is this description for this generator " Generator: * Rated watts: 3250 w * Surge watts: 4000 w *" correct?
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Not sure where you saw that. Surge watts 10,000 Rated would be less. Somewhere around 8500
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Depending on what else u run with generator , it does not require many amps when running . A 3kw will be fine Maybe a lil surge when u first plug it in
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The B&S; 30469 generator is rate for 6,000 running watts and 7,500 surge or starting watts.
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From what I understand 14000 is rated, I don't know what the surge is on the generator I'm not 100% sure and would have to go back and look it up, however, the 14000 is continuous rated. As far as I'm concerned, most appliances that are running will have to be restarted and will not come back on their own. The only appliances that will come back on their own immediately and create a surge is central air/heat, TVs, refrigerators and coffee pots; everything else, including microwaves, ovens, electric ovens, washer/dryers, etc. will have to be restarted, which eliminates half your load on surge; then you have your own decision making power of what you want on during an emergency. The RTSD100A3 Smart Switch allows you to automatically transfer from the utility to the generator automatically and safely, and you also have the option to shed loads that you do not want on the generator; thereby routing the load and switching it over to the switch in order to isolate the load from the house load. I've been an electrician for roughly 30 years, and forewarn you that this is very intricate to set up, and I also forewarn you that I had a plummer do the hook up for the gas line. All in all, I'm very glad to have made this purchase, and have been told by friends and family that they will be crashing at my house if they ever lose power like they did during hurricane Sandy, and now they are teasing me saying that I'm turning into one of those survivalist people. I'm not, I just like to be cool in the Summer, and warm in the Winter, and I don't like it when my food spoils because there is no power. Best regards, Mike
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Quite frankly, I am not really smart enough about surge watts and the like. I use my capacitor for a 230 volt 4 ton air conditioning condenser. So, I do not know if that relates what your situation is.
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I use it for a 7500 watt running and a 10500 watt surge generator and it works just fine. If you want to be especially safe check it after fifteen minutes of use, if the cord is hot discontinue. I'll bet it will be just fine.
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First, the answer is NOT 500ma (.5) as someone else replied. That is the no-load idle current, NOT the MAXIMUM current. While I don't see an official answer, based on the claimed 87% efficiency, the maximum load and surge, and a battery voltage estimate of 13 volts, a little rough math gives us a possible full load current of a bit over 132 amps, with a possible surge current reaching twice that number. Keep in mind these are just some quick back of the napkin figures, and are not a substitute for the manufacturer's published rating. BOTTOM LINE: Contact them before wiring it, I'm just somebody on the Internet making unreliable wild-eyed claims about electricity.
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4000 watts is a lot of power. I do not have a camper; however, it has run my House after an ice storm in February. It has proved to be very dependable. Starts first pull after 3 years. Would recommend.
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Yes. I bought an adapter a Home Depot for $6.00 or so that fits the generator and adapts to 30 amp. Hope that helps. I found this generator to be awesome for my needs.
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Sorry, I can not answer that question as we have never used it with a generator.
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The wattage of this machine is 400. You should have a generator that powers at least that wattage, preferably a little bigger. Then it just depends on whether or not you are running other things on that generator at the same time.
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Horsepower can be converted into watts by remembering 1 HP = 746.70 watts. Doing the math, 3250/746.7 = 4.35 HP. But remember, there is inrush current on a motor, the normal extra current it takes to get a motor started. I'd say the best you can probably truly expect this generator to handle is maybe a 3 HP motor. Hope that helps. Ron
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Howdy Beth Negative. This generator is good for about 1600 running watts or about 13.5A.Hope this helps. BernieD 0429151718 MST
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I'm looking at the Installation Instructions for the unit and see no reference to "peak surge current rating." It does say that it is suitable for use on a circuit capable of delivering not more than 50,000 rms symmetrical amperes. ??
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Andrew,I'm not sure why it says that but I have a cord running to mine from the 15 amp plug of the generator. My generator is a champion 4000 w. I have also just bought one for my in-laws also. It's well made and alot easier than the splice job I had to do during Sandy.Tim
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It is perty quite. And a pretty generator. That is for sure.Only 300 to 450 watts though
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Hello Peggy, If you Plan to use a load that surges to the 3,000 watt rating then you must use a 250 amp fuse or resettable circuit breaker for the Input side. This unit works well up to 1,000 watts It does not perform well on large start up motors like a Vacuum cleaner. I use this unit for small loads that require a pure sine wave. Mike