I have a 5,700 running watt generator that has a peak surge of 7,125 watts. Is this the model I want or should I purchase the 31406CRK 30 amp model?
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You do not want this model. It is only rated at 5000 watts and 20 amps. Assuming your generator is rated at 30 amps, purchase the largest 30 amp box you can. The amps are just as important as the watts. You want to supply as many circuits as you can. Take into account that the chances of all your appliances running at peak wattage all at the same time are slim to none. The most important thing to know is to turn them on in the proper sequence. Turn on the appliances with the highest load first, waiting for the wattage spike. Turn them on one at a time until the wattage drops and you should be good. When it comes to electricity, bigger is better. You do not want this model. It is only rated at 5000 watts and 20 amps. Assuming your generator is rated at 30 amps, purchase the largest 30 amp box you can. The amps are just as important as the watts. You want to supply as many circuits as you can. Take into account that the chances of all your appliances running at peak wattage all at the same time are slim to none. The most important thing to know is to turn them on in the proper sequence. Turn on the appliances with the highest load first, waiting for the wattage spike. Turn them on one at a time until the wattage drops and you should... » Read More You do not want this model. It is only rated at 5000 watts and 20 amps. Assuming your generator is rated at 30 amps, purchase the largest 30 amp box you can. The amps are just as important as the watts. You want to supply as many circuits as you can. Take into account that the chances of all your appliances running at peak wattage all at the same time are slim to none. The most important thing to know is to turn them on in the proper sequence. Turn on the appliances with the highest load first, waiting for the wattage spike. Turn them on one at a time until the wattage drops and you should be good. When it comes to electricity, bigger is better. « Show Less
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Opinions vary, but mine answer is it's more about the load than it is about the Source. Reliance has given examples for wiring as 120VAC only, AND 120/240 VAC. It's my oopinion that you wire the generator for 120VAC only &gt;IF&lt; you have no 240VAC loads that &gt;MUST&lt; be run during an outage. People wiith experience often choose NOT to power a kitchen stove, but rely on the more efficient microwave for outages. How you wire, and what you power should be considered carefully, because burning all your fuel halfway through an outage can be an ugly thing. Wiring as 120VAC only removes the need to consider balancing the loads on the two stator windings. Start by identifying the loads you will transfer in &gt;your&lt; circuit box.
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Controls design philosophy dictates nominal expected deflection should be about mid-scale, not full scale. Contrary to this, I find it is easier to observe the loading of my generator ( rated about the same as yours) as the breakers are closed one at a time until I approach 100% deflection or 7,500 watts. During any surge near 100% loading the meter high may peg high, but then it will level off, back down to on scale, post-surge. My generator is also rated about 7500 continuous watts, though I would not plan of running at that level continuously anyway. Perhaps around 90 percent or around 7,000 watts continuous providing a little headroom or cushion. So, contrary to what the engineers might call for in design, I have installed the MB75 and that works just fine for me.
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Yes, thats my model #, its 7500 surge & 6000 continuous. I used it for real the first time the other day, we lost power. Worked a dream.. really happy with it, one pull and it was running.
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The Reliance Controls PB50 is for a 50 amp generator, I'm guessing that you have a 30 amp which is a different connector and inlet box. Reliance Controls PB30 L14-30 30 Amp Generator Power Cord Inlet Box For Up To 7,500 Watt Generators, and the cord with be Reliance Controls PC3040 40-Feet 30-Amp L14-30 Generator Power Cord for Up to 7500-Watt Generators
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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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Starts mine just fine. Just check the specs on your AC and the generator. You can also add a hard start capacitor to assist the generator with the load of starting. I believe the Yamaha is 16.7 amps constant and 20 peak. Check your manual on the AC for it's specs. You could however hook it to a 20 amp home outlet and see if starts off of that. If it does the Yamaha should start it but keep in mind this is not a gaurantee. My 13.5k starts off of all my 15 amp garage outlets.
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just look at the rating on the box. I'm using a smaller generator, and it works fine. BTW, there is a similar unit from the same company rated for 7000 watts (7kw), if you need to go larger. The box is the same size I think, but the connector arrangement is probably different, to handle more amperage. Good luck!
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Yes, thats my model #, its 7500 surge & 6000 continuous.I used it for real the first time the other day, we lost power. Worked a dream.. really happy with it, one pull and it was running.
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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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Can't say about saw but when my AC unit kicks in, the genny pops the throttle and everything just keeps humming at the higher speed. 2400 watt is peak. 15 amp is 2000 watt which is what this generator is rated for. Personally, is look a little bigger if this is the most common use. I like buffer room....your right at spec
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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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Look at how much wattage each appliance takes (should be printed on a plate in amps or watts. watts is amps times volts) If it falls within the max. Watage the generator can handle you should be fine. keep in mind that modern fridge and freezer compressors can only handle a 5% voltage diferance, that is why I'm looking for a device to smooth out the surge and ebb of this generator. Not sure if this generator is within that tolerance.
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I use a retail power source for the splitter and the amperage rating on the breaker is 15, so I am sure that you would have no problem with a 3000 watt generator.
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I couldn't answer with certainty, because the model generator we bought was a 46533. However, we had the same question re: ours. so my husband called Champion for the answer. They are most helpful! Good luck.
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The switch is rated for 7500 watts. Although your generator is rated at 8000 watts, that is probably it's maximum rated output and it's running capacity would normally be considerably less. The max capacity is usually only achieved during the initial startup of certain electrical equipment, which when once running, the wattage drops off. It is important to determine the wattage required for those electrical circuits which you wish to energize, and then balance that demand across both sides of the transfer switch, while also being careful not to exceed the 7500 watts maximum. In the short of it, this is an excellent switch, easily installed, and should meet your needs with no problem. The switch is rated for 7500 watts. Although your generator is rated at 8000 watts, that is probably it's maximum rated output and it's running capacity would normally be considerably less. The max capacity is usually only achieved during the initial startup of certain electrical equipment, which when once running, the wattage drops off. It is important to determine the wattage required for those electrical circuits which you wish to energize, and then balance that demand across both sides of the transfer switch, while also being careful not to exceed the 7500 watts maximum. In the short of... » Read More The switch is rated for 7500 watts. Although your generator is rated at 8000 watts, that is probably it's maximum rated output and it's running capacity would normally be considerably less. The max capacity is usually only achieved during the initial startup of certain electrical equipment, which when once running, the wattage drops off. It is important to determine the wattage required for those electrical circuits which you wish to energize, and then balance that demand across both sides of the transfer switch, while also being careful not to exceed the 7500 watts maximum. In the short of it, this is an excellent switch, easily installed, and should meet your needs with no problem. « Show Less
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The switch is rated for 7500 watts. Although your generator is rated at 8000 watts, that is probably it's maximum rated output and it's running capacity would normally be considerably less. The max capacity is usually only achieved during the initial startup of certain electrical equipment, which when once running, the wattage drops off. It is important to determine the wattage required for those electrical circuits which you wish to energize, and then balance that demand across both sides of the transfer switch, while also being careful not to exceed the 7500 watts maximum. In the short of it, this is an excellent switch, easily installed, and should meet your needs with no problem.
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Under emergency conditions 30 amp is fine the generator output is rated for a max of 30 ampUnder normal conditions 60amp is the smallest sub panel allowed by code