I would consider what kind of house you have where you have it. Like for example if it is in Arizona then you defiantly want a generator that can power air conditioning which takes about 20000 watts.
First you need to decide which electrical devices you want to run in the event of a power outage. You need to know what the startup and running requirements are for the electrical devices that you want to run.It is best to hire an electrician to help you determine your specific needs.An electrician will measure the electrical devices and circuits in your home or business to determine the correct sizing for the emergency electric generator. The correct sizing will prevent damage to the electrical system. If you oversize the generator you will be spending more money than you need to. So the correct sizing is important.See related links below.
How do you get the right size Emergency Backup Generator?First you need to decide which electrical devices you want to run in the event of a power outage. You need to know what the startup and running requirements are for the electrical devices that you want to run.It is best to hire an electrician to help you determine your specific needs.An electrician will measure the electrical devices and circuits in your home or business to determine the correct sizing for the emergency electric generator. The correct sizing will prevent damage to the electrical system. If you oversize the generator you will be spending more money than you need to. So the correct sizing is important.FOR MORE INFORMATION AND VIDEO GO TO:http://www.emergencysuppliesinfo.com/whole-house-generators.html
It depends. The size of the generator and the usage in the house is going to determine how long it can be powered. My generator can power my house for about 1 hour.
You must select the correct model of the Generac home generator if you wish to have power in your home when the electricity goes out. If you select the correct model, then yes, the Generac home generator would be a good backup.
I found this site that has some good info about on what generators you want. They are many online that are for sale. I prefer Amazon when shopping online. http://www.gillettegenerators.com/sizing/sizing02.html
House Hunters - 1999 Up-Sizing was released on: USA: 20 July 2008
acdirect.com has a sizing chart- go to the site and determine the zone you live in... it's easy.
My House Is Worth What - 2006 Sizing Up Smart Choices was released on: USA: 23 August 2009
There is no "one size". The number of windows, orientation of the house, insulation, climate, and a number of other factors influence the sizing of the AC unit. If the unit is improperly sized, the energy consumption will be high and the life of the unit will be shortened. The only way to determine the correct size is to do a Manual J calculation, or use software that implements that method.
a generator would prodution the heat to a house.
Yes, you can. A generator can power your house for a few hours but it has limited power.
Use a generator with a high enough rating to power the house, of course. Trying to power a house that draws 60A of current with a 10A generator is just never going to work.