meter. You'll need a
clamp-on current probe for your VOM or scope to measure permanently wired
loads and 240V loads.
2) How often are power outages? How long do they last?
3) Do I really need to run A/C from a generator? Obviously depends on
climate, but also demands a bigger generator and a lot more fuel.
I have two generators. One is a Honda 2000i, which I can easily carry, and
use for portable hamming. The second is a 6.5kVA Honda (EU6500?) that can
be set for either 120VAC or 120/240 with a neutral. I use it in the
120/240V mode. It's big enough to run my well motors.
I've rewired the breaker panel in my home to put all my "critical" loads
on one side of 120V -- lights, computers, TV, refrigerator -- and have
found that the little 2000i can run it all in econ-mode. That gives us the
option of using the smaller generator until we need to re-build the water
pressure during a long outage.
73, Jim K9YC
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