You can simply add up the amount of all your inductive loads, but then you need to figure out what you've got in the way of motor loads, and what code letter the motor is.
Inrush (starting) current on single phase motors can be as much as 6x-8x the running current. That is also affected by the type of starting it uses, too. Take all that into consideration and then add another 20%-30% for "padding" so that the genset is not running at 100% load. 80% is good. You'll find that you typically run around 30%-50% with your running loads on line. Just like the 617 diesel, you need to run the genset with as much load as possible for it to last a long time. That's not to say you should run it at 100%, but run it at as much load as you can muster on a regular basis to keep it happy. A typical suburban home will require about 20kW if you want to be able to run prime power, that is, run everything in the house off the grid. There are some significant variables, like electric vs. gas stoves/water heaters, dryers, etc., but that's a ballpark figure. We always guesstimated that installation is close to the same amount as the equipment itself, but that's for commercial stuff with fuel tanks and all kinds of other goodies. I would still say that you're going to have a chunk of change tied up in the install with permits, wiring, automatic transfer switch, and other stuff. Dan > > "Kaleb C. Striplin, work" wrote: > > > > > > so what size would a person need that would run > everything at the same time > > > like regular line power? > > > > 200A service is about 40kw or 60hp. How about a > 240D engine? > > I can do a 240V well pump, two freezers, a fridge, > and various lights/computer > > etc on 11hp. The instant I turn a stove burner to > low, the genny falters. > > Electric heat or the electric water heater would > make stove draw look mild. > > > > _______________________________________ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > For new parts see official list sponsor: > http://www.buymbparts.com/ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: > http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ____________________________________________________________________________________ Tonight's top picks. What will you watch tonight? Preview the hottest shows on Yahoo! TV. http://tv.yahoo.com/ _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
