Originally Posted by capehorn24
Originally Posted by Ryano
Generac. I would get the smallest one with the auto crank feature. I think it use to be 10 or 13KW. If you dont lile a new indtall price, watch gov deals, they have them pretty often. Be sure to get the transfer switch as well. I would imagine the install price will be higher if you go that route but if you have a buddy that could put it in, you could save enough to make it worth while.

You’re saying 10-13kv will run the whole house?

I am not an electrician, but work related I have several properties that I manage with generators. I know that a 28,000 square foot facility with two kitchens, bay doors and 20 plus offices with a lot of IT equipment on an average day pulls about 33 KW. I am sure it peaks more than that at times. With that said, we have a 200 KW there. I am more than confident a 100 KW would be enough to run it. I am confident the 13 KW would run my house and lights in the 40x80 shop as it is in a daily use. If I wanted to run the air compressor, use every light, empty both water heaters, cook a meal, use the microwave while the wife is drying her hair, I would want to get the peak usage pin pointed before I made a purchase.

Last edited by Ryano; 05/10/25 09:48 PM.