Re: [AFMUG] Generator for office

2020-02-10 Thread Sterling Jacobson
; Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Generator for office These are 12Kw and look to be smaller than the Generac? https://www.nationwidegenerators.com/briggs-stratton-40517-12kw-generator/ https://www.nationwidegenerators.com/kohler-12resv-120-240v-1ph-generator-with-oncue-generator-management-system/

Re: [AFMUG] Generator for office

2020-02-10 Thread Seth Mattinen
On 2/10/20 15:58, Sterling Jacobson wrote: Still, need a small form factor due to the building owner being obtuse about having a Gen on the back sidewalk. Ask if you can put it inside. Mine (Cummins diesel) are inside. -- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/

Re: [AFMUG] Generator for office

2020-02-10 Thread chuck
Going from a 7.5 to a 15 kW is not physically that much larger. How about in the tree strip behind your building? Or sacrifice a parking space. From: Sterling Jacobson Sent: Monday, February 10, 2020 5:13 PM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Generator for office

Re: [AFMUG] Generator for office

2020-02-10 Thread SmarterBroadband
...@af.afmug.com] On Behalf Of Sterling Jacobson Sent: Monday, February 10, 2020 3:59 PM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Generator for office Good points. Still, need a small form factor due to the building owner being obtuse about having a Gen on the back sidewalk. So

Re: [AFMUG] Generator for office

2020-02-10 Thread Sterling Jacobson
They said no for roof installation. From: AF On Behalf Of ch...@wbmfg.com Sent: Monday, February 10, 2020 5:11 PM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Generator for office Roof? From: Sterling Jacobson Sent: Monday, February 10, 2020 4:58 PM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users

Re: [AFMUG] Generator for office

2020-02-10 Thread chuck
Roof? From: Sterling Jacobson Sent: Monday, February 10, 2020 4:58 PM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Generator for office Good points. Still, need a small form factor due to the building owner being obtuse about having a Gen on the back sidewalk. So I’ll

Re: [AFMUG] Generator for office

2020-02-10 Thread Sterling Jacobson
: [AFMUG] Generator for office If your HVAC is 240 then you have more HVAC load than that generator can pull on just that one load. 40 amps x 240 Volts is 9600 Watts. 7.5 kW generac will only deliver 31 amps at 240 VAC And you really don’t want to load a generator up that much. 50% is a good

Re: [AFMUG] Generator for office

2020-02-10 Thread Josh Luthman
not loading the generator too much and to account for derating. >> >> The installation is the expensive part. Don’t scrimp on kW at this stage >> of the game. Sounds to me like you need a 20 kW or more depending on your >> true HVAC loads. >> >> *From:* Sterling Jacob

Re: [AFMUG] Generator for office

2020-02-10 Thread Adam Moffett
and to account for derating. The installation is the expensive part.  Don’t scrimp on kW at this stage of the game.  Sounds to me like you need a 20 kW or more depending on your true HVAC loads. *From:* Sterling Jacobson *Sent:* Saturday, February 8, 2020 6:04 PM *To:* Animal

Re: [AFMUG] Generator for office

2020-02-10 Thread Josh Luthman
t; The installation is the expensive part. Don’t scrimp on kW at this stage > of the game. Sounds to me like you need a 20 kW or more depending on your > true HVAC loads. > > *From:* Sterling Jacobson > *Sent:* Saturday, February 8, 2020 6:04 PM > *To:* AnimalFarm Microwave Use

Re: [AFMUG] Generator for office

2020-02-09 Thread chuck
of the game. Sounds to me like you need a 20 kW or more depending on your true HVAC loads. From: Sterling Jacobson Sent: Saturday, February 8, 2020 6:04 PM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: [AFMUG] Generator for office I need a smaller footprint generator for my 1300 sqr foot

[AFMUG] Generator for office

2020-02-08 Thread Sterling Jacobson
I need a smaller footprint generator for my 1300 sqr foot office. Was thinking of getting the 50A 7.5KW Generac 6998 for $2050.00 that includes the 50A transfer switch. I think my breakers has several 20A switches and 40A for the HVAC. Not sure if this would cover the power needed for the whole