Your home is a place of refuge and comfort. It’s a place where you can go to relax, be with family and friends, or get away from the world for a while. But what would happen if your power goes out? What would you do without electricity in your home for a few hours or even days? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are many things that could cause this to happen- it could be an ice storm, hurricane, tornado, earthquake, or any other natural disaster. Having a portable generator to power your home is a smart way to prepare for such emergencies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But how do you figure out what size emergency generator you need? In this post I’ve compiled a list of the most important factors that will affect the size emergency generator you need to help you make an informed decision.<\/p>\n\n\n
Portable generators are rated based on wattage output, not physical size.<\/strong> It’s important to get the right one for your total power needs. If you have too much power on hand then excess wattage will just end up being wasted or overheated by inefficient equipment. It’s better if you can find a generator<\/a> that has enough capacity but still remain efficient and reliable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s first examine how much electricity the most common appliances require so you get an idea of the total wattage requirements needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Efficiency is key when it comes to power. Your generator should be able to handle all your needs without using more than 90% of its capacity<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n If you are looking for a generator that is perfect for your home, you first need to determine how much power will be needed from an emergency generator. <\/strong>This can be done in three simple steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 1:<\/strong> Collect the required wattage for each appliance you would like to run simultaneously<\/strong>. Then total these wattage numbers. This provides you with the number of continuous or running watts your generator must supply. * If the appliances only list an Amp rating, you will need to convert to watts using this Amp to Watts calculator.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat size emergency generator do I need for my home?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 2:<\/strong> Now select the largest<\/strong> number of starting watts assigned to the appliance you wish to use. (Not all will require a starting wattage)
Step 3: <\/strong>Total these two numbers<\/strong> and this will indicate the size generator required to meet your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n