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Determining Your Generator Set Power Requirements

Make a list of the appliances and motors that must run during an electrical power failure. It is suggested for stand-by service that you include any essential service. When you have completed the list, enter the number of watts required to operate each item. The watts required for operation are usually stamped on the nameplate of the product* (If only the ampere rating appears on the product, multiply the amps by the voltage to obtain the wattage). Also 1000 Watts equals 1 KW. 

Starting one motor at a time, beginning with the largest down to the smallest, will reduce the size of the Alternator you need.

Some motors require more starting current than others, and all require more starting current than running current. Split phase motors are more difficult to start and require 5 to 10 times as much current compared to running current depending on the NEMA Code rating. Motors with capacitor start require 2 to 4 times as much current to start compared to running current. Repulsion induction motors require 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 times as much current to start compared to running current. 

Determine your largest motor starting requirement by the HP rating and the NEMA Code letter on the nameplate. For the local starting wattage required, multiply this figure by the HP size of your motor.  

APPROXIMATE WATTAGE CONSUMPTION OF RUNNING AND STARTING ELECTRIC MOTORS

Total all requirements and add approximately 26% for overlooked items and miscalculations. Select an alternator that is equal to or greater than the rated output requirement of your load. Never pick an alternator smaller than your load requirement, as damage can be done to the alternator by continuously overloading it.

APPROXIMATE WATTAGE CONSUMPTION

* Above figures are approximate. Check nameplates and literature on your equipment for specific consumption and starting requirements.

Note: Power line conditioning filters should be used between portable generators sets and electronic equipment such as computers, TV sets, VCRs, stereos, etc.