10 kW Generator for Home

A. 10kW is equal to about 7 household 15-Amp outlets operating at 80% capacity. Power your refrigerator, freezer, furnace, 1-3-ton a/c, sump pump, one or two kitchen appliances, lights, and medical equipment. There's enough power left for your internet router and cell or chargers.

A. The 10kW generator can power a small house with some limitations. An ATS with power management prevents high voltage appliances (electric range, electric water heater, electric dryer, central air conditioner) from overloading the generator. These heavy loads will share the power instead of using it all at once. If it's a hot day and the air conditioner is on, the electric range and clothes dryer may never run, while the water heater only runs when the air conditioner is not. If you must have the electric range, you may need to turn off other heavy loads until you finish.

A. Fuel consumption of any generator varies with the load placed on it. Fuel consumption is lowest at no load and highest at the full rated capacity. For the 10kW home standby generator, fuel consumption also varies by manufacturer. Plan for 1 gallon to 1.5 gallons at half the rated capacity, and 1.5 to 2.5 Gallons at full rated capacity. Check the generator specification sheet for your generator.

A. A 10kW generator produces power at 120 volts and 240 volts. At its rated capacity of 10kW or 10000 watts, the generator produces 83.3 Amp at 120 volts, and 41.6 amps at 240 volts. Remember that standby generators should not run at 100% load all the time. Operating at 80% rated capacity most of the time will extend the generator's life.

A. The 10kW home standby generator can power most appliances in a house, but may not had the capacity to power all of them at the same time. Critical and essential appliances get the most priority—medical equipment, refrigerator, freezer, furnace, sump and well pumps. Air conditioners are important too. Low power items like a few LED lights, internet router, and chargers for cell phones and laptops. There's probably enough powre for a television and a few other conveniences.