FAQ
Sizing your generator correctly is important to ensure you can power your equipment. To size an industrial generator you should consider the following factors:
What equipment the generator will be powering?: make list of the items that need to be powered and determine the starting and running wattage for each.
What is the total load requirement?: add up the starting and running wattage for all the equipment
What is the total load factor?: the load factor is the ratio of the average load to the peak load
What is the surge capacity?: The surge capacity is the amount of extra power that the generator can provide for a short period of time to equipment. It is typically 10-25% of the rated capacity of the generator.