How Do You Size A Backup Generator?
If you’ve been without electric power for any period of time, you know how inconvenient it can be (we have ice storms in our area). The term standby generator is casually used to refer to portable (roll around) and standby (permanent) generators. Portable generators are normally gas powered. In the event of a power failure, a portable generator would be rolled into place, connected into your home electrical system, and started. Standby generators are normally powered by natural or propane gas. A standby generator is always connected into your electrical system and ‘standing by’ in the event of a power failure. It would start automatically when power is lost and stop automatically when power is restored. Standby generators will run as long as you need them. Most standby generators also have a self test function that runs periodically to verify operation. I am not a fan of portable generators. I don’t like having to store them, move them, connect them, test them or keep filling them with
