KwTally — Running watts, starting watts, and the number that actually sizes the unit.

1
Derating — A Generator Produces Less at Altitude and in Heat
The nameplate assumes conditions the machine may never see.
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2
Water In and Water Out — The Pumps That Decide Whether a House Is Habitable
A house without power is inconvenient. A house without water, or without a working drain, is uninhabitable within a day.
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3
Operating a Manual Transfer Switch — The Order of Steps
The sequence is short and it matters, and it is worth writing on the wall beside the switch.
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4
Reading a Generator's Ratings — Standby, Surge and Continuous
Two generators both called 22 kW can be rated on different bases, and only one of the numbers is the one to compare against a load list.
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Standby generator cost by city