It depends on how the home is heated, where it is and how efficiently the power is used. But around 10kilowatts is probably what you're after.
ranch style home - 1500 square foot with partial basement. What size generator would be needed?
Click the link. There you can figure the size generator you need.
The best home standby generator will vary from home to home. You will need to determine what you need to power, how many appliances, size of your home etc.
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Choosing the right size depends ont he size of your home in feet and the number of appliances.
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.
What is the average home size in louisiana
10 by 30 is the average size of a rectangular home garden.
A typical 100 amp service is comparable to a 25 KVA generator. That said, very few homes pull that much load. Most utilities size their distribution systems for a 5 KVA load per home, assuming that not all homes would pull full load at the same time. RPM is a function of the number of poles in the generator. To get 60 Hz power with a two pole generator, you need 1,800 RPM.
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Yes, an 8kVA generator can run a small house. A generator this size should be able to adequately power a one ton air conditioner, 18 cubic foot refrigerator, and other small appliances normally found in a small house.