I have a 17KW generac whole house generator, will I be able to operate this a power outage?
829512
Really should have hit the "I don't know" button. I would assume that functionality would be dependent on what other demands are made on the generator at the same time. Asking a Generac engineer might be a better course of action. You may encounter situations similar to folks who vacation in RVs deal with where you need to turn off certain things to allow for running others. Hope I've helped
829513
I don't think so. This is a 29kw water heater. So this baby draws some serious power when in use. I'd say you would want a 30+kw unit to run it.
529426
The main line breaker on this unit is 60 Amp, so if your combined consumption is less than this yes. Remember that start up on the refrigerators and AC will be much greater than running consumption. Also keep in mind that all units will most likely try to start when the power changes from line voltage to generator causing a large usage when you try to back up an entire home. Most people go with either the 20kW or the 17kW.
1077793
You do not want to run it with a generator because it is worthless! It is the most worthless item I have ever purchased. You are bettert 0ff operating a fan. It does not perform well.
17604
it might if it would actually start for you and run. Mine has been sitting in the field now for months after getting totally fed up with it.to answer your question about generator capacity in general, you need to simply add up the power usage labels on your equipment, and then compare it to the rated output of the generator. No one can answer your question above because there are many sizes of AC's, fridges, lights, etc. Only you can answer that question
815875
You can, make sure your portable generator is sized appropriately for the circuits you plan to protect. You will need to manually transfer the power from the utility to generator and back to the utility when utility power returns.
2222841
your research is correct also. just buy unit new, not a reject like I did. It is a very good generator
326029
Allen. Yes it will.This switch will handle up to 5000. Even though your generator says 5500 that's peak power and that peak power only lasts a few seconds. Example; Refrigerator runs at 800 watts, but when it starts up it uses 1000 watts for a few seconds and then cycles back down to 800.. I would have no issues using that switch for your generator.Hope this helps.
955010
The generator can produce 17500 watts but... there is no single outlet that can output 17500 watts Here is a summary of the issue: http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r27334996-Generac-GP17500E-Generator And realistically there is no feasible residential portable generator solution for using a cable (temporary connection) for more than 50 amp/12kw; above 50amp I would focus on a standby genset (i.e. hardwired transfer switch to home load center). I wrote this about the challenges of going over 50 amp for residential portable generator : http://www.diychatroom.com/f18/clarification-cam-lock-usage-private-residential-applications-170121 "enough to power a house" that depends on your home's load and there are plenty of load calculations on internet that can help you estimate (or an electrician tell you OR if you want to know for sure and be able to track and monitor then install a TED - "The Energy Detective" into you main breaker panel). You need to do is determine what are your emergency circuits needs (i.e. the musts for emergency power), e.g. my emergency circuits are a 5-ton heat-pump (AC/heat-pump unit & fan but not heating coils), electric water heater, water pump, etc. - for me non-emergency would dryer & electric cooking range & oven. The big heavy hitters you need to look-out for are typically HVAC system (if the heating is non-electric then good chances you will not have any over-load issues) and water heater. Given there is no single output greater than 50 amp and given the location of the 50 amp outlet (i.e. 14-50r) on the GP17500E model - if I had to do all over again then I would go with the GP15000E model instead.
81358
I purchased one of these controls and when my electrician came and saw it he told me to send it back. He said that to get any real benefit from it you would have to watch it all of the time. But, to answer your question it should work fine. You can only draw the wattage that your generator can produce from the main breaker. I have a Westinghouse 7500 watt with 9000 watt peak voltage and it would have worked fin with it. The main breaker on my generator is 30 amps.
2151556
Yes you can! Just start it and run your extension cords to what ever you need! what I did was incorporate it into my household electric breaker box. So when the power goes off for any amount of time...I can just plug the generator into the house....don't have to use any extension cords throughout the house. Make sense? No door cracked open for cords etc.
1305199
As long as the generator is hooked up properly it should not be any problem. For computers, SOP is to use a surge protector.
1477996
I suggest going to the Generac website. If your answer isn't there for certain, give them a call.
830968
I see no reason why it wouldn't work, as long as your generator has a standard 3 prong plug.
1232030
Call or email the company for this. I have a Generac 20K house generator on natural gas.
1794683
No it does not. You likely have a 100 or 200 amp electric service and the generator has an output of about 30 amps. It should be able to handle your essential circuits though using an 8-10 circuit transfer panel
799139
Probably yes, as long as there were no other major loads on the generator. This unit draws a maximum of 13 amps at 120 VAC which equates to about 1560 watts, make it just over 1600 watts if you account for the charger efficiency of >93%. Obviously these numbers are based on maximum output form the charger (100 amps). You may want to consider a power conditioner in between the generator and the charger, depending on how clean the power is from your generator. If it is an inverter generator then this is not necessary. Hope this helps.
142375
I had an old 1700 watt generator during sandy. It powered my fridge and a bunch of other small things. The 3000 watt inverter isn't overkill tho. It won't draw more power than it needs. Battery needs to be good and charged as much as needed. Car alternator at least. Cables need to be thick for 3000 watts.